The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

| "Once more has your illustrious and
respected president shown his high
qualities of craftsmanship, in the
choice Of the right man in the right
place. 1t is therefore, with an unmixed
| feeling of delight that 1 join in this
| public demonstration of good will
rendered to your honored ambassador.
Especially great is my pride to think
that I am the first of all my country
men to extend to him the hearty and
cordial greetings which are no doubt
in abundant store for him in Japan.
Gentlemen, the constant improve
ment in the means of communication
and transportation is substantially
reducing the geographical distance
which intervenes between different
parts of the world. The United States
and Japan, separated as they are by
the vast and unfathomed waters of
the Pacific ocean. are now brought.
and are destined to be brought, into
closer contact with each other in all
branches of peaceful activities.
II do not deny that such contact is
understandings and complications, but
I do deny the existence or the possible
existence, of any phase of these diff
cultieS which would not eventually
yield to due and timely processes OF
diplomatic treatment-the treatment
of justice and fair play and of a SYM
pathetic understanding of the problem
of each nation by the other. 1t is this
spirit that has so eminently character
lied the American people and has also
invariably guided the course of action
taken by Japan in dealing with ques
tions of international moment. 1t is
in this spirit alone that those questions
could be successfully adjusted to the
true and lasting satisfaction of all
parties. It should be the noble en-
deavor of every patriotic man in both
countries to direct his attention to an
amicable solution on such a basis, of
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cur intercourse and to transmit to our
posterity the unspotted record of our
mutual good understanding bequeatl,-
ed to us by our forefathers. That rec
ord forms part of our dear and valued
assets. 1t should be preserved. 1t
should be amplified and extended to
all ages to come.
Cur two nations bound by such
suspicious tradition guided by the
same aims and the same aspirations
to contribute to the pacific progress
Of the world, should forever remain
good and trusted neighbors. And I
feel, gentlemen that my humble la
bors in this direction find ready CO.
operation and encouragement at the
hands of your great president SO well
as your renowned secretary of state,
Mr.. Bryan, and your worthy represen-
tative to japan, Mr.. Guthrie, who
honor us by their presence tonight.
ct am sure that the expressions of
friendship voiced by such distinguished
ledQeTS Oh American p JULIUS CdhnOl
fail to touch a responsive chord in the
hearts of all thinking men IN beth
sides of the Pacific"
Secretary Bryan, invited to introduce
George w. Guthrie, the new American
ambassador. to Japan and Baron
Chinda, the Japanese ambassador, at
the dinner in honor of Mr.. Guthrie,
paid glowing tributes to both of the
diplomats He said in part:
IT am here for a. double purpose.
gentlemen, his exceltency, Niscourt
Chinda, who with such ability and dis
tinction, represents Japan at the CAPT.
tai of our nation. and Ambassador
Guthrie, to whom has been given the
honor of representing the United
States at Toxic. My connection with
the department having to do with for
eign relations makes it appropriate
that I should be present on this oc-
casion. when the representatives of tho
respective countries make each others
acquaintance The second purpose of
my visit is to pay my respects to and
express my personal regard for the
gentlemen who are entrusted with the
honorable and responsible mission of
representing the two countries SO long