The Washington herald., 1911-08-07
ADMIRAL PLACES
WREATH ON TOMB
Continued from Page One.

Washington Monument, but the party did
party went to the Capitol and the Con-
gressional Library, and then was
whir. around the Speedway. The ad-
miraI E ~sed great admiration for the
public bun \ of the city, and the Mall
ais
Wears OfffciRI Uniform.
Then he returned to the New Willard
to change from morning dress TO his
official uniform of an admiral of the
japanese navy. The start TO the Wash
ington Navy Yard was made at noon'
AMI the Mayfi JNer weighed anchor at
l2:3O o'clock. While the sail to Mount
Vernon was being made. an informal
luncheon was served to the admiral and
the guests
In the party, in addition to Admiral
Togo, were Baron Yasuya tchida, the
japanese Ambassador; Commander
Taniguchi. the admirars personal aid
Acting Secretary of the Navy Beekman
Winthrop, Chandler Hale, Third AS
sistant Secretary of State, and Rear Ad-
mirals Richard Wainwright. w. P Pot
ter, c z. Vreeland, r. F. Nicholson. and
G. B. Harder, and Capts. F. L. Beatty
and T. NJ. Potts.
The ceremony at the tomb was solemn
and impressive. The large iron doors
were unlocked and Admiral Togo entered
the interior of the tomb carrying the
wreath which was about two feet in
diameter 1t was mounted upon an iron
easel. which the admiral stood between
the SarCophagus of George and Martha
Washington. Admiral Togo stood at the
foot of the marble sarcophagus contain
ing the body of Washington, and bowed
slowly AMI reverenty as he muttered
a short prayer in japanese.
The admiral paid a similar tribute to
the other marble sarcophagus in the
tomb, which contains the body of Martha
Washington. He then backed slowly
from the interior OF the tomb. The other
members of the party stood at atten-
tion with barred heads. while the Jap
anese admiral was paying homage to the
dead general.
Many Relics Viewed.
There were many relics at Mount Ver-
non which were pointed out to the ad-
miral by James Young, assistant super
intendent of the esta,r. He conducted
Admiral Togo through practically every
room in the house and explained the his
tory of the objects of interest. Admiral
Togo seemed especially interested in
Washington's swords which hang in the
hall. He also inspected the library and
saw several books bearing the autograph
of George Washington on their fiyleaves.
He also showed considerable interest in
the ancient surveying instruments and
fintlock guns in Washington's library
After he had inspected all the relics
Admiral Togo and Ambassador Uchida
inscribed their names on a small auto
graph book of prominent visitors in the
main hall He also saw a small tree
which was planted on the estate several
years ago by Prince Fushimi on his visit
to this country. After the visit to the
estate had been concluded the party re-
turned TO the Mayflower, which left i'm
mediately on the return trip TO Wash
ington.
As the Mayfower passed Mount Ver-
non on the return trip Admiral Togo
complied with the practice of the Ameri-
can navy which requires that all officers
and men on deck stand at attention
while the flag is lowered to half mast
and the bells tolled until the ship has
entirely passed the estate. Admiral Togo
spent most of the retSrn trip sitting on
the quarter deck OF the Mayfiower en-
joying the scenery and chatting with the
other members OF the party.
The Mayfiower reached the Washing
ton Navy Yard about 6 o'clock and Ad-
miral Togo returned Immediately to his
hotel Among the guests at the dinner
last night were Vice President Sherman,
Secretary of State Knox, and Senator
Root. There were several toasts, but no
set speeches.
Visits Annapolis To-day.
Admiral Togo will spend to-day visit
ing the United States Naval Academy
al Annapolis. He will leave about II
o'clock and spend several hours in An
hapohs, returning about O'Clock in the
evening Tonight he viii be entertained
oy secretary Knox. after Which he will
De the guest of the National Press Club.
There Is much speculation In diplomatic
circles as to the nature Of the reply
which President Taft viii receive from
the Emperor OF Japan 70 the announce
ment made by Mr.. Taft at the White
House reception to Admiral Togo, which
was an invitation 20 Japan TO enter
upon negotiations with this country Tor
q general arbitration treaty covering ali
DISPUTES similar TO those which were re-