The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-05
Owing to His Efforts the Emperor Will Send
One Hundred and Fifty Youths to
Study in American Colleges.
CONDITIONS OF THE COMPACT.
Beginning of a Social Revolu-
ton in China.

peculiar interest, not only by his college mates bus
also by the officers Of the institution 1t is remem-
bered that he did well for one in his condition. 70
is needless to say that he was an example OF pro-
pricty and industry. His yellow, inscrutablo
face was not among those familiar at Eh's or
the Temple, and he never charged
with offences on the bass viol or French
horn. He was reserved, as man somewhat out OF
place and who is looked upon as an experiment u
wont to be. He had few or no intimate c0mpan-
ions though he could not be called unsoc:al In his
way; and through all his course certain native
dignity shielded him from the usual jokes and en-
forced becoming respect. During his primary
education he had acquired good knowledge Of tho
English language, and after his admission his reci-
tations and exercises soon showed that he did not
hold his place by tolerance only To have MAIN
tanned his standing and graduated at all w0uld
have been creditabe, but he succeeded in becoming
q good scholar Of the course and his subsequent
gives proof that he laid the foundation In his
industry and carefulness for life Of usefulness and
honor, which many of his classmates may well envy.
HIS RETURN TO CHINA
He left the United States after graduating ana
returned to China, and probably has passed from
the minds Of all but few OF his classmates. But
those fcw-with certain OF the older professors
have watched his course with undated interest
He located himself at Shanghai, and at once began
devote himself to what has grown into the great
object his life-the overthrow of the spirit or
hostility to foreigners especially Americans, and
the education and elevation of his race by closer
acquaintance with the customs and institutions or
Western nations. He Is known throughout China
as the best friend of the United States, as he u
among the most intelligent and best educated Of
his countrymen. For nearly twenty years he has
given his influence and labor to this object
AS one Of the most important means No
has steadastly urged the sending Of Chinese youths
to the United States be educated at the expense
OF the government. Tie project was one that en-
braced not the action Of individuals only, nor even
VI MD. be but he has Sought 70 break down tho
hereditary opposition OF the central governments
and enlist its power. toward its accomplishment
No one not acquainted with China and the Chinese
can well comprehend how hopeless the project ap-
parenty was.
directed toward winning over the local author
tiles with whom he was brought In contact such e.
oicias, and he hoped, even If he were not able to
secure their open favor, at least to restrain tneir
sSst te late snangnas and
many OF his subordinates Rave become the
earnest advocates OF the projece. His influence
has also extended to the central government aS
Pekin, and 1t is reported and believed by American
residents that Weu-Chong, who is reported to be-
the ablest member Of the Interior Council, Is COM
mitted to its support.
SENDING CHINESE FOR EDUCATION IN AMERICA.
At any rate the plan has so far advanced that the
first instalment Of youths will be sent forward to
the United States early the coming summer. They
az and 80
named by the Chinese government, nave been ap-
pointed to accompany them, and large fund has
been appropriated for their expenses II Is asserted
that this fund amounts to two millions OF Next
can dollars, for which q certain percentage OF the
China.
The plan as it finally took form and is now being
carried out Is understood to be as follows:-
PROGRAMME THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT
l. The Chinese government to select thirty boys each
% @ s; arc
not to exceed fourteen years Of when they enter the
Be- "a q
is be made thorough as possible before they are sens
The entire expense for their support and ednoatie.
% ses n also
Ao ass yearly
them the United States and remain with them iis &
language
to IN
The students are saTsS to sa sr
ss n q s hS ss BEYOND period .
rsgarasd from the s Tst as lint in the ser
signed him the completion Of his education and e
student il narrew
ssasn be SoI
selves their Chinese s nationality or become
II appears from the local papers at Shanghai to b
q matter of much speculation how the whole anair
win BY me Z nRa the
favorable reception which has been extended to tho
mot snSsa, Watcher Sass pa,s.
the two sa sus Il w ss.S
r r Mr. LOW the United States Minis
ter at Pekn is reported to have abored for its sue
cess and Mr.. Seward, the Consul ut Shanghae, has
taken an open and earnest interest In 1t from tho
first. No doubt when the youths are ready to leave,
fxvtll hn mn tn q
states respecting the objects which China has In
view.
But the general education to be had in tho
schools and colleges OF the United States, or
by max making this government affair. II China
is Impressed with the necessity OF any
certainly al y,s sns ana suss e
navy as It has They have not been unmndful Of
the lesson they were taught BY Americans and
in 1883 An attempt, 1t Is believed will accordingly
be made to secure the admission Of part Of the
tSs n ae ~ In this Ss
are but following. the course pursued by the jap
anese, and which has been successful It Is not I'M
probable that the first Onicia Information that the
United states may have Of the scheme will be ac-
companied by q request to that effect. To what ex-
certain but, Judging from the forward state OF the
preparations, and the silence, so far, OF the gov
On Roped an made
ton OF sending the youths. 1t may be that failure
would lead to the diversion OF part Of the stu
dents to Europe II opportunities were offered there.
THK OPINION OF AMERICAN RESIDENTS IN CHINA,
certainly In Shanghae, appears to be strongly In
favor OF the enterprise. IL Is regarded as likely TO
strengthen their position aud ultimately place them
on better footing in the country. Whatever looks
to such result will not want favor. 1t IL welI
known how firmly the subjects OF Great Britain and
Germany have fixed themselves not only In tho
country, but In all branches OF the government ser
vice open to foreigners The customs service-th0
most important in the empire-is filed with English
and Scotch, while 1t contains less than half dozen
Americans In the higher positions In the struggle
the United States on the one hand and European
nations on the other, the latter reap many advan-
tagcs from their ntrenchcd positions and what
ever promises to give Americans an equal chance
or weaken the hold Of other natiooNlites b looked
upon with interest and satisfaction.