The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-11-16

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discount 1shii proposed toast 10 the
President Of the United States, which.
was drunk in ginger ale, the only bev.'
erage of the luncheon. Chief Justice
A. g. NJ Robertson returned the com
pliment by toasting the Mikado OF
japan. t8s
Consul General Moroi introduced Wis
count Ishii to the company in a few
words which summed up the aims and
results Of the diplomatic mission TO
America. He expressed his gratifica
ton nj the successful termination of
the mission in the following words:
1shii Is welcomed
III have the honor and pleasure TO
welcome discount Isbii and the nom
bers of the special mission as they
cross this threshold of the United
States on the last lap of their return
journey to japan.
privilege IL is indeed to greet
this mission here, after its most pleas.
ant and memorable experiences in re.
ceiving the spontaneous and warm re-,
ception given by the American govern
ment and people, and whose visit 60
America marks an epoch in the history
Of the two countries
Three months ago when ViscOunt
Ishii first touched American soil hero
on Oahu, we were all expectant OF
subsequent events and now that those
expectations are realized, the signifi.
canoe seems to be beyond our hopes
The achievement wrought IN the short
interval Of three months so completely
annihilates the phantoms of petty dis
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Japan, that we can and do happily look
forward to the fair prospect of seeing
the Pacific Ocean eternally merit its
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81 am going to make no further
comments except Co express my hearty
satisfaction in seeing the fulfillment
of our hopes that the Pacific Ocean ie
not meant for Mars and never shall
be. , -. t.#a.
Ishii Chief Speaker
Niscount Ishii responded as follows:
short three months ago we were
hidden gracious welcome on this outer
threshold Of the United States and
then You Jared us forth upon our four
ney with the God.speed wishes Of the
gallant Governor and the people of
these wonderful islands. Since the
bright morning on which we sailed
away the sweet refrain of your nAlo.
ha" has followed and has cheered us
on our way. The golden harvest OF
our hopes has now been gathered with
the deepest sense Of gratitude and with
full assurance of a more bounteous
and o happier future heritage for the
sons of America and the sons of Japan.
Many Changes Erected
"Since that day of meeting and OF
parting here, the world has been stir.
red by changes in the present fortunes
of var unequalled in human history
for its record of patriotism, of gallan.
try, and of self sacrifice and interna.
tional loyalty on the one side, or of
savage violation of all our cherished
ideals oil the other. But no temporary
cloud can discourage 'us. What we
have seen upon the continent of Amer.
ica,-and we know from the reports
that Hawaii is doing it full share.
gives MS an absolute, Interchangeable con,
6dence, in the final outcome, complete
victory for the cause which assures
that national and individual indepen.
deRce which is the fairest and richest
legacy we can give to our children.
Purpose Kept In Mind
Among the recorded changes, how
ever, there has been no varying in tn,
steadfast purpose with which we Jour
neyed to Washington three months ago.
We carried then a, message of assur-
ance, a pledge of eomradeship and
guarantee of partnership. From the
western to the eastern shores of the
United States we found that this mes.
sage and our purpose were understood
and accepted in a kindred spirit. w
now realize that in this new day, there
is no East and there is no West. In
this cause, in this hour of common
need, the barrier of language is broken
down, human heart speaks to huma
heart, and l am convinced that the road
we travel together from now on through
all the centuries, will be well lighted
by the lamp of good understanding
that it will be a smooth and pleasant
road wide enough for both Of us; clean
and clear Of the unpleasant menace OF
entanglements hitherto erected and
maintained by our common foe.
Carries Message Home
awe are the proud bearers back to
our beloved country of the answer of
bihc liiChu W inc IleSsaBe WIN !
which we came.
"My friends and fellow guests-the
answer of America is wonderful mes
sage for it is attuned in full harmony
with the glorious music of good will |
among men whose ambition is the
heights of human aspiration u
a righteous peace on earth"
Judge Robertson Replies
Chief Justice A. G. NJ. Robertson re-
piled to the Viscount s speech with the
declaration that the right man had
been sent to America when ViscouDt
Ishii was chosen to head the diplomatic
mission. The present Allies, he said |
would remain such not only until the
world was made safe for democracy
but forevers !. ..S ~
After the luncheon the mission and !
the official escorts visited Kawaiahao
Church and rode about the city. They |
were accompanied by Sheriff Rose aud !
Detective Sergeant Kellet, with |
squad from the detective bureau, whS
were the official guards of the Ishii
party, .a 'a47 a. >a.s.
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