The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-15
The Prince Asks Grant to
~ Mediate with Japan.
THE LoocHoo ISLANDS.
China Threatens War with Japan
for Their Possession.
WILL GRANT BE THE PEACEMAKER?

PEKIN, June Is, 1872
, Prince Kung was punctual in his return OF the
call of General Grant. He came to the Legation in
parlors of the Legation. Several officers from the
Richmond happened to be in Pekin on holiday,
and the General invited them. well the officers
Of the Ashueot who at the legation to receive
the Prince. Among these officers were Lieutenant
sperry. Lieutenant Patch and Master Macrse. As
al the officers were in full uniform the recep-
ton OF the Prince became almost an i'm
posing affair. The Prince was accompanied
by the Grand Secretaries. ana soon as he
was presented to the members oft the General 8
party he was led into the dining room and we all
sat around table and were given tea and sweet
meats and champagne. During this visit there oc-
CURED remarkable conversation. which may not
be without its effect the politics Of the East.
they referred to general questions. noted down and
send you:-
Prince KUNa-I am delighted to you again. and
hope you have enjoyed your visit to Pekin. It is
this season Pekln is always trying.
General GRASr-I have found 1t warmer than in
he tropics. where we expected. Of course. much
warmer weather than in this high latitude. pre-
sumo. however. that you leave Pekin whom the
warm season sets in and go to the sea shore or
the hills.
BUSINESS CHINESE PALACES
Prince KUNG-No. I remain here all the year
round. The business of the Empire requires con-
slant attention. and can only be attended to at the
capital. We manage. however. to transact all of
important business early in the morning. The
1t two O'Clock in the morning. At the time
We have business that often carries us late into the
afternoon.
Mr.. Holcombe explained that all the audiences
Dowagers. who acted in the name of the young En-
peror. took place before dawn. or about dawn. and
that this the most part of the Princes
duties.
COUkrEslEs 10 MRS. GRANT.
General GRANT, want to thank you and the
Yamen for the handsome presents you sent to Mrs.
Grant. It was delicate and unexpected attention.
and Mrs. Grant desires me to express her thanks.
Prince KuNe-we did not wish you to leave China
without one two souvenirs of the country repre-
senting those branches Of industry and art in which
our people have distinction. Our regret is that
your stay is 30 brief that we could not send Mrs.
Grant something worthy of her acceptance and
worthy to be given to held in such high honor
by China as yourself. 1 hope you will also prolong
your stay.
General GRANT-I would be happy to remain
longer in China; but the weather is oppressive
that have been compelled to abandon many Of the
excursions l proposed to myself when coming to
Pekin. and have made engagements with the
Japanese government to be in Japan at certain
time. hear that arrangements have been made in
japan consequent upon my coming. and 1 do not
wish to cause the authorities any Inconvenience.
Prince KuSa-How long do you propose remaining
in Japsn2
General GRASr-That will depend upon what is to
Be seen; but hardly think than u month.
Prince Kuxe-You have been in China month, I
think.
General GRANr-More than month already: and
by the time leave it will be good deal more than
month.
Prince Kusa-I suppose you will stay somo time in
Tientsin?
General GnASr-Two or three days. I have made
engagements for two days. and have promised the
vtcerov To n,eet him on NV ret,rr that or.,..o
ment also compels me to leave Pekin.
AN ALLusIoN TO DUnLrSaAME
Prince KuSo-I ain sorry you leave so soon for
other reasons. We are very anxious to have you
with us because China has been honored be-
fore with the presence of illustrious guest and
apart from the personal desire of all connected with
the government to do honor to so well known
in China. we wish to show kind feelings to the
peope OF America in honoring who has been
che head OF America. China has always been treated
yonr administration. wo forget the SER
vices rendered to us by Mr.. Durngame.
General orAsr-Tho policy of America in dealing
with foreign Powers is of Justice We believe
AMI respect for international law will always CON-
mand the respect of nations and lead to peace.
know OF no other consideration that enters into
forairn relations. There Is no temptation to tho
Cntcd States 10 adventures outside OF
country. Even in the countries contiguous to our
own we have no foreign policy except SO Tar it
secures our own protection from foreign interior.
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PRINCE Kuxc OPENS NEW THEME.
Prince kusG--rherc Is one uestion about which
! am anxious to confer with you. The viceroy OF
Tientsn writes that no has mentioned 1t to YOU
Aud u we could secure your good oficcs. or your
advice. II would be great benefit. not only to us,
but 70 oil nations and especially In the East. rcfcr
10 the questions now pending between China and