Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-07-09
U. S. Minister ANGEL At San Francisco.

The AHd CalttTHid in its issue of June
nth and 10th givesa proiOngedinterview with
our new Minister TO China, President James
B. Angel, and reports of the receptions ten
dered to him in San Francisco from which
we extract the following:
In answer to question, Mr.. Angel sad: secre-
tary Eyarts invited me 10 come To Washington and
confer with him on affairs of public Interest !
had no idea TO what those affairs might he, but
started al once for Washington. Mr. Evarts re
ceived me cordially, and after some genera! con-
versation rendered me the position OF Commissioner
to China, and also that Of United States Minister.
Naturally was surprised, but begged time to con-
slider the question, TO consult nv family and the
Regents OF the University. As for the story that
accepted n cOntifiOnay provided | might he al
Lowell to 90 uninstructed and unrestricted, II IL
prepOsterous, and know no man Of common sense
gave IL the slightest credence. No ambassador mas
ever left this or any other country unlnstructei.
When We reach China, and are at our labOrs, feel
confident that the practical knowledge and legal
ability of Commissioner swift, and the experience
of Commissioner Trescott similar services. in
the past. Will not he unproducve Of some good re-
suit ; al any any rate, | hope our WORK VIII o
something toward
THE SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT
OF this vexed and complicated Chinese question.
t'Reporter-Ilow long go you think II be Will before
the commission succeeds in eneciing a tangible
conclusion of its work
Minister Angell-Can YOU tell me-: Diplomacy
with the Chinese Is not, anticipate q rapid an
easy matter II WILL however, TAKE several months.
say until next Spring AZ any rat.. The work OF
the commission ended. shall remain IN the rapaci-
ty Of United States Minister IN pl1re Of Mr. seward
whom relieve.
Rep.-Where will the commission S.is
|. Minister Angell-At Peking, think. We Will be
assisted by Mr.. Pehk, vice-consul AT Tiensn, who
has been appointed interpreter and who Will prob
ably assist as secretary. think Mr.. HolcomD, the
secretary OF the American legation VIII also ad US
We sail the Oceanic on Thursday next. AT
Yokohama We will he taken bOar,l [ nited
States man-of-war think the flagship Richmond
anil tran oil N hll a btkluT
Rep.-May ask whether you share with Eastern
men generally, and newspaper men IN particular,
the ea that John is more slnned against than slii-
ming.
last hundred years, Fourth OF July 0rations have
been full of Invitations for unlimited linmigra
tOn to this country. Come one, come all, and vel
come has been the text. say now, as ! have con-
tended all along. there phases of this question
which cannot he cOmprehendcd IN the East, and
which must be seen 10 he known. For instance,
the GENERALIZATION of thc Chinese IN certain locall
ties, and the Capitalization of all their earnings and
property. This much Will say frankly: Ine eX-
citement. almost continually Kept at lever neat,
against the Chinese by kcarney, manufactures
Eastern sympathy for the Chiuese The more they
abused and threatened by kearney and the
Sand-otters, tne more they are pitIcd and their
part IS taken.
Rep.-Have YOU resigned the Presidency oi the
Michigan University:
Minister Angell-No; indeed, not. have simply
been granted an indefinite leave of absence Had
Inv appointment depended upon my resignlng my
position at Ann Arbor, could not have accepted IT,
Rep.-IIow long do YOU expect TO remain IN
Munster Angel have no idca-perhaps two
years, perhaps nve years II depends entirely upon
circumstances.
MINISTER ASGELL's DEPARTURE FROM MICHIGAN.
On the FRIDAY previous to his departure from Ann
Arbor, the citizens of Detroit entertained Minister
Angel at a grand banquet, IN that city, over three
hundred gentlemen sitting down 10 table On Sat-
urday in University Hall, the President took for
NAL leave of the University, Prof. Alexander Win
chell. on behalf OF the faculty, babe him Godspeed
and quick return, and addresses were delivered
| by students from each OF the departments He was
/ escorted to the depot by several hundred OF the
| students who sercnaded him with college songs Tn
| til the train started. Among the many pleasures
| participated IN by Minister Angel previous 10 his
| leaving hume was tine marriage on last saturday
evening of his eldest son 10 the daughter Of Judge
Cooley, Chief Justice Of Michigan. the bridal couple
| accompanying their parents 10 Chicago.
\ The Minister and family. Commissioner Swift
wife and niece. and Commissioner Prescott and
son. Will leave Tor china on me Oceanic at noon on
| Thursday next June lIth-
IL SAN FRASCiscO.
To-day the minister will await the arrival OF Com
missioner TresrOt, ami in the eyeaing Will dine
| with Mr. and Mrs Ii. l.. Dodge. Tomorrow Will
be devoted 10 visit 10 the University ut Berkeley
From the Alta CIl.f1rLiI jane l6:b.i
RECEPTION III THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The parlors of the FIRST CjngregI:,oral church,
on Mason street. were the scene of an unusually
brilliant reception rendered by the congregational
Z lists of this city 10 Minister James b. Angel.
About O'Clock, the minister. accompanied hy MS
! charming daughter, Miss nII~y Angel. arrived at
the church. ami was received by committee OF
ladies'. After Il lev minutes. the doors opening
into The Sunday-schoOl room were thrown open anu
I the guests invited 10 enter Tor the banquet Grace
| was pronounced by Rev. Dc. Benton, ali after 1
few minutes devoted 10 the enjoyment OF the re-
past, the c'IArlnan.k k-v. Mf DckeriEanl announc-
ed the
Tot.l oF rHE EyESING.
Minister Angel" In proposing the healIn and
success. ON his mission. OF their honoled guest Mr
Dickermann SAID: when Il Lad in the Freshman
Class ut Brown, and looking up with feelings oil al
miratiOn to the brilliant Senior, James Ii. Angel.
little did dream thai II would ever he nv happy
lD: 10 preside AZ sraui i gathering. given III
honor of that brilliant scholar As Minister OF the
United States 10 China.
remember well thr Commencement day. when
the first prize in Latin and the lrst prize in Greek
were awarded 10 James Burrill Angel, but he was
destined ere long 10 carry oil higher priZea prize
for which there were many competitors, the 'nath-
ematica prize. the lovely daughter OF the lr0t ssof
of Mathematics, President Cdswcll. DurinS his
University career, he WAS one OF the few seniors
who was never ashamed OF recognizing ii,i tiAlls.
hy the hand Freshman lie was. ~ he deserved
To he, the most popular man ~ Brown. diil tue
most remarkable scholar of the tiIir. The speak
referred 10 the minister's ter NE ana dwell at
length upon his being Il Christian man Minister
Angel responded IN an eloquent address. speaking
principally religious subjects. He said see
ing Gov Lowe the head of this table seems 10 me
"A good omen for the work 10 be accomplished 10y
Consregltionals,s in China. wish children could
be brought understand that re!i gOa i not some
thing soar and sad and dry but something happy,
sublime AMI beautiful. and think II would be hrf-
Ter Tor their sakes II could bring more ot II INTO
our everyday lives. | do not believe IN sitting
them up in -traight-hacsed chair ami nring cate
chIsm at then hut let US show theia re glOn IN our
unguarled moments and unstudied words and ac-
tons. Let Us permeate our homes with religion,
let our words our laughs sghs, be- full IL. Men
say you cannot prove the existence OF IL God, but
nature proves It, and when man feels himself being
engulfed by the waves OF death, he VIII pray 10
God la spite OF all the Mhesiic maieriallsnls III
the excitement uf daily life, the principles OF the
great truth Will remain permanent and dominate III
the end. | 20 to my woIk with renewed hopes and
increased courage. knowing that Your good wishes
accompany me-" Supervisor SIetson. replying 10
the toast OF The Municipality" extended
TIE FIrtLIIiES cf TIE CITY
To the distinguished gurSt. Ex-Governor Lowe
said Cur guests AMI hlS associates aye gUlg Oh
mission of the most vital Importance. II they do
not accomplish all that Is expected 10 not he dis
! appO!nte,I Tor they have To solve very difficult
matter. Do not expect too much; he Will do all he
can. lie may iO as much. ave, even more. than any
other Elan. and God knows hope he Will but hi
has no easy task before him. Speeches were made
bv General Dodge. Rev Nj. ChIril, General Hal
derman aud Rev. Dr. Warren, The ceremonies emf
! I,V rh of