The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-15

the impulse and went on with the conversation.
Again. ut the close of rather long speech he said to
the Minister who sat next to him, with smile as he
took his pipe: -"Mr. Holcombe will remember
that much long enough to translate it"-a doubt
which amused the other ministers greatly. What
impressed in the conversation of Prince Kung, in
distinction from other Oriental princes and states
men whom have seen was it's picturesqueness. 1t
was the animated talk of man of the worli-an as
tute man. swayed by his feelings, carried along by
his will. An Indian OF Mosiem prince, some of
our friends in Hindosran Egypt, sat like express
sions of fate. and drifted through conversation
without change of countenance. You felt before
you through with the conversation almost ii
you had been looking ut of the stone faces in
the recesses of Dendorah or the Elephanta caves.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS.
The Princes face lit up with the varying moods Of
his mind. AS he spoke he famed himself, for the
day was cruelty warm, and when any point interested
him he would press his fan close upon the arm of
the General and bend half closed nquring, resolute
eyes upon the Generals face. He had gesture or
expression that reminded me of Edwin Booth in
the performance of Iago in the famous third
act OF "Othello." where the ancient has set his
poison on the Moor. There is a
resemblance between the Prince and Mr.. Booth
in FORM manner and bearing. to which the flowing
robes. looking theatrical in eyes. may have
added, that occurred to of we listened to
one of the most important conversations that ever
took place between foreigner and prince Of the
imperial house OF China. have written down this
conversation at length, far 1 remember it,
and have tried to give you idea of the
res because of the historical value of the
speak of its historical value not expressing my
own opinions, Tor opinions OF mine such a sub
ject would have no value, but those of men who
know China well and have lived here for years.
General Grants VISIT said one of these to me to-
day. 'has done more to break down the great wall
between her civilization and that of the outer world
than all that has ever been done by diplomacy
couRTIER DEPARTS
The Prince when he had finished his conversation
drew toward him glass OF champagne and address,
ing Mr.. Hocombe said he wished to again express to
General Grant the honor felt by the Chinese govern
ment having received this visit. He made special
inquiries as to when the General would leave. the
hour of his departure the ways and periods of his
journey. He asked whether there anything
or show the honor in which he had been
held by China. In taking his leave
he wished to drink especially the health of General
Grant, to wish him prosperous voyage. and long
and honorable years his return home. This sent-
ment the General returned. anu rising led the way
to the door, where the chair of the Prince and the
bearers in waiting. The other ministers
companied the Prince. aud on taking leave saluted
the General in the ceremonious Chinese style. Tho
Prince entered his chair and snatched up and
carried away by his bearers. the guard hurriedly
mounting and riding after.