Year: 1879

is considered to be the greatest of human
achievements. II IT was not your good for
tune to aid Washington. first Of Americans and
foremost of men, and his peerless associates in
founding the Republic; it given to You above all
others aid in the less honorable work OF saving
the Republic from overthrow" Mr.. Bingham con-
tnued his speech. saying :-"Now that the sickle
has fallen from the pale hand of Death on the field
OF mortal combat. and the places which but yester
day were blackened and blasted by war have grown
green and beautiful under the hand of peaceful toi
now that the Republic. one and undivided. is
cred with the greatness of justice. protecting
each by the combined power of an-nen of every
land and every tongue-the world. apprecating the
fact that your civic and military services largely
contributed to these results. essential not only to
the interests of country, but to the inter-
ests OF the human race. have accorded to you such
honors before within the range of authentic
history have been given to living. untitled and un
official person. may venture to that this CRATE
full recognition OF your services will not be limited
to the present generation the present age but will
continue through all the ages. In conclusion beg
leave again to bid you welcome to Japan. and to
press she wish that in health and prosperity you
may return your native land. the land which we
all love WE'LL"


GENERAL GRANTS FOURTH GRAFTON.


In response General Grant sad:-


LADIES AND GENrLEMEN-I unable to answer
the eloquent speech OF Judge Bingham, 1t is in
many senses personal to myself. can only thank
him for his too hatterng illusions to me person
,y xsr "' We had Great war We h.d trial That sum-
moned forth the energies and patriotism OF all our
people--n the army alone over million In award
ing credit for the that crowned those efforts
there is not in that Million not among the
living or the dead. who did not do his share as
much credit. 1t tell to my lot to CON-
mand the armies There were many others
who could have commanded the armies better But
did my best. and we all did our best, and Ill the
fact that 1t was struggle the part OF the people
tor the Union, for the country. for country for
themselves and their children. have the best
surances of peace and the best for gratifca
ton over the result. We are strong and free be-
| cause the people made us so. trust we may long
continue think have issues ques-
| tions that need give us embarrassment. look
with peace prosperity. never felt more confident
of the future OF country. 1t is great country
a great blessing to us-and we cannot be too proud
OF 1t, too jealous for its honor too anxious to de-
velop its resources. and make 1t not only home
tor children but for the worthy people Of other
lands. am glad to meet you here, and trust that
your labors will be prosperous, ana that you will
turn home in health aud happiness. trust we may
all meet again at home and be able to celebrate our
Fourth or July as pleasantly a. We do tonight.
HAVING A GOOD TIME.


DIR. McCartee, presided. made q short address.
proposing q toast 1.-The Day We Celebrate" To
this General Van Buren, made patriotic and ringing
response. making amusing references to Fourth Of
July celebrations at home and paying u tribute to
the character and military Of General Grant
General Van Buren's address was loudly applauded.
also other speeches Of patriotic character.
There were fireworks and feasting, and after the
General and Mrs. Grant retired. which they did at
midnight, there dancing. 1t was we'll on to the
morning before the members of the American colony
in Toxic grew weary Of celebratng the anniversary
Of our Declaration OF Independence.





The morning of the 7th of July was set apart By
the Emperor for review of the troops. Japan has
made important advances in the military art. One
Of the effects of the revolution which brought the
Miksdo out of his retirement as spiritual chief Of
the nation and proclaimed HIM the absolute
sovereign was the employment OF foreign officers to
drill and instruct the troops teach them European
tactics and organize army. It IL question
whether revolution which brings nation out Of .
condition Of dormant peace in which Japan existed
for so many centuries. far the outer world is
concerned. into line with the great military na-
tions is step in the path OF progress
But an army in japan necessary to
support the central power. suppress tho Daimios'
clans whose strfes kept the land in fever and in
sure some degree Of respect from the outside world.
1t the painful fact in this glorious nineteenth
century which has done much to elevate and
strengthen. and SO on that no advancement is
without gunpowder. The glorious march of our
civilization has been through battle SMOKE and
when Japan threw of the repose and dream life
of centuries and came into the wakeful, vigilant
active world. she that she must arm, just a.
China begins to that che must arm. The mill
tary side Of Japanese civilization docs not interest
me- and went to the review with feeling that /
was to incongruous thing. something that
did not belong to Japan. that out Of place amid
mi beau md ar IL thema aelv
think so, but Europe is here with mailed hand
and Japan must mail her be crushed In tho
grasp.


AN IMPERIAL REVIEW.


The Emperor Of japan Is fond of his army. and
was more to show 1t to General Grant tn IN
any other institution in the Empire Great preparal
tions had BEEN made to have 1t in readiness and al
Toxic out to see the pageant. The review OF the
army by the Emperor itself is event that
o sensation. But the review of the army by the
Emperor and the General event which had no
precedent in Japanese history. The hour for the
review nine. and ut half pa eight tho clatter Of
horsemcn and the sound of bueles heard In the
palace grounds. In q few moments the Emperor's
state carriage drove up the drivers in scarlet livery
and the panels decorated with the imperial
flower, the chrysanthemum. General Grant entered
accompanied by Prince Dati. and the cavalry
formed a hollow square. and procession moved
on to the field at slow pace. drive OF twenty
minutes brought us to the parade ground, n largo
optn plain. the soldiers in line. and behind the
soldiers dense mass of people--incn. women and
children. AS the Generals procession slowly
turned into the parade ground group Of japanese
officers rode up and saluted the band played "Haii.
Colum ba." ana the soldiers presented arms. Two
tents had been arranged for the reception Of
the guests In the larger OF tho two we
found assembled officers of state. Of
foreign Powers, Governor Hcnnessy. of Hong Kong,
all in bright, glowing uniforms The smaller tont
was for the Emperor. When the General dismounted
he met by the Minister OF War and c,rted into
tho smaller tent. In aicw minutes the trumpets
gave token that the Emperor coming. and the
band played the Japanese national air. His Majesty