Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1909 — FAIRBANKS AND MIKADO CHAT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FAIRBANKS AND MIKADO CHAT

Indianan Asked to Crave; Good Wishes to America. PRIME MINISTER’S GUEST Ruler of Japan Inquires Particularly aa to Health of the President of the United Btates—Memorial Exercises Are Held In the Land of the Chrys-anthemum-Former Vice President to Leave For the Interior Today. Tokyo, June I.—Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks were received in audience by the emperor and empress of Japan. They were presented to their majesties by Ambassador O’Brien. Princes Fußhimi and Arisugawa and other princes of the royal blood were present at the Interview and luncheon. X The emperor was especially gracious and in high spirits throughout the visit. He said he desired Fairbanks to

understand that he was a welcome visitor to Japan, and be wished him also to carry back to the people of America au assurance of continued friendship. The emperor inquired particularly after the health of President Taft. Memorial day exercises were held in the Yokohama naval hospital, marines

and blue Jackets from the visiting American squadron forming a guard for the ceremonies. Among those present were Fairbanks, Ambassador O’Brien aad Adq|t ral Harber of the American navy. An oration was delivered by Dr. T. Greene of Boston. The weather was brilliant and masses of flowers filled the hospital with their fragrance. Marquis Katsura. prime minister, will entertain Fairbanks at a dinner at which will be the elder statesmen and members of the cabinet The former vice president and his party will leave for the interior today.

CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS.