Apr, 14.
Admiral Okada, the Japanese Minister of Marine Affairm, has teleieruphed to Vice-Admival Sir Regginald Tyrwhitt, Commanter-me Chief, China Station, thanking him fand the officers and men of the China Suation for the hospital extended to the Japanese Firet Fleet fand expressing" the hope that. the fceasion will renew the traditional friendship between the two nations.
Vieo-Adtmival Tyrwhitt has replied that it has been a scrout pleasure to entertain the Japanese squadron: "Lam sure that the visit has atrensthened the bonis of friendship. between our navies and our nations The Governor has wirelessed the following—message to Admiral Kato:—
"Your very welcome visit has eft Lie most pleasant memories in this Colony. British affection. for Japan and admiration of her Navy fare nowhors warmer than in Hongkong, where the British Empire Is nearest to Japan, Yeu carry with you our friendshiy- and best wishes."
Apr. 16.
Admiral Kato has sent_ another Jess message to the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, saying that the hospitality and welcome extended to the Japanese Fleet by His Excel-Teney and the civil and military authorities as well as the citizens of Hongkong impressed the entire fect with a deep sense of gratitude. They left for their homeland with many pleasant recollections The Admiral again expresses his sincere thanks and hearty good wishes for the prosperity of "the Colony—Reuter, Toxyo, Apr. 18:—Fourtcen of the crew of twenty-five of a fishing-beat are missing as the result of the vessel capsizing off the Saxhalien cost. The remainder were rescued by the Choti Maru.—Reuter Toyo, Apr. 16:—A large gather ing of prominent persons to-cly Dade farewell at. the station to Count
ing Italian Atabassador, who left for Rome Vorre di Lavagna, the re-
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