The Diadem, Sutlej, Hague, Andromeda, and Astrea arrived at Kobe about:
Arun, Itchen, Ettrick, Erne, Exe, and Dee, which were obliged to leave' the company of the main fleet owing to high seas, arrived at Kobe at 3.40 pin. on the 6th, Friday, under escort of the cruiser Bonaventure, The tempestuous weather still continued on Friday afternoon and effectually prevented the Muni cipality of Kobe from extending hospitality to the officers of the British fest, and the programme of the day could not be carried out. But on Saturday, the 7th inst., fine, sunny, spring-like' weather greeted the boat-loads of officers and men who were landed from the squadron to enjoy their first day ashore and made ample amends for the previous day's di appointment. The streets were lively with flags and bluejackets, and as the tars landed at the hatoba they were received by laughing crowds of expectant Japanese, brisk and healthy-looking schoolboys and girls, 'Their bright appearance, the flags they carried, and their evident interest, manifested all round, made a very good impression. An al fresco entertainment given by the Municipality on Saturday afternoon was attended by Admiral Sir' Gerard Noel and his officers, numbering over 270. Governor Hatton of Hiogo Ken proposed the toast of King Edward, and Admiral Noel that of Emperor Mutsuhito. The commander of the U. 8.8. Wisconsin, who with several of his officers, were among the guests, in reply to the toast to the health of President Roosevelt inven by the Governor, said it gave him great pleasure to be there and to be able to assure them of the friendship and deep interest that the ple of the United States had in Japan, The men from the warships wore entertained during the day amidst a round of amusements. On Saturday evening Governor Hatton was the host at a reception, which was attended by Admiral Noel anda largo number of officers as well as many members of the foreign community, On Sunday afternoon Admiral Noel and ihis officers wore the guests of a grand garden party given by President Mat-sakata and Vice-President Kawasaki of the Kawasaki Dock Dompany.
At Osaka and Kioto, Sorae batehi and men visited sponse to urgent indi cipality of Kioto gave a brilliant roception on the 8th, Admiral Noel Sanday night there. In visit and Kioto, they wore provided with special trains.
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