Show mm FLEET TO VISIT the desire of the emperor to play host to the american officers will be gratified Ch InaMay also be given a demon of the power of the F ahting machines owned by the desp sed foreigners washington the american battle ship fleet Is to visit japan the de sire of the emperor of the island king dom to play host to the fleet was laid tofi fore secretary root on thursday by baron Ta kahira the japanese em cassador bas the invitation which was couched in most cordial terms was made the subject of extended conald aeration by president roosevelt and his entire cabinet on friday secre tary root was directed to accept the invitation and the acceptance was laid before the japanese ambassador it Is regarded in official circles here as more than likely that china will be next to bid for a look at the fleet and that should this be the case the invitation will be accepted secretary and admiral pillsbury chief of navigation are ar ranging the details of the new itin arary with the exception of china it is determined that all other inalta alons should any be received will be declined tor at the best the fleet will not be able to reach the atlantic sea board before the first of next march |