Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-07
TOGO AT ANNAPOLIS
Japanese Admiral and Party
Visit the Naval Academy.
TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON
Places Wreath on Tomb Of First
President at Mount Vernon.
DINNER GUEST OF AMBASSADOR
Brilliant Banquet Last Night Fol-
lowing River Trip-Reception
at Press Club.
TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON
DINNER GUEST OF AMBASSADOR

Admiral Count Togo visited the Naval
Academy at Annapolis today, and al
through all the cadets with the exception
OF the three-week-old ''plebe' class, are
or cruising In foreign waters in battle
ships OF the navy, the remaining popula
ton Of the academy turned out to pay
honor to the nations guest from Japan.
Everything at the academy was opened
wide for the inspection Of the admiral,
his aids and the rest Of the party. The
special naval aids assigned by the Navy
Department to make the tour Of the coun-
try with the head Of the imperial jap
anese navy made the TIP and took espe-
cial pains to sec that their part Of the
country's hospitality was rendered in per-
feet form.
Capt. John H. Gibbons, superintendent
Of the United States Naval Academy, with
several officers met the special electric
car, which arrived in Annapolis at 1890
o clock. The first part Of the program
at the academy was a luncheon, at which
Capt. Gibbons was host. The inspection
OF the academy started shortly after 80
o clock this afternoon.
All Quarters Inspected.
The classrooms and cadets quarters
were all shown to the visitors. The his
tory of the academy was explained in de-
tail and the points Of historic interest
were shown. Admiral Togo took a deep
and lively interest in everything Re saw
and complimented Capt. Gibbons and his
staff on the splendid appearance Of the
academy. and was especially loud in his
praise Of the architectural beauties of the
new buildings.
The return to Washington is scheduled
for about o'clock this afternoon. The
admiral and his suite. together with the
naval aids, will be the guests of Secre-
tary Knox at dinner tonight, and follow
ing that the newspaper men of the cap
ital will give a reception in honor of the
famous sea fighter at the clubhouse, 18th
and F streets.
Visit to Mount Vernon.
Admiral Togo and his party were the
guests Of Baron Uchida, Japanese am
last night. after spending much Of the
day aboard the Mayfower and at Mount
Vernon. At the tomb Of George Wash
ington the admiral placed a wreath Of
flowers in honor OF the first President of
the country which is now honoring the
visitor from the island empire of the east.
In the group which watched the admiral
pay his tribute were the Japanese ambas-
sador acting Secretary Of the Navy Win
throp, Chandler Hale. third assistant sec
rotary of state. and five rear admirals Of
the United States Navy. Admiral Togo
entered the mausoleum alone with the
wreath, and after saying something softly
in Japanese, lay the wreath upon the
tomb
The ceremony which has marked the
admirars going and coming In Washin-
ton was not forgotten aboard the May
flower. A company Of marines presented
arms and the crew Of the yacht stood at
attention, bugles blew a fanfare of
salute, while the party came aboard for
the return to the city. The Marine Band
played a few strains of the National an