Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
JAPANESE MISSION
CALLS ON SENATORS
viscount lshii to Address Up
per House of Congress
Thursday.
ALSO SEE SPEAKER CLARK

Japan's mission to the United States
NAL calls which must precede the con-
ferences being arranged for. discussion
Of war problems with American ON
cials.
Arrangements were made today for
viscount Ishii to address the Senate
next Thursday, following the prece-
dent of other foreign missions. The in
vitation was rendered by Senator
salisbury, President pro tempore of the
Senate. when the Japanese mission
made a formal call before the Senate
convened. Senators Martin Of Virginia
and Lodge of Massachusetts, assisted in
receiving the visitors. Senator Sauls-
bury will give them dinner next FRI
day night.
Viscount Ishii and his aids also called
upon Speaker Clark, bnt no arrange
ments to address the House were made.
Tonight there will be dinners by the
secretaries of State. War and Navy for
Viscount Ishii, Gen. Sugano and Vice
Admiral Takeshita, respectively.
Diplomatic Formalities.
Diplomatic formalities, including the
presentation of credentials to Presi-
dent Wilson and dinner at the White
House marked yesterday for the i'm
perial Japanese mission. Viscount
1shfi, special amba ssador and head of
the mission, presented his credentials
to the President. also an autograph let
ter from the Emperor of Japan con-
graduating the people of America upon
entering the war against Germany.
An exchange OF calls was made be-
tween members of the mission and Off
Gals of the United States government.
Viscount Ishii called at the State De-
partment and was then escorted by Sec
rotary Lansing to the White House.
Viscount Ishii presented his creden-
tials to the President and took the
occasion to make some friendly re-
marks about the United States gov
eminent The President replied in cor
dial sentiments.
Viscount Ishii's Speech.
viscount Ishii said:
Mr. President: On this occasion
have the good fortune to be the bearer
of special message of welcome and
deep appreciation from his imperial
majesty the Emperor Of Japan to the
President and sovereign people of the
United States of America on their
momentous decision to cooperate in
the great war now raging.
His majesty. interpreting the unani-
nous sentiment Of Japan. oongratu-
lates your great country on this de-
termination 1t has been arrived at,
not lightly and in moment OF passion.
but after the exercise of a noble
patience and in a spirit of unselfish
chivalry which have excited the adj
miration Of the whole world. That
America is now fighting on the side Of
Japan is q source of pride to his maj
esty and to every Japanese.
TT Is not the first time. may be
allowed to remind you, Mr.. President,
that this has happened In 1900 1 had
the privilege Of seeing with my own
eyes the American and japanese colors
waving together. when the allied
troops. In the face OF terrible difn-
culties. triumphantly relieved the be-
sieged legations at Pekins. Iswell re-
which the. American civilians and SOL
diers co-operated in the defense. The
resourceful bravery which those few
American showed then American
legfons will show now.
War to Bind Nations.
United States of America and Japan in
the tremendous task of restoring the
reign of mutual confidence and good
will among the nations of the earth
cannot but draw US closer together.
Our common efforts are directed to
seeking an enduring peace. based on
respect for the Independence of the
smallest and weakest states: on con-
tempt of the arrogance OF materialist
force: on reverence for the pledged
word. In the service of these common
ideals our two countries must surely
realize far nearer friendship than be-
fore.
This II no ordinary war. 1t is an
inhuman system of calculated agrees
sion which would render all friendly
intercourse impossible. The welcome
fact that the United States stands side
by side with the allied powers 10 a
guarantee of early victory. and his inn
perial majesty halls It as such with
deep qualification"
Mr.. Wilson's Reply.
The President said In reply:
Mr.. Ambassador: II Is with a sense
of deep satisfaction that receive from
your hand the letters whereby you are
accredited as the ambassador extraor-
binary and plenipotentiary of Japan on
special mission to the United States. 1t
from your imperial sovereign congratu-
lations on the entrance of the United
States into the great conflict which is
now raging.
THE present struggle is especially
characterized by the development of
the spirit OF cooperation throughout
the greater part Of the world for the
maintenance of the rights Of nations
and the liberties Of individuals. as
sure your excellency that standing, as
our countries now do, associated in
this great struggle for the vindication
Of Justice. there will be developedSthose
closer ties of fellowship which must
come from the mutual sacrifice of life
and property. May the effort now be-
ing exerted by an indignant humanity
lead. at the proper time. to the COM
a peace which will be both permanent
and serene.
II trust your excellency will find your
| sojourn among us most agreeable, and
I should be gratided IL you would be
SO good as to make known to his i'm :
perial majesty my best wishes for his
welfare, for that Of your wonderful
| country. and for the happiness of its
II am most happy to accord YOU
| recognition in your high capacity"
Going to Annapolis Tomorrow.
The mission will visit the Naval
Academy at Annapolis tomorrow. Ar
irving some time in the forenoon, the
visitors will be received with official
| courtesies. The regiment Of midshipmen
will be paraded in their honor on Worden
field Then they will be escorted on a
tour Of inspection OF buildings and grounds
Following this, Supt. Eberle win be host
at buffet luncheon at his residence The
commissioners will return to Washington
about o'clock.
Welcome Gratifies Toxic.