Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-30
The chinese Ques,ioa.

INTERVIEW WITH CHASG, THE GtANT = his
OPINIONS on CHIN SIX IMMlGRAiioN, FEMALE
SUFFRAGE ETC, ETc.
1t is all the rage nowadays to "inteiyiew'
public characters, and nearly all the big men In
the couniry have been "scen"
was not horn an interyiewist but thought !
would Try my hand at interviewing big man.
interviewed Chang the Chinese giant. lie Ia
the biggest man could find. Anybody can in
tervicw him by paying the usual admission fec
fifty cents
didu't pay il. 1t is not absolutely neces-
sary to 90 see man to interview him. The
reporters of the New York papers accomplish
this arduous task by remaining In the back office
where they have Interviews with prominent men
who are, at the time, in other States. 1t Is a
great saving of travelling expenses.
You may think 1t is a stretch of the imagina-
tion to write upa column and half " interview"
of this kind. But it is not 1t is rather stretch
OF the conscience.
Chang was born in China, which accounts for
his being of Chinese birth.
Changs parents made great deal OF him
eight feet and some inches OF him, m,-or some feet
and eight inches, have forgotten which.
Chang was very obcdient son. At eight years
of age he was unusually small, and his father,
contemplating Journey called him to his side,
| aud said Changce, am going away, and while
am gone you must be good and grow up"
| Chang,as have said, always obeyed his father,
and commenced to grow forthwith.
The old man was absent eighteen years, and
when he returned he was astonished to find his
son still growing, and told him he might stop
| now. Chung said he was satisfied II the old man
was, and has not grown any since.
If the faith had never returned, Chaug's hight
would now be fearful to contemplate.
But to return to the interview.
/ question whether there is another question OF
SO much importance just now MS the Chinese
Question.
"Mr. Chang" asked what is your opinion
of Chinese Immigration r.
Chang" Tai kai chi chi talkee chop chep."
This am pleased to say, merely corroborates
the opinion i have promulgated myself on this
sui jcct: and / am confident 1t will have ten,
dcncy to encourage or oppose the introduction ol
Coolie abor-I don't know which.
Another question: -"What are your feelings
touching female sutfrage!"
Chang-"Maskee chow chow piii-tung much'
After such aa open avowa of the rights o
| woman as this the wonun's rights ladies VII
| surely CkpDuse tne cause Ol Juul Sniiiiiilau VIII
all their nights and pens and voices-if not es
puuse John himself.
SLOW do you regard the eight hour law, Mr.
Chang "fliki.pki ogo-longo topsidee krink
un broki chungmurg."
| was greatly surprised to hear Chang say this
| had always entertained u contrary opinion LIE
us hope they will become better informed on thi
subject alter a ccniury's soourn among us.
.'Are not The ceestials deferred FROM embark
: ing 10 this cuuttry, on account of the many dan
"a gers they are liable to meet on their arrival-suc
as being ni.takeD for Geo. Francis Train, or be
Ing elected to the Legislature 2"
j. Chang -"Snuchong chow chow oyezee.'
: Thought so.
~ have heard the Chinese are indolent and wi
. not work for one dollar as long as they can stea
II two-is this so, Mr.. Chang 2"
: Chang-"WhoeveI says go, Is an habitual On
A selfprOclamtd -"
This emphatic reply, 10 the most Improved an
terse language. pleased me. II shows that lh
n Chinese are capable of loftier things Than fryin
l. mackerrl in the Kitchen or washing shirts In u
: laundry 1t does, indeed.
% You will probably say this lis only half an inte
yuw.
q That is just what II Is.
- Chang Is too big to interview all at one time.
!" am going around some day to flush him.
L. Yours, Is DAnD.