The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-26

The Chinese-BurlInsam Mission in London.
Our London correspondent has given us an
interesting account of the Chinese Embassy
in the British metropolis-how it has been
received by the public and press and by
Lord Stanley, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs,
and what are the prospects of the mission.
The cold reception Mr.. Burlingame and his
associates received at first was in remarkable
contrast with their cordial and friendly treat
ment in this country. It was like q sudden
change from sunshine and gladness to dreary
winter, and the Chinese did not fail to perceive
that. Here they enjoyed the utmost freedom
in their movements without apprehension of
have been Obliged to assume an exclusive
dignity and to seclude themselves compare
lively from public gaze. In the United States
they were feted, honored and treated with
kindness by both the people and the govern
ment. They went to the theatres, races and
only without suffering annoyance or imperti-
nence, but to meet with q welcome smile,
respect and cordial greeting at oil times.
In London it has been very different, except
that Lord Stanley received them officially in q
kind manner expressed his pleasure at the
appointment of Mr.. Burlingame as chief
ambassador, and promised to present them
to the Queen Immediately upon her return to
Windsor Castle. This contrast between their
reception here and in England has struck the
Chinese and created an impression favorable
to this country. We are informed, however,
that after the Embassy has been presented to
her Majesty there will be given series Of
entertainments to it, beginning with splendid
dinner by the Lord Mayor of London. Still
we have no doubt the mission will accomplish
its object notwithstanding the GOODNESS of the
English up to this time; for England cannot
afford to go back or stand still in her policy
with regard to China when the United States
are advancing Much as the treaty made here
by Mr.. Burlngame may be disliked, the Bril-
fish government is too wise to reject It and to
place itself in quasi hostile attitude to this
country.
That portion of the British press repre-
sentng the old India traders and opium snug
glers which roared so fiiriously lately against
the Burlingame mission has changed its tone
and now growls very gently indeed. II con-
descends to say now that the fact that Mr..
Burlingamc is not a native of China will be
no obstacle TO his success at the courts to
which he is accredited and that they will for
get it If he does. What pity Mr.. Burin-
game cannot transform himself into an Eng
lishman! With what cciat he would be re-
ceived in England How he would be lion
lied But as he Is an American he must be
thankful for even such condescension as is pro-
missed Of a reception IL he conducts himself
| properly. This is really very patronizing.
However, we will not quarrel about the spirit
OF the remarks since there is complete back
ing down. and as we are informed there twill
be no obstacle to Mr.. Burlingames success at
| the courts to which he il accredited" An
other qualifying condition is that Mr.. Burlin-
game must abstain ''from interference with
political intrignes, and "act az though there
would be no separate national interests IN
Europe and America, as far az their relations
with China are concerned or course Il will
be all right then, for Mr.. Burlingameha has said
over and over again that he seeks no exclusive
privileges for the United States, and he will