New-York tribune., 1877-05-05
TIE VISIT TO THE KING or SIAM.
GOOD RELATIONS RESTORED.

GOOD RELATIONS RESTORED.
now RRAR-ADMIaAL REYNOLDS WAS gECEIyED-A
ROYAL GEORGE wAsHINGTOS EX-COSsULs
DIsuoNEoTY-SIUDENT COMING TO TnIs CoUN-
TRY.
IFRoM An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF rHE TRIvUSPl
. BANKoK, Siam, Jan. 30.-The dull routine
OF Bankok life has been enlycned Of lao by the visit %
Rcar-Admral Reynolds, oommanderin-chief OF tho
United States naval force ot the Asiatic station In bis
flagship, the Tennessee, accompanied by the double
end" steamer Ashuelot tender Owing 10 the grca.
draft Of the hasship the commandments and ooer,
accompanying him. together with marine guard Gnd
brass band were taken The bar a the mouth Oi tho
Bankol River and brought 10 the city. 10 miles distant
from the Tenuessees anchorage, board the Ashufo
on the 10th inst the King gave an audience 10 tho
American officers, which was distinguished by the
attendance Of unusually large number Of the officials
and nobility SIAM Carriagc-lo of European manuiac-
ture and style were provided by his Majesty 10 convey
the entire party Of officers from the hotel 20 the palace
The suns rays oven this mdwntcr cycee-
iDgly oppressive. and the procession Of carriages raised
clouds Of dust from the mud dcOnstuctcd roads AZ tho
palace grounds the party saluted by regiment of
infantry aud cavalry aud discharge of guns from she
artillery in the park. Crowds OF tawny and nearly
naked men, women and children througod every aya-
bio space along the passage way within the city walls,
and watched with curiosity the movements OF the f0T.
elgnors The officers detained IN the reception,
room which was about the size tfa spacious NcwYork
paror for the space OF minutes and entertained
by several Of the u-men and attendants ~ The King
who conversed nuently English and served TO the yi
itors cigars and tea flourish OF trumpats preceded
by strains Of siamcso instrumental music, signazed tho
Kings presence IN the auliencechambcr 20 which tho
flag officer and his party proceeded, led hY certain
officials while modern brass band, composed Of native
musicians, playeda military march.
The young monarch stood IN military dress before the
yellow satin and gilded chair his throne, opposite
TO the entrance ana at the further end O the main wing
Of the chamber. On side was Small stand on
which rested the Kings helmet; the other side a
spear md q Colts revolving re In the passage
draped with dam3-k curtains led 10 the private apart
menta of his Majesty. Along each ride Of the main wing
were ranged the mobiles and n0aDiitics Of tine hngdom
resident in BanlIok, dressed IN the brilliant and gn.o
saucse court costume, consisting OF ClOscting bocs
OF gold ana silver thread, wrought Ia india and clapd
about tho waist With gold and silver belts and buckles
set with native diamonds and precious stones
At the right Of his Majesty, IN one OF the short
wings stood the brothers Of The King, numbering ab0i!
twenty-five arraycd On military and court dress wiic
on c left in the opp' lite wing stood Ec and
lower officials Of the Government Al TIE natives NoFe
about the waist long cloths of silk In gold, silver and
fancy coloes; Br,t twisted about tine ious She doopng
ends pas.nd between the legs ana occurred in twisted
knot behind. TBS served instead of r0wsrrs and -
more graceful and picturesque. Pup.c or rAI.t loF'
fastened with grtcrs just above the calf oil te Ie- co
pctci tue costume. The hall was omameu'cd with
brilliant frescOc, AMI supported on cdrh -I' "Ih laFS
C0rullian colunrs Massive crysial chandeliers huaf
from the m.ddl. OF tho ceiling. The rich c0s.rmei
drapcr, .ud decorations were pleasing % tho eye com
bning something OF modern architecture and dre, "iA
barblri. .plondor.
Tho comunndcr-in-ch'el and the oiheers advanced ~
ward ihc King and halted number az PAGES rom 'Ho
throne gs th,y sa!uied bis hne'iy H'ii-N'm''M "','
Hoids thcn read brief ana appropriate azure 20 "n'H
ulc King made longer verbal rcpN fpetAlhB
with considerable Taudlty and animation. l'' .-je'y
i. Vet a ,olug mln of - years, bat al husband ana
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idtAtr ii''h o"'' '''' "." '''f'' '''''' '.' II,
SON ui uiIr Y.aGs. lie la rltncr H;Hi' WIN Ai'i''
cl q form and .,oguSUiv cNpfc 'Vs ~ uriyA ilr1'
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coumandog-ir-chrf stepped forward 20 ''' ''I''. i
pr'-'"''I ni' .i'. !" 49,, ,t,, ,,t,.,y
presenter hr I'D I'VE c"'i"'''''' ''-1'''.' ~.
then withdrew from thc aulch'H chaipri tN'i7" wv
lsyc az fla. rear oi the throne % bis private
c"''''''" P' e., l,,...,, a tow
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words Win iio oHic'i3 "hom ihe5 h'h P''''"'' -
, ~ ii,. ,rr,,.i s,r,ctc .,,te assembly dlsrsrzed.
anu u'' II'''J "'''J ,'' -''''' , t....t.
whoever is entitled 10 an alhltn'' Win u, N'"o"
eyuccpd 10 seek M audience with The important p'ron'
'NI''' W ~ -. "a. =. .-.,.,l f,io,s
age eiFoheou'B 'Pi'" ~ '"'''N"l'' Wv 80,
lie Is IN reality the chief n0beman Of Che lhSlon' ana
- 49,. ,,,',,, nor, -, ,,, ,,actinery of government
p'''' '' "'P'' ''' n. D. Ito. ,g,.
Ihe ho''n'''''''" , ,,.. him, nd
named by ms pat'ih'l' iil''.''"i "''.~' ''' 60
tbe name ~ bone with uncouCcacd pride. Tho
" -. a.. .. e..,,,i t,ir.,, vy,. les. formal anI
''''''', ,, ,,., ,,,i,I win fine Fr.t King. Tho
l"i'''"@ ' -, =. g., .i,,,,,,,o, words. yybile
party "''' "'' " -. a.. ,.,,l,., ton l..f..r. g.,
.,.., l,oi, updor q capopy and when sulu,atiuuJ