New-York tribune., 1890-01-05
AN ADVOCATE OF PEACE,
AROUND THE WORLD IN THE INTERESTS
OF ARBITRATION.
VISITING THE vIcERoY OF CHIYA-THE JAP.
ANEsE AND ITALIAN MINISTERS OF

FOREIGN AFFAIRS
william Jones' the prominent advocate Of arbitration.
IS in the city He VIII return 10 England. which
he left fifteen months ago for tour around the world
further what has become the work OF his llfe-io
substitute peace and for fighting and booished
in the settlement of international disputes He Is
Quaker, and by nature wcll-quafed TO preach the
doctrine of peace and good will to all men. lie
commissioned by the Society Friends IN Great Britain
! act Is their representative in tho relief OF tho
/ sufferers during tho Franco-German war. He was
chosen secretary OF the English Peace Society but re-
signed for full liberty TO travel abroad Mrs. Jones
has accompanied her husband his tour around tho
world working for temperance while he worked for
peace
Mr. Jones met many rulers and Statesmen OF high
rank during his tour, and he thinks the most re-
marfable Of them all is the Vceroy Of China Ii Hung
Chang He impressed me- said Mr.. Jones. r" As
man with a most shrewd and well balanced mind. Ii
Hung Chang Chlna's greatest If not her only states
man. Next to the Emperor he is the greatest per:
sonage In the country He Is ex-Guardian Of the En-
peror Counsellor the Dowager Empress senior
Grand Secretary Of state VicerOy Of the Province Of
Chilli president Of the War Department and Chief Ad
minstrator Of the Imperial Navy.
"It about the 4th OF July. and the day was
bright and calm when ! called upon the viceroy
his residence in the centre Of beautiful park at
Tensin The stiffness about the palace heightened the
effect Of quaint and strange surroundings. We
wcre I'm the midst Of the Celestial Empire Grotesqus
figures of crOuchlng lions and dragons were every
where Having passed through several courts, we
stopped at length In an apartment furnished in
European style.
a few moments later chamberlain announced
the Viceroy who Immediately entered, a tall dignihed
figure I'm full Chinese costume and wearing conc
shaped hat from the apex Of which red silk tassel
danglcd. Bowing he shook hands with me, and then
led the way TO inner room. His secretary, who
had been secretary Of the Chinese Legation in Eng
( land, interpreted admirably.
Long-stemmed waterppes, filled with tobacco,
and cigarettes passed around before tho
conver alton began earnest and at frequent intervals
afterward hot tea served In dainty, covered
! cups. Champagne offered, and when
| explained that was 'teetotaller (as the secre-
ary remarked, the viccroy ssid perceive that you
man of benevolence.'
! "I first answered a number Of questions asked
by the Viceroy about the extent and object Of my
tour abroad. I added that l had visited President
Cleveland in 1857. / showed the Viceroy document
| which have, signed BY many famous men. The two
names in which he showed the noticeable interest
were those of Grover Cleveland and John Bright lie
! then sgnfed his desire TO append his own seal and
signature. and wished to receive the signature
as particular proof OF his personal sympathy with
the cause Of peace Writing materials, camels
hair brush and Indian Ink, brought, and the
yceroy, who has the reputation of being good PEN
man. traced the odd characters which form his sig
nature. He attached his seal below
"He said that China would be prepared to sign
with others Powers permanent treaty OF peace such
as has been proposed between England and the
United States When | asked whether the views and
policy of the young Emperor were equally pacific. Tho
Vceroy said that they were. He asked IL had mes
General Grant and said that Of all he had seen
General Grant the greatest
THE Viceroy next inquired about my tour in the
United States and requested me, II | went tn
Washington, to say something there about tho un-
Just expulsion of the Chinese. He admitted the
difficulties Of the question. but appealed TO treaty
rights saving that other Powers not slow in
enforcing them when China happens TO be in the
wrong.
The Viceroy was loath 10 talk upon the subject
Of opium. lie familiar with the name OF Sir
Joseph Pease, president Of the English AnuOpium
Society rnasmuch as he convinced that India
could not afford TO lose the revenue derived from
OPIUM he thought that agitation agan-t the use Of the
drug In England would prove Ineffective lie seemed
10 acouiesce In the present state OF the opium traffic.
though he finally remarked that If the British Gov
emment would indeed wash its hands OF the tratc mo
act would a matter Of great satisfaction TO himself
To explain the ycerOys langud discussion OF this
subject It might be said that China derives immense
revenue from the importation Of the drug from India.
and this revenue Is largely devoted the maintenance
Of the Navy. As l have said, Ii Hung chang Is
Chief Administrator for the Navy.
He asked me why did not go 10 preach righteous
mes, in Russia, the of the Monaghan frontier
When / replied that such an attempt would soon end
in imprisonment the Niceroy laughed heartily When
I mentioned a trip to Peln and the Great Wall, he
said: Nothing To see; don't co.
when the audience had continued for an hour ard
a half the Vceroy said he glad | had come 10
see him. lie preceded far a. the outer gate
and shaking hands again and again bowed me into .
paanluin.
Count OkIma, the japanese Minister for Foreign
Affairs, did not impress deeply as Ii Hung
Chang Though lie may have loss shrewdness and
power Of mind the Count IS. nevertheless, an exceed
inglv well Informed man. He is most iayoIably dis
posed arbitration.
Il saw signor Mancini, the late Italian Minister
for Foreign ATairs Just after he had effected COM
me,cial tray with England. lie sail that was tho
nineteenth commercial treaty which Italy had mads
with foreign nations and every cont aimed clause
for tie settlement of all di~pues under ihe
treaty by arbitration. Those commercial
treaties he said contain the thin end Of the wedge
OF arbitration. We shall yet sei such clauses iho
Ncver before was there a greater opportunity TO
strike a death blow al tie notion tat war i heces-
stv. than the opportunity offered tn the Pan Nmrrca1
Conrie,s Elrupc Is watching with great interest
ard expects thar arbitl atian VIII prevail Inc moral
force u such a victory. and what i would c"r,9ny
Lad to- q permanent treaty Of arbitration between
England and the United states, wOubl be Immense
France has already Iakcn some steps 10 secure
permanent reay Of pcacc WIN IN tnS snerrt nenm
ti,s have asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs 70
take the iritiatory steps toward such a ueaiy'
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