The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-26
TIE CHINESE TREATY.
Its Unanimous Ratification 10y
She Senate.
Minister Burlingame's Grand Con.
gressiOnai Reception.
RnfidcatiOn Of tho Treaty.

SErSHfUuaA ENtCcptiOis
Ratification Of tho Treaty.
WASHINGTON July rs, 1868.
After protracted session last evening the Sensdo
unanimously ratified the Chinese treaty.
The discussion which occurred on the subject was
not directed against the general principles OF tho
treaty in the definition of its provisions thaA
there might be no misunderstanding OF its terms.
COINS WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
The section in regard to a uniform system OF coins
weights and measures stricken out as subleoS
open for subsequent consideration.
CITIZENSHIP.
Some explanatory amendments were made TO the
section in relation to citizenship, declaring that alt
Chinese residents in this country should enjoy tho
same rights OF naturalization citizens OF any other
nation.
ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
On the subject OF the admission Of Chinese to tho
public schools Of the United States the Senate held
the ground that they should be admitted to all the
privileges OF a citizen Of the most favored
natiOn-that is that the Congress Of the
United States has no right to indi-
cate who should or who should not be
admitted to State schools. Facilities to attend suoA
schools must be regulated by State laws. In regard
to admission to all institutions OF learning estab-
lished by the government OF the United States the
citizens OF China were to have the same oppOrtuni-
ties as any other applicant.
The feeling manifested by the Senate was OF tho
most amicable character, and disposition was
shown to extend to the great empire all the latitude
that international laws and the welfare of either
country could require.
Opposition from the representatives OF the Pacific
coast not of the disposition that was at firss
presumed would attend the measure. Although
Sen atOrs from section show some objection.
it was mainly in view of having the provisions OF
the treaty 30 explained that there might be doubt
about its application.
In private conversation a number Of Senators
were heard to speak of the ratification
in the highest terms, and they showed
great satisfaction at the unanmity that
was felt all around. Several Pacific coast Senator'S
spoke in high terms Of the industry, frugality and
intelligence Of the Chinese population generally in
that section. In agriculture they exhibit remark
able proficiency, while in mechanical skill they are
not inferior to the BEST
Minister Burlngame, in company with General
Banks, visited the Capitol last evening and remained
short time.
Preparations will be made for becoming celebpa-
ton OF the consummation Of this great treaty
The Reception.
WASHINGTON July Is. 1853.
Metropolitan Hotel was brilliant affair." Though
both Houses OF Congress In session, the attend
ance at the reception both crowded and select.
The affair commenced about nine O'Clock, when tho
parlors Of the hotel were thrown open and tho
guests were ushered into the presence Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Burlingame. Chin Sun, Kung.Ye and Teh and
the attaches Of the legation The host and
hostess received the company with great cor
diality, each person being introduced BY
General Banks The visitors comprised representa-
tives Of the army, navy, Senate, House, diplomatic
corps, correspondents and citizens generally. Among
those present were Minister Thornton, Of England,
Mons Berthemy Senior Conn., and other foreign min.
| isters General Butler figured prominently among
the guests and pointed out to the Chinese phi.
losophers who eyed him with the utmost interest.
They had heard Of Butler believing in the Chinese
doctrine Of concusson and hence their deep interest.
| Attorney General Evarts was also present, and
| Grandfather Welles, Of the navy, and Stanton,
| junior, formerly Of the War Department Tho
| ladies were quite as numerous as the gentle
| men, and displayed the most costly toilets.
About two hours were spent in pleasing converse
ton in the parlors, and then the company led
| to the grand dining hall, where very complete and
elegant repast was in waiting Owing to the great
| crowd Of persons present-over fifteen hundred
being in attendance-some little confusion occurred
| here and the consequence that some few mpoy-
tant guests were for Q while overlooked, though Of
| course Internationally. Mr.. and Mrs. Buriin-
| game did all In their power for the
entertainment Of their guests in which they were
| seconded by Messrs. Brown and Dechamps, Secre.
taries of Legation. After the supper the company
again repaired to the parors, where to late hour
| the interchange Of social amenities was kept up
Future Movements Of MIR. Burlingame and
His Associates.
WARRINGTON, July %, 1868.
When Mr.. Burlingame leaves here he will go to
Philadelphia and visit Jay Cookies residence at tho
urgent invitation Of the famous banker. From
| Philadelphia Mr.. BuhinQame and suite will
proceed to New York CITY, and without delay
will go up the Hudson river and thence to Auburn
to visit Mr.. Secretary Seward at his homo. The re-
representatives. OF all the foreign Powers have alss
been invited and expected to be present on tho
occasion. From Auburn the embassy will proceed
to Niagara Falls for short visit, return to Saratoga
Springs and thence to Boston, where Q grand ovio
and military reception awaits Mr.. Burlingame ten.
dered by the authorities Of the State Of Msssaohu.
| sets and city Of Boston.
| Mr. Burlipgame has taken passage in the steamer
which sails from New York for Liverpool on the loth
| OF August next.