The Washington times., 1918-07-18
JAPANESE PRINCE \
HERE ON MISSION
FOR RED CROSS

American efficiency as revealed to
the world by this cOuntry's war ac-
compIishments OF the past year has
attracted the profound admiration OF
Japan and, in fact, has proved to be
the basis for a fuller understanding
between the two countries, according
to Prince Tokugawa, head Of the
Japanese Red Cross mission here on
its way to Europe.
Prince Tokugawa states that the
feeling for the United States among
the japanese has undergone a change,
and declares that he was surprised as
well as highly pleased with the
warmth of his reception by America
Considers America Teacher.
The prince asserted that Japan al
ways has looked to America as her
teacher in education. industries, and
business, and that now she can turn
70 the United States for guidance in
military matters
zone of the most significant events
IN the history of the world is the
sud ,en transformation Of America
from a paciffst nation to a great
military power" declared Prince To-
kugawa
ain the creation OF the machinery
Of war, you have made new record
which we must all study.
"The part which America is play
ing in this world war is not only
great but noble It is destined to
mark the dawn Of q new era in the
history Of nationA"
Greetings of Red Cross.
The prince carries the greetings Of
the Japanese Red Cross to the United
States, Great Britain, France, Italy,
and Belgium II was indicated that
the japanese Red Cross desires to
extend its activities in France. Early
In the war, the society maintained
a base hospital near Paris.
Prince Tol1ugawa declined to dis
euss any phases OF the far Eastern
political situation.
Members of the party were Of the
opinion that the Japanese people and
the Japanese government alike are
not desirous OF Intervention in Russia
excepting as a defensive measure
They admit that sentiment for inter
vention was strong three months ago
when the japanese were for a time
convinced that the Germans intended
to occupy Siberia
The Princes Program.
The second day OF the visit to
washington Of the commission will
be even buster than the first
Following their visit yesterday to
Camp Meade in company with Mrs.
woodrow Wilson. wife Of the Presi-
dent, Henry White, former ambassa-
dor to France, Henry p Davidson,
chairman Of the war work council OF
the Red Cross and others, they will
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Presidents yacht, the Mayflower.
The occasion of the visit of the
commission to Camp Meade was the
dedication Of the Red Cross house
for convalescent soldiers. Mrs. VIII
son delivered an address to soldiers
and a large array Of fashionable Wis
ftors who made the trip. Mr. White
and Mr. Davidson, as well as Fred
erick Keppel, secretary to Secretary
Baker, also made short addressed
To Meet President.
Last night the visitors were enter
tained at dinner by Viscount Ishii,
the japanese Ambassador. After the
visit to Mount Vernon the commits
sion win visit Arlington, and later In
the day Will Be received by Secretary
Lansing. A public reception will
later be rendered them
'ght they will be the guests Of
honor at a dinner at the willard
Hotel. given by Henry P. Davidson.
After a visit to Congress tomorrow
morning they will be received by the
President at the White House.
Prince Tokugawa was presented to
Hrs. Wilson by william R Kean, spe-
cal representative Of the Red Cross,
who lived in Yokohama for twenty
1ES yearA