The New York herald., 1870-06-16

Imperial Mission to Chinn-The Minister
co Travel to Pekiu by Way Of Amcricn-
Personal Sketch OF the Diplomat-To Study
America Before Visiting kin-Isusso-Ameri.
cnn Interests In Asia.
ST. PETERSBURG May 20, 1870.
General ylangally, Russian Minister to China.
leaves here to-day route for PeEin by the way of
the United States, where he lntends to remain o
month or two.
tary man, one Of the mort distinguished officers
Of the Russian army, aud was chosen to his present
post at the especial desire OF the Emperor, who
entcrtaius toward him feelings Of the most COM
plete confidence and respect on account OF his en-
iightenei spirit, as we'll as tact and ability. The
General has occupied his present post number OF
years, and before returning 20 Pekin wishes to be-
come acquainted with the United States He bears
with him letters to some OF your most distinguishes
officials, military and CIVIL from Minister Curtin,
and also TO number Of prominent private citizens,
which will insure him that hospitality which the
American people are so ready to show worthy
guest.
The Russian Minister in Pekin was an intimate
friend Of our distinguished and lamented country
man, Mr. Euringame, whom lie visited almost
every day during the short time that he lived in st.
Petersburg. In talking Of General Vlangally, Mr..
Burlingame told me that from the first moment Of
their acquaintance he had found In the representa-
tive OF Russia most sincere and effective assistance
in inauguraJing that policy In China which was the
crowning act OF Mr.. Burlingamc's liie.,
General vlangally during his stay in America
wishes to become acquainted with our institutions
and examine the progress and rapid development
winch form so remarkable feature OF American
history. 1t Is his mention to visit the battle field
Of Gettysburg ana other places rendered famous Dy
the rebellion. 1t evident that before returning to
Pekin the General WISHES to know our people,
In nQtt ara arl1oc
interested in preserving the generous and progressive
policy begun by Mr.. Burlineame from being over
thrown by the reaction which, no doubt, will be
attempted by interested parties in China.
In every case 1t is the bounden duty OF the
the United States do not suffer on the Pacific. The
United States and Russia are the only ntaions hav-
ing great and ID permanent Interests IN China. The
the hour, founded on the deshe to make
as much money as possible out Of the Chinese,
OF rage which forms one-tliird of the whole
human family. A wise Providence sent Mr.. Bur-
moment IT is the duty OF the United States to See
that this mission be faithfully and honestly carried
out ana that Its principles be not forsaken hereafter
The Emperor and people OF Russia have shown In
the most unmistakabe manner, both by word and
deed that the Burllngame policy is their policy:
he secured and maintained only by genuine and
friendly understanding between her, The United
states ana ~ Ku 81 Amera d n hssa Ghneea can
these two great Powers OF the Eastern and Western
Continents VIII but act together. Recognizing the
great principle that our nelghbOrs' prosperity Is
Beneficial to u.s. it is our best interest to that JUS
tice Is done 10 China. Russia Is IN the same posi-
tiOn She touches China by land; we do by water Our
commerce in the future viii be immense unless with
neglect amounting to cripnaliiy we allow other
and In reality less favored nations to take 1t away
from u.s.. II we allow China to be Indianized shall
commit crime, and what might be called worse-a
mistake without parallel in history. Mr. Burlin-
game, who was on Intimate terms with President
Grant, was confident Of the sympathy Of the Chief
Magistrate, and said that 1.-THE President was fully
alive to the necessity OF making the influence Of
America felt in Chinese affairs"
The visit of the Russian Minister it Is to be ex.
pected will be NET by those expressions Of welcome
by our citizens which are due TO so distinguished a
visitor and to man vino Is likely for long time to
come 10 represent power so friendly to the United
States as Russia, and whose co-opera ion Is Of such
importance in seeing that justice is done TO China