New-York tribune., 1868-08-22
THE CHINESE EMBASSY IN BOSTON,
WHY THE EMBASSY MADE ITS FIRST OFFICIAL
VISIT IN BOSTON.


WHY THE EMBASSY MADE ITS FIRST OFFICIAL
VISIT IN BOSTON.
Mr. BurliDgame's visit to Boston, in his Off
cal character highly appreciated by favored
pie Of that "aneient and renowned city" The Boston
Trapel SAYS: "Te Celestals have arrived The great
men Of the central howery empire, who, It is said In in
teect and learning worthy 20 rank with the best Of
our own land now tread the streets Of Boston And with
them has come In the past has reflected
high honor on this country, and whose eoqueuee still
remembered with longing by tens Of thousands Of tho
old Bay State We shall hear his voice again not perhaps
as in the stirring and fiery utterances OF bis old campaign
speeches, but still the ysice, musical and clear
breathing noble thoughts in words of surprising beauty
and eloquence"
Mr.. Bnrlngame's reception in the streets Of the city
was marked by genuine enthusiasm The motive OF the
Chinese Pie lenipOtenary In youchsafng official visit
Boston-what he denied all the other cities Of tho
countyis revealed in his reply to the Mayors address
Of welcome Mr. Burlingame sald
On behalf Of myself and my associates thank ! yon
OF Boston. Hitherto we have avoided az public demon,
will which has followed us from our rst arrival in this
country down the present hour but because we felt 10
the demands ss Of our diplomats affairs We have
the single exception for the reason taat Sps,oh b,nn
because It was my old home, pecause,d se,d sln';
Institutions Of learning as It's highest ponts OF intercst
Education s the foundation OF all prefement IN CHINA
a others It was natural therefore, that my associates
should have desired to make themselves acquainted with
aS se at G be- meOss nS for them MT 10 ce your
public schools in all their perfection But have no doubt
20 remember when Tar away Thanking You for this well
come deeply grateful TO you for your personal aca
ance present ourselves to your hospitality Win
con ndence and pleasure.
BosToN, August 21.-Faneuil Hall was tbronged
between II and o'clock to-day the occasion being tho
public reception Of the Chinese Embassy. The women
/ a1laIfI 1sr..
Many Of the latter shook hands with Mr. Burngame and
the members Of the Embassy. The hall finely deco
rated and the music by the Germana Band lent atrac
| tons to the scene.
| THE BANQUET EMBASSY.
! The corporation banquet TO the Embassy at the St.
James Hotel tonight was elegant and interesting Mayor
shurtle presided and introduced the speech making by
complimentary allusion TO the lustrOus Embassy, and
the ancient dynasty which it represents Gov Bullock,
the part OF the State sad that duty remained for
him TO officially assure the distinguished guests OF
the hearty concurrence OF the Executive in the honOrs
rendered by the City Of Boston In closing the Governor
| said:
Let us respect the authority Of existing and ancient
nations, Ono especially before us now that has length
ened and enduring annals AS the Oldest civilized com
munty Of the United States We OF Massachusetts trace
! and that we are ant TO think furnishes ample aud
digned work OF research for several hstOrea antigua
mounds exhumng oorroded tomahawks, and bringing TO
light of day the virtues and the frates OF eight
Spect people Of record Of Ave thousand years You
may call them rude but you have sought Their commerce
their luxury their art and their labor fou may e them
cali Won the same You may doubt their elemental prn-
cples OF Government; but they existed, having Co
vernment ages before you known and more recent
IT, when you that you could maintain and
transmit Government You may question the claim OF
that is known by MS OF the Thought and which
can sacred You may ask you %, why emma CONES
to demand ahIgh place OF dignity among the countries;
| aud she answers with the elOqnence OF long ana
mastery history. that she comes Offering only terms
J OF International equally, as one OF the peoPes
co@paeted and ribbed by the yielssndes Of nty cen.
turtles sesubsstng against all efforts to assa or invade
YOUR commerce. into her ports voices of yor mission
aries into her Interior and the rights OF yo,T citizens
| 1 welcome Mr.. Burlngame and his associates and bid
them God speed on their way the other countries
The Charles Sumner spoke at length pronouncina
warm eulogy upon Mr. Burllngame, in which he said
Mr. Burlingame was not only my personal friend, but
honored associate in representing the good people oi
! he champiOned with memorable elOquence and hdeit
! ". such are no common ties Permit Ine 70 say
! that this splendid welcome now OhEred py
the municipal authorities OF Boston, " only q
must prevail ia this community Here his SbOrs and
triumphs began Here in yOnr early applause aud ap-
In such ample neasur,. He Of u.s. who going forth
into strange country has come back with its highest
Congressional district he now represents the most popu-
oas nation u the gose once tue epreSSn'Itye @ ot
representative OF than third part Of the human
race. The population OF the globe is estimated at 20J0
that OF China than 400 600 O00 and sometimes
at 10000 eco II in this position there be much TO
wonder, there is still for gratitude IN the
unparalleled opportunity which 1t affords.
What we all ask IS opportunity mere, opportunity on
surprising scale, be employed sure, rs TO adj
vance the best interests OF the human family and these
are advanced nation suffer- with Justice and gon-
erosy as reciprocal rule add nothing else eau be the
aim OF present mission There can be no limits 10 the
immeasurabe consequence. For myself am less solic
tOus with regard concessions privileges than with
regard TO that spirit friendship and good neigborhO0d
which embraces alike the edstant ana the neaF ana WEen
once established renders all esO easy. MI Sumner then
gave interesting review Of the visit OF Marco Polo 10
China in the thirteenth century, described by Nene-
| tan historians and drew comparisons De-
tween the experiences OF Polo and Bmlingame.
I'M copcnsion. Mr. Sumner said Aud this
brings me- Mr Mayor TO the treaty watch you invited
me 10 discuss But will not enter upon ms topic
Ii did not call to order for speaking TOO long am
sure should called 10 order IN another place f0 IN
dertakiug 10 speak treaty which has not yet been
proclaiined by the President One remark viii make
aud fake the consequences The treaty does not propose
10 do much but is excellent beginning and trust
ored PeupOtentiary will unlock these great Chinese
cafes which have been bOtcd and barred for long centu
res The mission than the treaty, because II VIII
prepare the way FOR further Intercourse, and VIII help
that order OF things which are among the promises
OF the future. .. -.
AIessrs L. p. Whipple, Charles g. Nazro, and others
made addresses.
TRAIN SMASHED on THE HUDSON RIVER ROAD
porcItKFFpSTF Aur 91-At 2:40 this morn