JAPAN AND AMERICA.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2146, 23 March 1908, Page 3

JAPAN AND AMERICA.

THE OLIVE BRANCH. AAI ERIC AN FLEET TO VISIT JAPAN.

United Press Association —Copyright (Received March 22, 4.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, Alarcli 21. A- cordial invitation to the battleship fleet, to visit any port .in Japan on the homeward cruise was presented to Air. Root on Thursday, and accepted yesterday. The fleet visits Yokohama. Air. Taft, interviewed, predicted a warm welcome, which would surprise the pessimists. He added that there had been no addition to the programme of some years ago.

NEWSPAPER COAIMENTS. United Press Association—Copyright (Received Alareh 22, 4.5 p.m.) LONDON, Alareh 21. The Daily ALail says that the meeting of the Japanese and American fleets will he welcomed by all as a success for British diplomacy. The Daily News says that tlio invitation was pleasant, tactful, and tho acceptance a happy omen for tlio future. Tlio Chronicle’s AYashington correspondent states that as Air. Dcakin’s invitation was accepted,- Cabinet judged it imperative that- iio difference should bo made in the case of Japan. The decision has been well received, and tho belief is that it will lead to tlio development of improved relations. The New Y’ork correspondent of the Express says that tlio visit to Japan is stirring the 'whole country from Alaine to California. Tho Government has effectually silenced the jingoes. According to naval exports the fleet is in better condition that at the start of the voyage, and around Cape Horn the vessels demonstrated their thorough seaworthiness.