"AN UNDYING DEBT."

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 249, 20 October 1908, Page 4

"AN UNDYING DEBT."

THE AMERICAN FLEET AT

YOKOHAMA

I'PBESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received Oct. 19, 10.45 p.m.) TOKIO, Oct. 19. The American Fleet, escorted by Japanese cruisers, entered Yokohama harbour amid a discharge of fireworks and salutes.

Sixteen Japanese battleships anchored in columns astern of the Americans.

Extraordinary enthusiasm prevailed. The Stars and Stripes and the Rising Sun were seen everywhere. Japanese newspapers declare that Japan owes America undying gratitude for leading her into the light of modern civilisation and treating her with uniform and profound friendship.