New-York tribune., 1868-06-24
THE CHINESE EMBASSY.


Dd proniuent men OF the City of NewYOrk sat down 10
banouet at Demonco's last evening in honor OF Anson
Rurngame and the Chinese Embassy. The tables lauo"
with fruits and beautiful flowers were arranged ID 'o
same amer rs at the Dickens dinner Ihe On'o-oO'"
D,exioned almOndeyed strangers were aured ID 'nelr
sukenest robes and with their turretshaped mead
nieces surmonnted by CLASSY knobs, were the
center Of attraction They managed ther S"lu"i "oou
fans with Castian grace, listened TO the speeches wh
marks Of high appreciation The flag OF the Celesuai Elm
re was entwned with the starry standard OF the RepuD
lie OF America and the music Of the band playing ooth
sUau Columbia and the Chinese National Air., woke
memories and knded emotions in the breasts Of those to
the manuer born the dark strangers from over the
sea.
seated at the same table with Gov. Fenton Mr..
Burlingame, Mayor Hoffman, sun-Tajen and ChtTajen,
the two associate 'Cnese Minister'S Gen. Gilmore, the
Rev Samuel Osgood d. d.. Rear Admiral Mequet, com
mandng the French fleet at this port Rear Admiral s.
W Gordon. Mr. Brown and NJ De Champs Secretaries of
the Embassy, and VI. Fung interpreter. Among the dis
tngushed guests at the side-tabes were GOV Geary OF
Pennsylvania Peter Cooper, VIM. NJ Evarts Hamilton
Fish. H. b. Clan, eX-GOv. Newell Of NewJersey, ThOs.
McErath, Thomas G. Acton, George Opdyke Charles A.
Daua, Moses Taylor, A. T. Stewart, H. b. Cafn, horace
r Daly, Henry Ciews, Hiram Barney Henry j. Ray
otiei5 '''''' '''
The repast being ended Gov. FENroN, who presided,
and said:
GOV. FENToN's ADDRESS
Gov. Fenton, in calling the company order after din
ner said 1t great satisfaction join the
visitors from the Government OF China cordial well
come The relations in which nation stands TO the
Chinese marked and Interesting. In politics. history
and geography the two nationates present contrasts
suggest comparisons, and indicate duties of the greatest
importance and interest The oldest constituted Govern
mcnt m the East invites the westward tendency and
expansion OF that TO return, cultured as il by varied
experience aud much progress in civilization In other
words the most fixed and heretofore the most secluded
society extend friendly sautatiOn 20 the youngest the
doubt that results of Great yaue 70 GTma1itV viii follow
Is Providence
open up nursery Of freedom equality, and progress
fOr the initiation and profit of productive Europe
the east and pOpuOus and wealthy Asia on the west
was very fortunate TO be associated WITH MT BgrH % b
Selection early in the administration Of Mr. lincoln, to
Ions and in many respects the most interesting Govern
ment Of the Eastern Continent HIS age ana eduoa-
aanS5icjc,s of enlarged intercourse with this numer
hopes could expect, and which the persons and
objects OF this Embassy that honors us tonight
enable more fully to realize No event IN
.iSUiacance nor from which so much of
benefit Of the human is likely TO arise country
ton OF the EARTH older than any other government
prucpay or empire since the world began, could not
Inquiry. It's early characters occupy conspicuous
admirable study, and their literature although OF value
TO them establishing frmer social system was put
partially understood that the benefits of popular educa
tOn were so widely ant9se1 M ana 1hat GSshStUn t @ m M
teiVed only by successful scholars SO it is that
aton vbSse sources of sta blity had so long been
Vowed in mystery, whose system of education and
attanments in science and art, ana whose manners
Seiiops M their effects upon hundreds Of millions OF
people, could not otherwise than excite the most
profound sOcudc, ana as the prospeGt DIsntens ioT
FULLER intercourse and better understanding by powerful
Of heartfelt fSd endness minister sSd
partiality Of the Chinese Government as
m maEns with US your first visit to the Nations APP
preciae the consideration OF your Government IN
enlightened resolve to open up friendly relations TO other
countries of the world 10 advance civilization ana to 90
perty the fraternity and the happiness OF the human race
need not saw that our national thought first but not
alone to make our people most prosperous, most
free, and most lust, and, also TO actively extend
our influence with all nations, TO pass every sea-
to enter every land and with commerce, Christ
Ianity. and good viii to elevate ana improyye
us TO the recognition of freedom for others well as
among people, and we hail every opportunity
TO develop tins national sehImeht as eesen'a 70 nutuai
beneyOleHce and welfare We have then conscious sat
10 the Chinese noble institution freedom genius. en-
tepre our people and Of prohng by their industry
their acts their social harmony, and peaceful inclination,
in return In conclusion permit me members OF the En-
state great city; and as you leave our land TO
viii Won our best wishes for the success Of your work
Our B1esleney AusOn Buingame and his associates
Mr. Burlingame said: Mr. President and Citizens Of
Ne York. Our first duty TO thank you for this cordial
greeting and say YOU that it Is not only appreciated
peole whom we represen-[heaT, hear, and theers-to
the part Of the great City OF New-fOIk; TO thank you
that rising above all local and party considerations,
you have given broad and generous welcome 20
movement made in the interests OF an manklhu:
Good and cheers. We are but the humble heralds OF
the movement 1t originated beyond inc DOundaIles OF
our thoughts, and has taken dimensions beyond the
reach most ardent hopes That East which men
have sought since days of Alexander itself seeks
the West. lCheersl China emerging from the
mists Of time but yesterday suddenly entered
its representatives here tonight lCheersl What
have yOu say TO herf she comes with 10
menace on her lips She with the great doctrine
OF COnfucius uttered 2,5OO years ago, DO not unto
others what would not have others DO unto yOu'
more positive doctrine OF CHRISTIANITY, we VIII 90
unto, others what we would nave others DO unto
US [" Hear near, tiano ato Gie9aSl l 9Ie s% oVl1s t
YOU that she is willing 70 come into relations
according to it. that she IS willing TO ABIDE by ITS pro
visions that she is willing to take its obligations for is
privileges Cheers She asks yOu 20 forget your ancient
prejudices, 10 abandon your assumptions OF snPeIoIit
and to submit your qnesOns WIt he a. sue 10
submit questiOnswly tothe artrament OF reason
Cheers She wishes no war she asks OF You not 10 inter-
fere In her internal affairs LOUD chees She ASKS yOu not
to send lecturers who are incompetent men, Cheers ana
aughtor She asks yo9 that yon VIII respect the neu-
Applause asks. word 10 be left perfectly free
TO unfold herself precsly in that form OF civilization
Of T5S9 @ foG s9S o Ss gSe to- S'p'S those treaties
which werc made under the pressure Of war a
generous and Christian construction lCbeersI Because
YOU have done this because the Western nations have
versed their old doctrine Of force she responds and p
proportion as you have expressed your good will she has
come forth To meet you; and / that there is no
spot this earth where there has has been greater
progress made within the past few years than in the
Empire OF China. lCheefs.l She has expanded
her trade, she has reformed her revenue, syS-
TEN, she IS changing her military ana naval orgalla-
modern science to be taught and the foreign languages
Cheers She has done this under every adverse clrcq
through - years, out Of whcrshe comes with no
rational debt Hong continued applause and laughterI
population You must remember how
difficult to introduce radical changes IN such eoul.