The telegrams from Tokio show that the officers and men
of the British squadron which is visiting Japan are being received in the capital with the utmost heartiness. The seamen, we are told by Reuter's correspondent, are creating a remarkably good impression among the people. "Wherever they have been they have behaved well, and their simple, frank, and friendly manners are highly admired. Even the little children, who are usually afraid of foreigners, have been won over by the friendly style of the bluejackets." While watching a wrestling match a sailor challenged one of the professional wrestlers to a four-round contest, and succeeded in winning the fourth round, "this measure of success being loudly cheered." We should be glad to have a return visit from the Japanese Fleet, but we presume that this is not very likely for the present.
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