LORD KITCHENER.
ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME IN JAPAN. VISITS MANCHURIAN BATTLEFIELDS. Japanese newspapers state that the reputation that Lord Kitchener rightly or wrongly has of being a misogynist apears to be supported by an incident at Kyoto. The "Hochi ; ' says that the municipal authorities arranged a dinner in his honour, at which the very best of the Kyoto geishas were in attendance. Lord Kitchener, however, refused repeated invitations to honour the proceedings with his' presence, much to the disappointment of the hosts, and probably of the geishas also. Eastern files contain lengthy reference to Lord Kitchener's visit to Japan and Manchuria. On October 23 a party was given at the Military Club as Port Arthur, by the Japanese officials and private individuals, in honour of (Lord Kitchener.
BRITAIN AND JAPAN. In proposing the health of the distinguished guest Admiral Tomaska, commander of the Admiralty at Port Arthur, speaking in English, said he deemed it a great pleasure to have the opportunity of welcoming such an illustrious guest from the ally of Japan at the Ladrsmith of the Far East, where one of the most appalling dramas in the history of the world was played five years ago. Lord Kitchener had achieved great work in South Africa, Egypt, and India. Great Britain and Japan were two insular Empires, bound in a strong bond of alliance. He hoped and felt confident that the friendly feeling and mutual understanding between the two nations would strengthen the foundation of their natural interests and of the people of the world. In reply, Lord Kitchener remarked that he had long cherished a desire to visit this place, where the glory of the Japanese army and navy had been displayed. That ambition was now gratified. With regard to the Anglo-Japanese alliance, to which reference was made by Admiral Tomaska, he was confident it would be long maintained, and that the welfare of the two nations and the peace of the world would continue inj definitely.
On the following dav Lord Kitchener inspected the famous 203 Mitre Hill and the museum of war relics. He. left Port Arthur by a Special train for the north, a large number of officials, officers, and private at the station to hid him farewell. Lord Kitchener and his suite arrived at Baiton station, six miles south of Liaovang, on November 23. They alighted from the train, and, under the guidance of an officer specially sent from the headquarters of the Japanese army in Manchuria, visited' on horseback Chusan Pao, where the sanguinary battle of Liaoyang took place. The party left Liaovang by train for Mukden on the same day.
TOKIO. Lord Kitchener arrived at Tokio on the afternoon of December 2. Troops were drawn up in lines on both Sides of : the route from the station to the Shiba Palace, while a squadron of calvary was stationed at the entrance. Waiting at the station to welcome Lord Kitchener were Marshal Prince Oyama, General Viscount Terauchi (Minister for War), etc. On leaving the train, Lord Kitchener shook hands with Prince Oyama aid Viscount Terauchi. Prince Oyama then Introduced the other officers to the visitor. At this moment a salute of 19 guns was fired in Hibaya Park by the field artillery. On the conclusion of the introductions and greetings, Lord Kitchener walked along the platform, and, accompanied by Adjutant Fitzgerald and Major-General Sir H. Rawlinson, entered a carriage sent from the imperial Household and drove to the Sbiba Palace, which was placed at his disposal during his stay. The carriage was escorted by troops of calvary, aftjrETSei;ed~ffitli TBthusiajjjißtttßsDy the eitizens who ■cWrned the route. During Lord Kit-
chener'S stay at Tokio, Major Inagaki, Major Yoshida, and Mr. A. Sano (Master of Ceremonies in the Imperial Household) were in attendance upon him. DINNER AT THE ROYAL PALACE. The Emperor invited Lord Kitchener and his staff to dinner at the Royal Palace. The invitation was extended to two of the princes of the Imperial family, and included Sir Claude Macdonald (British Ambassador), Prince ¥amagata. Prince Oyama, etc. Some days afterwards Admiral Baron Saito (Minister for the Navy) gave a dinner at the official residence in honour of Lord Kitchener. There were present the British Ambassador and the staff of the British Embassy, Marquis Katusnra (Premier Marshal), Prince Yamagata, Admiral It«, General Oku, Admiral Togo, and other high officials of the army and navv. In the evening Sir Claude Masdonald gave a dinner. Besides Lord K;tchener, the Mayor of Tokio and most of the Ministers of the State, and distinguished officers of the army and navy were invited. Lord Kitchener was specially invited by the Emperor to inspect the chrysanthemums at Okasaya Palace, and to attend a wild duck hunt at Euroyokwan Palace.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 277, 31 December 1909, Page 5
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