New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-15

pish great things when the occasion arises.
But they never get ready. They are never
prepared. and they never accomplish any
thing which is great We have had tOasts
proposed here to the Emperor and 70 the
President. / now propose a toast 20 Al
miral Count Togo. personally, the man.
Peaceful Son Of tho East"
The toast was drunk standing. and
was followed by three cheers for the
admiral while the band struck mp We
won't go home till morning. until day
light doth appear" Admiral Togo re-
piled I'm his native tongue. and his
interpreter translated his speech as fol-
lows:
Ny name, Heihschiro Togo possesses a
particular significance al this time. Felhe-
chiro represents peaceful SON and Togo
means eastern country Therefore | con-
slider my name 10 mean The peaceful son
Of the eastern country and that u entities
me 70 address you on terms Of peculiar in
7 cannot conceive Of a happier conhina-
ton. since the relationship between the
Japanese ard United States governments
must ever De one Of peace and n-ighbOriy
good will. than a dinner with the Japan
and Peace societies as hosts. In this he
lief take occasion 20 declare myself among
the foremost advocates in favor Of the
that our two nations may continue 70 I've
together in harmony and cordial friendship.
Ny only regret to-day IS that ! cannot
shake the hand of you all.
I raise nv glass 70 drink prosperity ~ III.
two societies. TO success 70 their benevolent
work. welfare 10 YOU ali. and 70 the senti-
Western sage Peace hath fits victories
more renowned than those ~ war
thank you.
'yTa cannot have peace without hat
tleships and navy said Rear Admiral
Leutze but such factors are unneces-
sarv 70 maintain peace between this
country and Japan. Peace between these
two nations is founded on mutual esteem
and respect We admire the japanese
ergy. The navy welcomes the admiral
and wishes him long hfe.'
Mayor Gaynor then introduced General
Grant "to speak for the army "Ameri-
cans feel " said the general, that Japan
is closer 10 their nation than any other
has the right TO he" Then he thanked
the admiral for the welcome his Emperor
and nation gave his father. I see YOU
are determined n have peace. even If
Won have 10 fight for it. he exclaimed
amid applause. They have accepted your
name az the peaceful man Of the East,
who brings about peace no matter how
much some people NAV object 10 it.
General Woodford went into the mod
ernization Of Japan and its relation with
the United States He followed his
speech with the presentation of copy
Of Commodore Perry's report.
After the dinner Admiral Togo and
partv returned to the Knickerbocker Tor
short rest. and then drove M 70 CEN
eral Grants tomb. Police Lieutenant T.
2 HAYES received them there General
and Mrs. Grant met them AZ the en-
trance 70 the tomb, and the admiral
with barred head reverently placed large
vraath NJ laurel on the dead Presidents
tomb.
Earlier IN tho dsy the admiral visited
the Metropolitan tower. Why not go
ALI the way TO the sky" he inquired as
he was rapidly whsksd to the top OF
the building. He was expected 10 visit
the McAdoo tunnels, but begged off on
account OF fatigue.
Admiral Togo and his party were the
guests at dinner last night of Colonei
Robert y. Thompson. Mayor Gaynor'
Admiral Leutze, General Grant DR.
Takamini. Jacob 3. Schif. Morgan j.
O'Brien and Henry Clews were among
the guests. There was also a full rep
resentation Of naval officers from the
Brooklyn navy yard and Of army of'lcers
from Governors Island including Cap
tain Winslow. L. s n, who happens 10
~. ,.isiting the city.