The New York herald., 1871-10-06
i Around the World with the Great
American Statesman.
A Chinese Prototype OF Tam
many Hall.
Interviews with the MikadO, Khedve,
Sultan and President Theirs.
SEWARD ON THE PRESIDENCY
His Stock in the Seneca Stone
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His Stock in the Seneca Stone
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PEEKsKrLL, Oct. 4. 1871. ).
Back nom his travels The representative s!ates-
man OF America, whose footsteps nave encircled
the globe, is once more upon his native heath.
win what pleasure aId We from time to tune
read reports !. from . afar how sultan. Tycoon,
Khediye Miknsp, and, Gear vicd with one
another in doing nonor to the American
whose fame has passed into distant lanos,
even as far as mis- travels extendedl 1t was
MI the moro .pratifving because the people OF
the United states felt mat they were nonored IN
the person or their exrSecretary Through the cor
respondents OF ths HERALD tile world has been
informed how Mf. Seward had exchanged
she compliments Of the season with the
Great Mikado, who had never before unveiled his
sacred face any toreigner; how the Anglo INDIAN
arstocracy paln homage to the genius OF the great
American traveller; and, 70 crown all honOrS, we
shall further on read how the Sultan and the
Khedive nearly broke out into open quarrel about
tne question VINO should have the precedence IN
extending Inequalities to Grand vizler Seward.
the object OF so mucn vencration Is now quietly
yep0sng In the secluded summer residence Of his
son, Mr.. Frederick a. seward. near Montrose on
the Hudson, almost opposite yerpancxs Point, the
historical spot where Major Andres mission was
brought to fatal end Ihiher drove to-day from the
nclgnDoring village Of Peeksk and after alignting
from the buggy was met By Mr. Frederick Fl. Seward
and shown into the parl0r to await the return OF the
ssold gentleman" who was out for morning walk.
Amer few minutes waiting, during winch l adi
mired the beautiful scenery and view or the
Hudson presented from TINS point sthere appeared
ON the veranda the form or man very much
<xxys<t foD sot;1
cnecrful healthy look. I ut once recognized the
well-known form and features OF the Hon.
william II. Seward. After the introduction. aud+
IVES going to say customary handshaking, but there
was no handshakng, because, alas Mr. Seward
has long since been deprived or the use OF
both his hands, which are paralyzed. After
tine Introductory remarks. Mr.. Seward drifrcd into
lengthy description OF his travels, OF which more
anon.
1he famous Secretary is physically but o wreck OF
his former SELF though he yet retains mdcn OF that
mental vigor which made MIN one OF the heroes in
our great strife for national existence. HIS eyes still
reject the Light OF a giapt intellect; MS race is
almost norid with health. In fact the tour around
the world seems to have greatly benefited him.
began:-- ~ ~ rs. o. .Vs'NaiM i
rrmr.s Seward T am proud TO welcome you back
TO native country, after your extended travels
BY sea and land.n ~. Is
II am glad 70 see you. SIR; Ishpposs you are
going TO be my'intefviewer." --s ~
ssI aspire 70 thas honor, although you VIII rArdons
me for saying. the most ambitious Of M cannot rival
your acnievements IN the way OF interviewing-for
sre You NOT SIR, the Greas American Interviewer ~
well the Great American Traveller. Witness your
interviews with the great vetled kfkadO the Sui
tan the Gear and the Khedve-demi-gods who
lord u over the tribes OF men. But, talking about
ths Mikado, what chance has civilization in Japana'
"t is progressing there with gigantic strides. The
Jap with great facility to our
cavtlzastoh ana are emuious-I will not say imlta-
sive--of foreigners. Not SO with the Chinese,
who, after NIL, are OF the same race as the
japanese. the reason Of the difference Is
simply this: japan Is very narrow country, and
has many seap0rts where the inhabitants come
much in contact with foreigners. But the Chinese,
aeallnGs with Engllshmen and Americans. Besides,
CHINA s s0 tnlcKly populated that the inhabitants
and toll necessarily to make bare. living: The
Chlnese, a. race, are mentally and physically not
ssn ana sne people Of
cation y IN many respects perfect one ana there
even in advance or us the Chinese very serious
ana undemonst!ative Take for instance the Chinese
laDorer he will work for y0u on contract, and work
conscientousIy, as long as you pay hum. But he
does not think he ls under any obligation TO you
s anf
nner race IN existence tnan the Monaghan race In
HhfnQ~u Il 81 .Mt
is there much corruption in the Chinese govern
ment, but particularly In the city government OF
Pekins DO they boast Of Rings something ike our
'.rhe governments OF CHINA is q very corrupt one.
theoretically position is awarded according to
merit; theoretically there is competitive examna.
uon for every Office; but In practice Offices are
given to those who can raise the most taxes,
tSe pressing needs of the government ano TO put by
oometning handsome for themselves s
sna sae S e RnS
0sns,s ace noasl BSs beg Sonr pardon | ySn
= ssssncs Of OF u.s. 1Se AMONG s
natural curiosisies. yon have seen the Emperor or
:There n no Emperor in China now; that Is 70
say the Emperor. who Is boy OF fourteen, y
minor and the country is governed by regency.
But have conferred with MS uncle and the men,
Ders Of the Ministry, ana they were very solcltous
n caring that my journey through China should be
siYouf interview with the Mikado OF Japan must
have been very interesting; how was II brought
"Thc Primo Minister OF Japan asKeo me 70 name
the day and hour when wished To sec the Mfkado.
private audiences favor which had never he
fore been conferred upon any foreign representative.
We first called on the Prime Mlnister OF japan, VINO
conducted us 10 summer house, wnere we were
ee % o Se Fsngn s
mer house, where the Mlkado, AS special honor,
nsn come . o a or m hs never n
dazzling spendor ana surrounded by his court
Ine Mikado Is young man Of twenty-five He does
nos appear to lie On extraordinary genius, nor does
he loOk nsignIdcanL He Is Intelligent and seems
be perfectly conscious OF the dignity OF his position
the presentation was in this nanner:-The Prime
on is and presented IL to the Mikado, who touched
1t with his wand or sceptre. The interpreter there
upon translated it--.5alutation to the Minister OF
the United States MIR. De Long then introduced
ne to the Mikado, and his words were translated
81 the same interpreter written another sheet or
paper and handed TO the Emperor. The rest OF the
conversation was carried on In the same manner.
no NJ In ma golua
the American nation, and told the Ministers to con-
Ter with me, as one who had great experience OF
government and would give them valuable lniorma-
0On In maly things. Aud did have several con-
ferencea with the Prime Minister, whom FOUND TO