The Washington herald., 1918-07-07

sual in negotiations Of delicate nature disappeared
under the influence OF his open friendiness while
his frankness won the confidence and good will Of
ALL" Mr.. Lansing also described Viscount Ish as
"a genuine and outspoken friend Of America" 1t
is not the practice Of diplomats to speak 10 such
human terms of each other; but who can read the
simple and feeling address which the Japanese AM
bassador made sentimental occasion at Fair.
haven, Mass, Independence Day, without realiz-
ing that the tribute of our Secretary Of State in
November last was much deeper than the official
language of compliment indeed struck personal
note of esteem? ,a4
The Japanese Ambassador visited Fairhaven. the
beautiful town on the other side of the harbor from
New Bedford, to present Japanese sword as
token of gratitude for the kindness shown many
years ago by Capt William H. Whitfield to the
father of DR.. Nakahama, eminent citizen Of Ja-
pan. The old whaling master had brought the
young Japanese on shipboard to New Bedford and
befriended and educated him. The gift of Dr.
Nakahama by the hand Of the Ambassador was
theme for sentiment that could easily have been
spoiled in the treatment. Zone passage from Wis
count Ishi's address will show with what deiicacy
and discretion he linked the gratitude of the given
with the loyalty of Japan to its friend and ally on
| this side OF the Pacific:
To the old Samura of Japan, whose spirit
is reflected in the act of DR.. Nakahama, the
sword as the symbol OF spotess honor. His
right to wear it signi6ed his worthiness to use
it Alright. In no other wa way could loyal jap
confidence and deep esteem. The donor
would have you preserve II, not only
but as a token OF Japanese good will. DR..
those who were kind to his revered father -
say to the people @ Of America: we trust you
we love you, and, If you will let us, we will
walk at your side in loyal goodfellowship
down all the coming years."
There is appealing grace about this final SEN
ence that will touch intelligent American friends
of Japan, who cannot fail to how it reflects the
| earnest friendship of the statesman who spoke
with the stainless sword of the Samurai as his in
spiration, says the New York Times But it will
be asked, Does the expression of an individual
though he be an Ambassador, truly represent the
attitude OF his country toward the United States?
There can be doubt of it in this case. Secre-
tary Lansing in the statement before mentioned
said that complete and satisfactory understand
ings upon the matter of naval cooperation in the
Pacific for the purpose of attaining the common
object against Germany and her allies had been
| reached"-that is to say. between the Navy De-
partment and the Japanese Mission Japan is
helping to patrol the Mediterranean. Her sea pow
er is at the disposal of her allies in any waters
where it is wanted At all times she is willing to
cooperate with them in Siberia, using her troops
for the common cause.
In some remarks made by Viscount Ishii at
parade in New Bedford on the Fourth of July he
intimated that his country was prepared to play
a greater part in the in the future. He re-
ferred apparently to action in Siberia which would
have the approval of the United States cooperating
with Japan, and the Ambassador concluded: IA
pan is proud to be your ally in this sacred of
justice against dominion" Nothing be
clearer than the desire of Japan to prove herself
stanch ally of America in the present crisis
Beef is needed there. You won't miss it.
Plenty OF pork Take your choice from ham,
bacon, sausage, pork chops. pigsfeet. spareribs
pork lons, pork roast salt pork-what more do
you want?
The Food Administration advises all fishermen
to dry the surplus and throw perfectly good
FISH back into the water allow it to feed vultures
upon the shore.
In this way it is believed, the winters food
store may be considerably increased
No doubt about it. And what whopper of
a bunch OF dried fish every fsherman's family
would have if the big fish which always get
away were landed and dried Also that would