The clouds over land and sea have dispersed, children welcome us and their parents await us at the gates. Looking back we recall the heat and cold of the times when we fought side by side with you against our powerful foe. The result could not then be foreseen. The bravery you showed brought us splendid victories in all our combats. Now that the contest is over, we who are at home feel it deeply that our rejoicings cannot be shared by you. Yet your deaths have made this day possible. Your fidelity and bravery shall remain with our navy for ever, and inspirit it to protect perpetually this, the Imperial Land. I have prepared this ceremony to your manes, as worthy of all honour, and I take leave to say to you: Be at peace,—Accept our offerings. There was no sound but that of the Admiral’s voice, and in profound silence all those present made their obeisances before the Altar of Memory. It may be useful here to give some idea of the character of the training that the Japanese Naval Officer undergoes. Most Japanese youths intended for the sea begin their naval training at the Etajima College, close to the arsenal of Kure, near Hiroshima, in the “Inland Sea,” which separates the main island from Shikoku and Kiushiu. The entrance to this college is by competitive examination, and students come from all parts of the country, though not a few of the successful ones are prepared at a special school in Tokio,—the Higher Naval College. The Etajima establishment is open to every male subject between the ages of fifteen and twenty, but marriage is a bar, likewise bankruptcy or previous subjection to any serious punishment. Everything is done at Government expense. Failure to pass the physical examination disqualifies the youth for the educational tests, which cover a wide field. There are three foreign languages which are optional as studies—viz. French, German, and Russian, but English is compulsory. The course lasts three years, and a cadet who is once entered must not change his mind, but must continue his studies unless disqualified in some recognisable way. Sea duties are taught aboard one of the several tenders attached to Etajima. The daily programme is:— 5.30 A.M. Rise, sweep room, make bed, arrange clothes, wash and dress. 6.10 ” Inspection by officer on duty. 6.30 ” Breakfast. 7.45 ” Second inspection by the captain. 8. 0-12. 0 noon. Lessons. 12. 5- 1. 0 P.M. Dinner. 2.15- 3.30 ” Special studies—_e.g._ fencing, wrestling, bayonet drill, rowing, sailing, hygiene, history, law, etc. 3.30- 5.30 ” Recreation. 5.30 ” Supper. 6.30- 9.30 ” Preparation. 10 ” Bed.