Evening star., 1921-07-04
MAKING DELIVERS
SIGNIFICANT TALK.
Adviser to Crown Prince
Hirohito Foresees New
Epoch to Follow Tour.
BY the Associa ted Press.

by the Associated Press.
TOXIC, July 2.-The general i'm
preston in Japan that Crown Prince
Hirohito's visit abroad signifies the in
auguration Of 4 new epoch of liber-
alisn in Japanese history. Affecting
both the future relations of the throne
and people and Japan's attitude In
the cScident. had official confirmation
last night at dinner Count NJ. Soye-
shima. liberal member of the mouse OF
peers, gave in honor of Baron Nooua.
XII Maxine, minister OF the lmper!ai
household, and Baron Shimpei Hoto'
mayor of Toxic. Baron Maxine de
clared the crown princes voyage not
only was great advantage to the
Japanese people and to Japan Out
good for betterment of the future re-
lationship of Japan with the outer
world. ~
The presence of Premier Hara. Min,
lister Of Marine Katow, diplomats. and
about one hundred others. japanese ana
foreigners lent importance to the func,
ton. Baron Makino's speech createu
extraordinary interest because as Wli
lister of the imperial househoid. anu
therefore, adviser to the future emperor;
he is expected to play Leading ana
significant role in the empires policies
at the time when Japan Is steauils
emerging from her ancient alooltness
and isolation and the liberal movemeh,
is noticeable in all phases Of national
life The impression exists in TOXIC
that the dinner was arranged especiail!
to afford an opportunity 10 anhounce
publicly forthcoming changes. which
Count Soyeshima. with authority sum
married. as certain to be great "heh
Prince Hirohito returned.
Ovation for u. 5. Charge.
of ha
was the ovation extended to Edward
Bell. who has achieved much popularity
during his service as United states
charge d'affaires in Toxic. Mr. Ben
pointed out the great regret OF Presl-
dent Harding and the people OF the
United States that the crown prince was
unable to include America in his jour
ney. Nothing could have given inc
United States greater pleasure than ms
United States hoped it was only de-
ferred pleasure.
Il can assure YOU" he said, that
when the crown prince does come we
will give him a hearty welcome
Baron Maxine said that Prince Hlr-
chito's visit abroad, which primarily
was arranged to complete his educa
ton, had become an international
event, which could bring nothins put
good to every one concerned. Inc
fact that the crown princes voyaGe
was unprecedented in the dynastlc
history of two thousand five hundred
wears. Baron Maxine declared, gave
his trip especial interest
Japunese Rulers Grateful.
From all reports it was his frank
ness, naturalneSs and unassumins
manner and his eagerness to learn
Makino declared. He made the
acquaintance of sovereigns ana Keen
men who are guiding the destlnles OF
nations and studied these nations IN
stitutiouS. but the lesson OF the srea.
war and the admirable fortitude with
which the allied people are capable OF
enduring must have been his greatest
impression l am sure he regrets ne
was unable to extend his voyage 10
other countries. but what ne mas az
complished has surpassed all expecta-
tions l have the permission or tneir
maiesties to express their gratitude
for the treatment the crown prince re
ceiyed everywhere. and for the great
benefits he must have derived ior
japan .. ar,v, the
whole world nearer together. The
interests of one nation are SO closer!
interviewer with those of the others
that interdependence has never been
so real as at present. We must thlnk
internationally. This actual necessity
a
nrince's VOYAGE are certain to result
in betterment of the relationship of
Japan with the outer world"
Tribute to Wilson.
In closing, Baron Maxine paid
high tribute to former President Will
son. He said he had rare oppor-
tunity to see Mr.. Wilson at close
quarters for nearly five. months in
Paris, and for weeks saw him nearly
three times a day.
He is a man of strong resolution
and endless energy" Baron Maxine
said. land is imbued with lofty aspira-
tionS. Such man. of whatever
country and of whatever age, would
have left his mark"
Sir Charles Eliot. British ambas-
sador to Japan. in his address laid
emphasis on the splendid impression
Prince Hirohito made while in Eng
land.