JAPAN AND AMERICA.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2148, 25 March 1908, Page 3

JAPAN AND AMERICA.

COMING VISIT OF THE FLEET. SATISFACTION IN JAPAN. United Press Association —Copyright TOKIO, March 23. Gratification is expressed everywhere in Japan at America’s acceptance of the invitation of tho fleet to visit Japan. Newspapers declare liliat the visit will afford an opportunity for showing the sincerity ol Japanese friendship lor the United States. LONDON, Alarch 23.

The New York correspondent of of the “Times” reports that few events are hailed with more genuine satisfaction by the entire people and press than the visit of the Hoot to Japan. Even the New York “Sun” declares its satisfaction at seeing, instead of distrust, a feeling of international goodwill and mutual confidence. AVIIAT JAPAN OAVES TO AMERICA. United Press Association— Copyright LONDON, Alarch 24. The ‘Times” says, that the growth of the United States and the growth of Japan are amongst the most wonderful and momentous phenomena in the history of the world. The Japanese have never forgotten that it was to contact with Americans they owe tlio impulse which led to Japan’s marvellous transformation. America is proud of tho part President Roosevelt has played in terminating the Russo-Japanese war, and Japan is grateful therefore. The wisdom of the statesmen on both sides has dispelled tlio recent cloud. Tho American fleet will bo the honored guests of both Australia and Japan, for the Commonwealth views tlio action of our allies in demonstrating friendship for a nation to whom in tho civilisation of the typo to which both belong it owes many of its more valued features and most conspicious triumphs.

VISIT TO AUSTRALIA. United Press Association —Copyright MELBOURNE, March, 24. Mr Deakin lias received official acceptance of the invitation to tlio American fleet.