The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
CAPITAL Cheers
nippon mission
Friendly Feeling Marks Ar
rival of War Commis-
sion from Japan.

SlOll IIOfll japan.
Washington took the dignified little
gentlemen of the japanese mission
to its heart yesterday as it has taken
none OF the other missions. Personally
the mission was received more cor
daily than even the French. Many
OF its members have legions Of friends
here and there was a striking note OF
personal cordiality about the whole
reception.
Official Washington. too, is greeting
the japanese with more than usual
friendliness. The reason is that Of
fical Washington has been assured that
Niscount Ishii and his colleagues have
come here to ask for nothing.
Do Not Seek Loan.
As already outlined the mission will
make no loan.
will you try to refund some Of the
great loans you have made to Rus
sia?'' one of the members Of the
mission was asked last night
NO" he replied, "our Russian loan
Is amply taken care Of in Japan.
Against IL. you know, we have sold
much Of munitions to Russia"
What will you ask for here?' was
ths next question.
We will ask for the hearty CO.
operation of the United States and
offer to her the hearty cooperation oil
Japan" was the quick response.
GBrothers-at-Arms."
The attitude of this member Of the
mission was unofficial. of course, for
all of the members are refraining
from commenr until they have formal
" presented their credentials to the
President. But it was confirmed in the
statement that Viscount Ishii made
when he saw the newspapermen yes
terday afternoon.
Many things have changed" he
said, "and now that Japan and Amer
lea are together. brothers-in-arms and
fighting for a great common cause, 1
have every hope and confidence in
success, victory, and for permanently
continued international unity"
"Banzai" the crowds shouted as the
mission swung up Pennsylvania ave
nue. escorted by two spic-and-span
troops OF regular cavalry. The Jap
anese cheer brought broad smiles to
the faces of the members of the mis-
sion.
Meaning of .Bnnzai.-
1T means ten thousands years or
planned later. 1T is a good omen that
the Washington people so kindly
knew it,"
Viscount Ishii received the newspa-
per correspondents yesterday after
noon in the home Of Perry Belmont
in New Hampshire avenue, where the
mission will stay while here.
A busy program has been arranged
for the mission. Viscount Ishii will
90 to the State Department at 2:10
today and at 2:s9 Secretary of State
Lansing will pr.sent him to President
Wilson at the White House. At this
Tine the formal note of the Emperor
outlining the objects of the mission
will be presented.
The military and naval members
Of the missions will call on Secretary
Baker and Secretary Daniels and to-
night the whole party will be enter
tanned at dinner at the White House
The Secretaries of state, War and
Navy will entertain at dinner tomOr-
row night for the respective members
OF the mission. On Saturday the mis-
sion will visit Annapolis and on Sun
day Mount Vernon.
Plan Garden Party.
The arrival of the mission was a
great spectacle. Automobiles in which
". re seated the Secretary of State.
Col W. w. Harts, L. S. A, personal
aid to President Wilson, and other
dignitaries with the members of the
mission rolled through the streets,
escorted by troops OF cavalry, from
the depot TO the Belmont residence,
Cheered by thousands who lined the
route. Among those who greeted the
distinguished visitors were school chill
dgen. and many persons carried and
waved japanese flags in honor Of the
occasion
Friends Call.
Soon after luncheon. those who had
known the visitors when they were
here upon previous occasions began
TO call. and leave cards. The well
come OF the mission, however, began
long before they arrived at the Bel
mont house. for here and there, in
the crowds along the streets. the
visitors distinguished former friends,
and upon one occasion, as the party
and its escort passed the Treasury.
Vice Admiral Takcshita and Consul
General Masanao Hanihari, simultan-
eouslv recognizing an old Washing
ton friend. arose in their automobiles.
and called him by name, and waved
their hats to him.
The members of the mission had
family dinner party" last night at
the Japanese Embassy, informing
themselves as to the latest cable
grams and news from home, and pre-
pairing themselves for the strenuous
days OF conference and social obliga-
ton which are to come.