Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-10
JAPS PRAISE
AMERICAAND
HEROICARMY
Toxic Chief in Celebration
Halls u. S. as Real
Victor of War.

Toxic, Friday, May 9.-By the
Associated Press. AN impressive
celebration of the 50th anniversary
of the transfer of the imperial cap
ital from Kiota to Toxic took place
here today. The emperor and crown
prince participated and the occa-
sion was marked by a historic trib-
ute from official Japan to Ambassa-
dor Roland S. Morris, and through
him to America and the yalOr of the
American army.
1t took the form of a brilliant
luncheon by Minister of War Tan
aka in the famous Kcrackuen gar
denS and was for the purpose Of
commemorating the signature be-
tween Japan and America of the
agreement for the administration
of the Siberian railroad, the sue
cessful conclusion of which by Mr..
Morris after a month of difficult ne
gOtiations, attracted attention in
diplomatic circles in the far east.
In a larger sense the function was
regarded as epoch-making in the
relations between Japan and
America and as indicating the in
tween the military and civic
branches of the Japanese govern
ment. At a time when the press
has been violently attacking Amer
ica the function was also signifi-
cant as voicing the views of the
responsible Japanese who actually
control the conduct of the empire.
The premier and his entire cab
met were PRESENT..
Hold L. 5. Real Victor.
In addressing the assembly M
Tanaka said the world had already
recognized the high minded attitude
of America in the world war.
IF American citizens had not
been loyal and brave and if her ma
tional power had not been so great
she could not have planned what
she did. Even though she did not
marshal her entire strength on the
battlefield America must be re-
garded as the nation which
humbled the enemy and reduced
him to helplessness," he said
Referring to tthe American
Japanese expedition to Siberia, he
said it had practically attained it's
original object and had subse-
quently cooperated with the allies
for the rehabilitation of Russia. He
expressed the opinion that America
and Japan were the nations most
vitality concerned in Siberia.
Differences Easily Settled.
Though differences of opinion
may arise" he continued, the
closest cooperation of their armies
is necessary. Any differences can
be solved by frank interchange OF
views, the railroad agreement being
a conspicuous example"
The minister of war thanked Mr.
Morris for his great efforts in be-
half of the friendship existing be
tween the two countries ana
added:
Il earnestly hope this friendIi-
ness will be strengthened by your
excellency's attitude of fairness and
your preeminent talent for bring
ing about harmony"
Morris Responds.
In responding Mr.. Morris said
that NJ Tanaka had voiced 1.-The
feelings in the hearts of all men
as the supreme product of the war"
and emphasized the new spirit of
international cooperation.
mo one" he declared, dare ig-
more the intensity and significance
of this feeling on the realization of
which rest all our hopes for an
ordered national and international
Iifef In the relationship of Japan
and America are found the first
efforts to express this larger spirit
of cooperation in the unselfish ser
vice of RECONSTRUCTION. If ques-
tionings, even suspicion and dis
trust have arisen through differ
ences of language. environment
and methods, 1 rejoice that they
have been met with a spirit OF
friendship and frankness ana
solved. From this cooperation has
the temporary allied su-
pervision of the Siberian railroads
for the benefit of the Russian peO-
pie. May we not treat our present
success in this united service as a
promise of larger and wider Co
operation among the nations of the
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