New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

at the Battery when the police boat
Patrol brought the guests to Pier A Mt
1925 yesterday afternoon. The band OF
the land battleship Recruit played the
Japanese national anthem and then
Dixie as the visitors were attracted
to the city's famous skyline. Members
of the Mayors committee met the men
of the commission az they stepped on
their special train. which came ovep the
Central Railroad Of New Jersey.
The procession to the City Hall was
led by two companies Of the depot bat
talon of the 22d Infantry; then came
the japanese. in order Of their rank,
followed by the Mayors committees
automobiles and by Brigadier General
Hoyle, commander Of the Department
Of the East. and Rear ADMIRAL Usher
commandment of the New York Navy
Yard.
Welcome at City Hall
The throngs in the lower part Of the
city hundreds of thousands of them
oheered enthusiastically and waved the
Japanese flags as a sign of their friend
ship. The voice of the city pitched it
self on high note when the party ar
rived at City Hall. at 4 O'Clock. One
thousand American Junior Naval and
Marine Scouts, waving the red and
white flags. stood on the steps of the
historic building. Six Japanese boys
were the scouts designated to hold the
colors Of the two nations in the Alder
manic Chamber, where Mayor Mitchell
formally welcomed the guests. Three
companies of the depot battalion of the
7th Regiment. under Colonel d. W. {.
Falls. were the honor guard in the
building.
The greeting and the welcome that
are yours TO day Mayor Mitchell said
in welcoming the sixth foreign mission
since the United States entered the
war, come from the hearts of the peo-
rle of this mighty city and are spoken
through us, their representatives, oy
six million Americans who hail japan
as a trusted friend. whose friendship
has remained unbroken as valued
ally embarked with us in common
righteous cause.
Gentlemen OF the commission. Japan
and the United States are inspired by
a lofty ideal of international justice,
actuated by the same purpose 10 secure
for all nations the opportunity to pur-
sue their destiny and solve their. own
domestic problems under the genius OF
self-imposed institutions of govern
ment. Imperial Japan and democratic
America are federated in the brother
hood of allied nations, to make the
world safe not alone for democracy, but
for all peace loving peoples"
Viscount Ishii's Reply
In response. Viscount lshii spoke IN
English and said in part: The warmth
and generosity of this reception. and
at such a time. gives me the right 10
90 back TO my people. half word
away. and tell them that space Is noth-
ing; that the prejudices and the par
riers built up and thrown across the
path are myths; that the road from the
heart Of the East TO the heart OF the
West is clear. and that one Of the most
wonderful miracles of all the world
and of all time has been accomplished
within a bare half century.
"Sir. we are very proud and deepl!
conscious of he meaning OF TINS re.
ception and this welcome. We sha!l
uso the freedom you have given us with
care and VIC shall hope 10 hold IT'S
rights and privileges always TO COM
memorate this day of great rejoicing
and Of vast importance IN the histories
Of our two nations
The members Of tho commission
spent the evening at the home OF Judge
Carr, AZ $50 Fifth Avenue. where they
were entertained At a private dinner.
Four Of the ranking members OF the
commission will be guests Of Judge
Gary until they leave the city to-mor-