The New York herald., 1868-03-12

The Burlinsame Nissi0n-Its Negotiation and
Object-Public Opinion Of the Undertaking.
The British and French Cnrping of Disnp-
provnl-The Men and the Salaries.
HONG KONG, Jan. Is, 1853.
AS the piece de Resistance OF this correspondence
have to report news which will cause no little sur
prise in circles whose members are not sbehind the
scenes'-the appointment OF Mr.. Anson BurliHgame
envoy from China to the United States and Europe
propose, after giving all the particulars at my
mand, to add q few OF the local journalistic opinions
which can hardly fail to interest and amuse your
readers. You will observe that they emanate exclu-
Sively from English journals and English writers;
Hor in this colony and in China generally, American
Journalism is unrepresented, with eXcepion-the
Shanghae Nelos Letter. may remark that Mr.. Bur-
aingame's appointment is the all-engrossing topic Of
conversation at present in China circles will leave
you to Judge OF the opinions entertained by the
extracts subjon:-
The announcement Of Mr.. Burlngame's appoint
ment was thus heralded by the china Mdd which
paper seems as q rule favorable to American enter
prise while strongly opposed to any attempt to poach
npon John Bulls 'spreservesn which it appears
certain vested interests at the open ports The writer
Bays:-"When some fourteen months ago we an
nounced in these columns the return OF Pintaen the
Chinese Commissioner from his travels in Europe
we little thought that his mission would be but the
herald and the harbinger OF the embassy now an
nounced as about to start from China for Europe and
the United States. The Chinese government of its
bwn accord have taken the greatest step In their his
fory so far as their foreign relations are concerned
They have asked the Hon. Anson Burlingame who
has represented the United States government for six
years and who was retiring from the diplomatic ser.
vice. to become their minister and representa-
tive TO America and all the European treaty
Powers. 1t Is an epoch not only In their history but
In that Of civilization; and, II properly backed the
mission viii simplify many questions OF policy. The
mission or embassy as 1t Is termed is to consist Of
The following members:-The Hon. Anson Burlin-
game, Ambassador-in-Chief ]. McC. Brown, Esq.
assistant Chinese Secretary of her Branic Majestys
Aegaton), Chinese Secretary; f. de Champs (Cus.
Toms Kiukiang Interpreter; Chikang Manchow OF
fhe fourth rank, and Scn.kia-ku, a Chinese OF the
Fourth rank, both employees or the Tsung-li Yamen,
hre to be raised to the dignity OF red button
hs assistant ambassadors, ana twenty four Chinese
Hxil go secretaries, &c. The post Of French inter-
prefer was offered first TO NJ. lie Mare, Of his Impe
Eial Majesty's Legation at Pekng, but de-
clined and was then offered to and accepted
by NJ. de Champs, who In company with Mr..
Bowra, accompanied the unofficial mission
bast year. Mr.. Burlingame will leave Hong Kong
Tor Europe by the last mail in January, and
precise date is assigned for his return and his salary
1s40000 per annum) is 10 continue so long he
be absent from China we may safely infer that he
nyil not revisit this colony for year two at least
ye hear that the British Minister Sir r. Acock, has
felegraphed 70 Lord Stanley announcing his approba-
tion Of the scheme while the French Minister, the
Comte LAlemand, has teiegraphed to his govern
ment his emphatic disapproyal Of the whole affair.
The influence OF Mr.. Hart with Mr.. Burlingame has
song been known and commented on, and unfriendly
critics have been wont to assert that the virtual
envoy OF the United states 10 China the Inspec-
tor General OF Customs. But under any circum-
stances must congratulate Mr.. Hart the choice
anade-if indeed the choice OF minister has rested
with him. II is, however, undoubted that by the
departure Of Mr.. Burlingame Mr.. Hart has deprived
himself Of q most faithful friend, Of whom he viii,
houbtess feel the need when at the revision OF the
treaties. The question Of the customs will be dis
cussed next year,
SO much for the liberal organ in China. ITS oppo
pent morning journal Of some influence and larger
daily circulation, though without the advantage pos
Sessed by the Mat, In an overland edition thus
writes upon the subject; and am bound TO say that
Ats opinions find an echo in many quarters where 1t
6as to be expected that Burngame's appointment
would be favorably received make no apology for
guOtng this and the preceding article In fun, be.
Eause they represent the views OF the two parties In
China, and the journals the leading papers Of the
Two sections into which the foreign community Is
divided.
The Press says: ''Mr. Burlingames appointment as
ambassador To everywhere from the Court OF Peking,
- spoken OF as actual fact by people who came
down from the north on Friday, and the first i'm
preston excited by the story-that II could be no.
Thing but 'shGve'-has TO be given up. The
"details Of the appointment appear TO be known.
As multiform Excelency is TO receive n salary OF
$4,000 year and his travelling expenses paid,
consideration OF no small moment for diplomatic
representative accredited TO the government at
Washington and all European Courts lfhe can
reed In keeping the Chinese Ia the dark as TO the
ridiculous impracticabi;y Of their scheme for a
year or two and draw the salary during that time,
Eoubt very Ofef term Of service as ambassador 10
The world a; large will furnish him with pecunary
recompense quite considerable enough TO compensate
1n for the sacrnce Of his emoluments as American
minister at Peking. II is generally understood that
the pay accorded TO the foreign agents Of the great
republic Is not excessive. and would not be an i'm
portant consideration in such case as this Then
The title TO be borne by gentleman accredited TO
awo hemispheres must be prodgiously magnificent,
sspangloriOus,' and IT'S dazzling us re might affect
the Spartan nerves even Of United states Minis
at present though the phrase Envoy Extra
ordinary viii certainly have to I've included therein
Perhaps, however, man who comes from the Celes-
fa Empire represe the Brother OF the sun and
Moon AT the courts OF oil earthly poentates ought to
have title with astronomical tinge. The German
lille Drchtducht, which Carlyle always translates
shs Transparency might suggest something
like his Solar Glory or his Lunar Radiance
nnd the house occupied at any time by the
Domadc embassy might be called the Asylum. The
httaches would be satellites and the messengers
comets, and suitors for an interview with his Radi-
ence might ASK leave to take an observation II the
Celestiai ambassador visible. Whether the Chi
pese government viii nnd II economical plan 10
Keep up company Of moving diplomatiss, apart
from the unlikelihood that the travellers will be
able TO transact any business at the various ,tas
IN which from time TO time they may set up their
tent, which II is In the least degree important to
China that they should transact viii be revealed In
tme to the Peking authorities. Perhaps 1t win also
be revealed TO the outside world how they have been
lld TO lay out $40. 900 year and Mr.. Burlingames
travelling expenses as such singularly bad interest
HAS one among all the European diplomatists at
Seking been merciful enough TO warn the Chinese
tuers against wasting their money In this ridiculous
fashionf Have they been reluctant 10 deprive their
puondam comrade, the United states Minister, OF the
baels which he had earned fairs by inventing this
wonderful appointment or have they been pru-
IDENTITY left In ignorance OF the grand scheme
tll y was sealed and settled and his Radiance
pad started on that delicious mission TO the
government OF Washington aud the courts OF Europe
H. generalf That the Chinese government has not
been treated well In the matter Is very manifest,
thouRh II Is difficult to say, Of course, who is the
chief sinner Moreover, step has been taken, as