The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-22
THE GEL LESTTALS.
ChIpa In BostOn-A CaTand Banquet and
Bpaaohens

The corporation banquet to the Embassy ~
the St. James Hotel, Boston, last nlghS was
elegant and interesting, Mayor SnutueH pre-
compItmentary allusion to the illustrious
Embassy, and the ancient dynasty Wnlcn IL
represents Governor Bullock, on the part OF
the State remarked that no duty remaned ftr
him save to officially assure the distinguished
guests of the hearty concurrence of the Execu
tive in the honors rendered by the City of Boston.
In closing the Governor sald:-
You may ask, it you will, why China comes
here with an American citizen for her Embassa.
dor, TO demand high place of dignity among
the countries, and she answers with the elo-
quence OF a long and mastery history, that sne
comes Offering only terms OF International
equality, as one of the peoples and Governments
OF the world OF to-day, compacted and ribbeI
by the viclssitudes OF fifty centuries. self
subslstIug against all efforts to assail or in wade
her, but willing and anxious now to welcome
the sails OF your commerce into her ports, the
voices OF your missiOusre into her interior,
and the rights of your citizens within her
jurisdiction In that spirit, aud in that cause,
l welcome Mr.. Burlngame and his associates,
and bid them God speed on their way to the
other countries.
The Hon. Charles Sumner spoke at length,
pronouncing warm eulogy upon Mr. Burlln-
game, in which he satd:-
"Mr. Burlingame was not only my personal
friend, but an hOnored associate in representing
the good people OF this community, and In ad-
vancing a great cause, which he championed
with memorable eloquence and fidelity. Such
are o common ties. Permit me to say that this
splendid welcome now offered by the municipal
authorities of Boston, Is only q natural express
sion OF the sentiments which must prevail in this
community. Here his labors aud triumphs began.
Here our early applause aud approving voices
he first tasted of that honor which Is now his
in such ample measure. He is one of us who
gong forth into strange country has come
back with lis highest trusts and diguities. Once
| the representative Of single Congressional
| district, he now represents the most popuous
nation OF the globe. Once the representative OF
| little more than a third part of Boston, he Is
! now the representative OF more than a third
| part of the human IaCe. The population of the
globe is estimated at 1900 0OO 0O0 that of China
at more than 400, 600, 900 and sometimes at even
600,OOO,000 II in this position there be much
to excite wonder, there is still more for
gratitude in the un paraeed opportunity which
1t affords. What we all ask Is opportunity here
| opportunity on surpossing scale, to be
| employed, am sure, SO as TO advance the best
interests of the human family; and if these
| are advanced no nation can suffer, with justice
| and generosity as the reciprocal rule, and
nothing else can be the aim OF the present ms.
sion. There can be no limits to the immeasura.
! BILE consequence. For myself, am less solicit
GUS with regard to concessions or privileges than
with regard to that spirit OF friendship and good
neiRhbOrhood which embraces alike the distant
and the near, aud when once established tenders
| all else easy. Mr.. Sumner then gave an interest
| ing review of the visit Of Marco Polo to China
| in the thirteenth century, as described by the
| Venit1an historians, and drew comparisons be.
Tween lDe experiences OF Polo ana Burllngame
In conclusion, Mr.. Sumner said: And this brings
me, Mr.. May or, 10 the treaty which you invited
me to discuss. But will not now enter upon
this topic. II you did not Call to order ioI
speaking too long, l am sure should be called
TO oroer in another place for undertaking tc
speak OF q treaty which has not yet been pro
claimed by the President. One remark will
| make, and take the consequences. The treaty
does not propose to do much, but is an excel
lent beginning; and trust through the good
offices Of our iellow-citlzen the honored Pleni
potentary will unlock these great Cnlnese
gates, which have been bolted and barred fol
| long centuries. The mission is more than the
further intercourse, and will help that ne orde
OF things which are among the promises of th'
| tuture