Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-20
MINISTER YUNG w.
Something Abont the New Diplomatic Re-
preventative OF China.

presentative OF China.
Such kowtowing and salaaming. such an
amount OF tea-drlnking and such gorgeous
costumes IA those at the Mail dock at San
Francisco Tuesday morning haven't been
seen before for many day, says Word
special. Elaborate preparations had been
made TO celebrate becomingly the arrival
by tho steamer Gaelic of Yung Nu. the
new Chinese Minister 10 the United States,
a seven-button mandarin, who comes ac-
compauled by a suite of eIghty-two per-
sons.
The steamer folks said it was not more
than daylight when the steamer was out
side the Farallones before preparatlonsfOr
the arrival were begun. The costumes,
when members of the suite showed them
selves on deck, were something stunning,
and oil the young lady tourists aboard
were in ecstacy at the display or rich silk
brocades. lurbans with red tops and
slanting sides that looked for all tho world
like cherry turnOvers In black pans were
features of the dress. Evidently trousers
were not IN II.
Flowing skirts with fancy pendants
Were all the go. The Chinese Consul and
his people were at the wharf long before
the steamer. Thlrty-six carriages were
there. too. waiting for the Oriental suite.
Soon after the gang-piank was stretched
out the Consul led the way abroad.
Then ensued disturbing symptoms of
Chinese cordiGllty. The form of saluta-
ton necessitates doubling up. All the
passengers gathered about to see the
greetings. When the Consul was led into
the presence OF the new Minister in the
latter's private cabin the ceremony was
excessive. Both immediately Frustrated
themselves until the tips of their cute lit
tie tin-pan hats touched the floor. They
did not approach nearer each other than
the opposite sides of q large round table.
After both were seated an attendant
brought tea, and they had a conference
that lasted fully a half hour.
CROWD on THE DOCK.
The Pacific Mail dock was crowded with
Chinese, waiting to get glimpse at the
royal party. As soon as the steamer was
locked and the mail was sent ashore,
Deputy Collector j. j. Tobin received the
Minister and his party on the upper deck.
There were eighty tons of baggage. and
no time was lost In getting 1t out, and 1t
was all passed by the custom-house au-
thorities without examination. Then the
party was placed in carriages md driven
to the Palace Hotel, where the dragon
flag was flying. A dining-room has been
fitted up on the west side Of the caravan
sary for the accommodation of the party.
THE NEW MINISTER.
Yung is Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plenipotentiary TO the United States.
He has never been here before and does
not speak English. He Is accompanied by
his wife and there are five other ladies in
the party Mrs. Shu, Mrs. Chang, Mrs.
kwei, Mrs. Hoo. and Mrs. Hee. all of
whom are accompanied by their husbands,
who are members of the new diplomatic
corps.
Five of the suite were educated in this
country. Among these Is Nun Yew Chung.
who acted as q sort of spokesman for the
party. He 10 Yale-Coilege man. and In
his day was the clever coxswain of the
University crew. From him 1t was learned
that there are about dozen members OF
the diplomatic service IN the party who
will be permanently at Washington. The
res. of the party belong TO the consular
service and will be distributed through the
country.
They are all well educated in the affairs
OF this and their own country and are all
from influential families III China. Chung
says that the party will remain in San
Francisco about week.
Besides being minister to the United
States Yung is also the representative of
his country in Spain and Peru. He will
nominate two of his party, one TO be
Charge d'Afairs at Lima and the other at
Madrid.
The new Minister is a small.slzed man
about so years of age. He is quite stout.
and has full face shaded by black
moustache. Dark, piercing eyes peep out
from beneath broad, high forehead.
The Minister himself does not know
what disposition will be made of the peo-
pie with him. as he has sealed orders for
their appointments from the Emperor.
which are only to oe opened when he has
taken charge IN this city.