The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-15
EASTFRN PIGFANrRY.
Tho State FusersI OF the late Tens chfh,,
Emperor 90 Chaua.

Fp,-a he os'stslI gpsrre
The remains OF the late Emperor Of China,
TunG Chin. and the late Empress, have been
conveyed to their anal resting place at the
Eastern Tombs-a distance Of about $40 II from
Pekin. Our corresDOndent saw tho procession
pass by peeping through hole about the size
OF half-erOwn cut In a curtain, no foreigner
bring permitted TO witness the proceedings.
He says; When 1rst arrived long string oi
slovenly looking baggage wagons we're iolting
heavily along the road. They cams trailing
after one another in most admired disorder (;
and now, o long break. after which q solitary
cart would drag Itself into view. Meanwhile. a
best he might In keeping the thorouahfare in
a long and flowing red 'i ROBE and id
leld Of vision. riding an ill.groomed pony.
These men form the Lwan-yi Wei. or Guard OF
state; and had they ridden in a compact
some and striking appearance. But there was
no attempt at riding in ranks. Soon there ap.
with huge bows and well-hlled quiyers.. But
there was 10 uniformity of color in their dress,
One man would be dressed in brown or purple;
another in blue, handsomely embroidered n
third. perhaps. in brilliant silver gray, looking
rom distance almost white and they all trot-
ted or cantered or struggled along according
TO the pace each man preferred. Then came
another detachment ~ the Guard 81 state and
gorgeous in every variety Of tint and button
and peacock's feather. ambhng martally along
Al last the APPEARANCE every now and then OF
yellow coverings and badges announced the
near approach OF the i'm perial party Suddenly
IT, burst into view. First came n brilliant stan
OF princes. mobiles, and high officers OF state
Hsplendent in yellow silk TUNES. scarlet Cir
dies. and cleaning silks. riding gayly along and
forming guard Of honor 10 the three imperial
chairs. The order ~ prosasssion from this
point was rs follows The Emperor. borne by
eight Coolies, Her Imperial Majesty Tsze-an
Iuan.yu h'anR-yt Chao-yu ChuanR- king HUI
ang Tai Hon Empress Of the East commonly
called the Empress Dowager: her Imperial
Majesty Ts0e oh u Tunn- ycw Yang ch ing Chao-
non Chuang-chinR Huang Tai Hou. Empress
q the Vest commonly called the Empress
Mother; tho Princes and Princpsses ~ the i'm
perial family. riding in yellow wooden carts
retAiners ifors. apparirors. soldiers. &c.
Inc Empresses sat bolt upright looking
straight before them. They are midtle-aged,
welt preserved women, with hard stoid faces,
and an expression which suggests the idea OF
OF the little Emperor's face are a somewhat pro-
jectlnR forehead and pointed chin. He Was
dressed in sombre color, rs half mourning
Tor the late Emperor. who had adopted him as
his younger brother. Prince Kung occupied
one OF the yellow covered carts. The imperial
family are privileged to ride ia carts the wheels
OF which are set Tar back. the object Of this Pc
culiar construction being 10 modify the iolting.
II ~ Characteristic fact that no one under the
rank OF prince NJ the blood is permitted 10
ENJOY this alienation. The 2lst day OF tho
mOon-otherwise the 18th Of April-was select
ell 10y the Astronomical Bureau rs being par
iculary auspici1us for the commencement o.
fearful day-one 81 the very worst sort. There
was strong wind blowing and the sand storm
Whlch arose WAS such rs 10 make tho whole
atmosphere a lUrid. reddish yellow.