Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-08-04
JAPAN'S ADMIRAL
ON HIS WAY HERE
TALKS FOR PEACE
Togo, Who Crushed Russian
Fleet in Sea of Japan, to
Visit United States.

London, July ga London cable
TO the World says: Admiral Coun'
Faihachiro Togo, who crushed thu
Japan. will leave England regretfully'
next Saturday. Arriving in the United
states he will be the guest OF the
American government for a fortnight
The Admiral and Gen. Count NOgi, who
captured Port Arthur from the Rus!
slams after terrific fighting, were sent
by the emperor. of Japan as special
ENJOYS to the coronation.
Admiral Togo received a CORES,
pendent at the Hyde Park hotel. Com.
mander Tanigurchi, who will accom-
pany the Admiral to America, was in
terpreter at the interview, TOga pre-
ferring to speak in his native tongue.
He occupied an extensive suite OF
rooms on the first floor of the hotel.
which are delightfully."- cool despite the
intense heat.
Cool as Cucumber.
Togo looked as "COOl as a cucumber"
ne wore a blue lounge coat, a white
Waistcoat and light cashmere trous-
ers. He is very quiet in his manners;
questions slowly and often
hesitated in the middle OF a sentence.
Plainly he was anxious to say nothing
that might be misunderstood or cause
controversy.
II have never been, in the United
States, but | have long wished for an
opportunity to visit that country" be.
gan the fighting Admiral. The Ameri-
ear government was kind enough to
send me an invitation which | was
delighted to accept. / am looking for
ward with much pleasure to my visit,
for I have always admired those great
developments Of civilizations which |
shall see now for myself.
Il have many friends in America, es-
pecially among naval officers whom /
met when the American Atlantic fleet
visited out coast three years ago. I
deeply regretted Admiral Sperry's
death, but there will be Admiral
Schroeder and many others whom I
know. l expect to visit Washington
where l hope to meet President Taft.
l shall go to Philadelphia and Bos,
tor.
"Togo Loves Peace"
What is your opinion of the charges
In the AnglO-Japanese treaty, sir?" the
correspondent asked.
81 do not like to enter into political
questions like that" answered Admiral
Togo, laughing. But you may say
that Togo loves peace and believes
that the renewal of the treaty between
Japan and Great Britain must help to
preserve the worlds peace.
He also preferred to be retiCent on
the subject Of the recent a~nti-Japanese
sentiment in America, saying only:
Il think it has all died out. We are
good friend now"
Honor9 Awaiting Them.
It is expected that Gen. Nogi will
accompany Admiral Togo to this cOun-
try as the governments guest. Elab-
crate preparations are being made in
Washington for their entertainment. A
state dinner will be given for them at
the White House; the secretaries Of
the navy and Of war will give dinners
in their honor. They will go to Mount
Vernon and to the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head, Potomac
River. After their visit to Washing
ton the distinguished guests will be es-
cOrted over the navy yards and forts
at New York, PHILADELPHIA and Boston
and given every opportunity for exam
~inatiOn-an unusual honor and mark of
friendship. Besides showing admiration
for their military genius, the atten-
lions to be paid TO Togo and NOgi are
regarded as reCiprOCating those the
emperor of Japan and his officials
showered on Mr.. Taft on his visits TO
Japan.