Show battleship FLEET fa TO VISIT JAPAN the desire of the emperor to play host to the american officers will he be gratified china may also be given a demon ration ct of the power of the fighting machines owned by the despised foreigners washington the american battleship fleet is to visit japan the de alre of the emperor of the island kingdom to play host to the fleet was laid before secretary root on thursday by baron takahara Taka bira lra tho the japanese em haspador faas has the invitation which was couched in most cordial terms was made made the subject of extended consid cons ld aeration by president roosevelt and his entire cabinet on friday secretary root was directed to accept the invitation and the acceptance was laid before the japanese ambassador emba asador itis it la regarded in official circles here as more than likely that china will be next to bid for a took look at the fleet and that should this be the case tire the invitation will be accepted secretary Alet calf and admiral pillsbury chief of navigation are arranging the details of the new itinerary with the exception of china it Is determined that all other oiher invitations should any be received will be declined for nt at the best the fleet will not be able to reach the atlantic seaboard before the first of next march |