New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-19
THE CHINESE MINISTER.
lie AND HIS FAMILY AN INTERESTING
FEATURE OF WASHINGTON LIFE.
HIS WIFE GOES MUCH INTO SOCIETY AND ENTER
TAINs \ GREAT DEAL-TiE LEGATIONS
LARGE sTAFF-THE CUNNING BABIES
or THE HOUSEHOLD.

TAINs 4 GREAT DEAL-TIE LEGATIONS
LARGE sTAFF-THE CUNNING BABIES
or THE HOUSEHOLD
Washington. Nov. Il Specialize the majority OF
Americans China Is an immense country. surrounded
by a great wall, painted blue the maps of the
biographies. whose chief products rice and
tea; whose inhabitants worship idols and wear
queues and gowns of gorgeous hue To the globe
trotter 1t is an Interesting and unique objective
point land of flowers and romance, where edify-
ing sights and agreeable experiences possible
the missionary it Is inviting field for labor; to
the thinker and statesman 1t Is a rich nation of
clever and shrewd people the geographical ally and
natural commercial patron of the United States
one of the Eastern diplomats frankly confessed that
on his first visit to the United States he looked
for the typical Yankee. the thin cadaverOus Great
OF the caricatures. in striped trousers, swallow
tailed coat the traditional silk hat and pointed
goaee Uniformed and untravelled Americans
have an equally ludicrous conception Of the
Heather Chinee' built the cartoons in comic
papers and contact with few of the lower class
Celestias. In Washington. however, where China
has for many years been represented by her clever
est and most brilliant statesmen the Chinese char
acter Is understood and appreciated. The part the
United States must play in Chlnas destiny Is thor
oughly known to her people, and her astutest and
shrewdest diplomats sent to further her in
tercsts here
Chang Yen IIoon, one of the former Ministers 10
the United States, was man of uneXcelled inteili-
gcnce and rare voclal qualities. After his return to
China he was promoted rapidly by his Government,
ami In this crucial time for China is a mem
Der Of the Tiung Il Yamen. Tsin kwo Yin, Mr..
1io0n's successor has also been rewarded By the
home Government Tor 80 ably representing 1t at
WashnctOn.
Mr. Tsn was the first Minister who made the
innovation of bringing the women OF his family with
him The social laws governing Chinese women
are rigid. The women live secluded lives. hemmed
In by ceremony and cOnventiOnality \ stranger can
remain for years in China without meeting woman
O; ;hc higher ranks. An American, long resident
there asked the privilege OF meeting the wife Of his
intimate friend. Chinaman Of wealth and position.
YES. rule makes possible" said the ri md.
but ! viii not ie present and beg You Will not
tell ms brother"
At the time appointed the little Chinese lady in
beautiful gown OF embroidered Grape. came run
ming into the room. shook the hand Of her hus-
bands friend hurrlelly and ran out again. The
glimpse was 50 agreeable the American tried to
peat II. but 10 no purpose These social laws
ineXorab,.
LIKES AMERICAN FREEDOM
Tho freedom AMI lack OF restraint Of the Western
civilization were naturally 4 delight Mrs. Tsn.
the first woman 10 preside ~ the Chinese Lesa-
ton and she not slow to avail herself Of its
home TO callers. and made return visits walked over
the fashionable proincnldcs. and was seemingly
cmanclpatcI. But her line OF conduct was mapped
ont for her. and frequently grave question Of
state telegram asking advice was sent -
rok.ng. and answer sent back before Mrs. Tsin
was permitted 10 accept - box At the opera offered
her hy a hlgh official
An interesting occurrence Of Nj Tsins regime
'ai maiden became the pc; Of the entire neighbor-
hood. ana an aimrng throng blocked the WAY Of
airing The Tsns werc an interesting and popular
family. aad society parted with tlcm with much
gret when tho Minister was finally recalled
feature - i,f. a, t6a r,pl,1 Thev Follow The do"
trin- ~ non-couformiiy. AMI. n the midst % the
rD,aln he dress or fhrlr oriental home Tbsr
are .mlayslyr ami obscrvdnt Nothing surprises
pole Interest and maintain a s,o.c,i aim
What most aston.shes you" asked woman
OF q eecrc'ary who had recently arrived
y,1ss.yi'y T. ssi,i - defence A. mpcnetrab,c as
vas for years tne grea' wall me- surrounds their
Joss faces sassc!ous minds % deep penetra-
zion. which ar" actively solving the American
The cnlne.e diploma, s Invariably polite courte-
o.r. conventional, seemingly b" is very frank aai
iroach.l h- deems if uuWise % answer. hs English
Week af,erNari ~ after weighing th" matter Ae
concludes the question H 4 legitimate ONE. hr refrr,
- j. aF'.n ana answer, .i 49, "'i'ey 1913 Il j. nal
The war !. forbi'ien topic Of conversation at th'
Americana to synpatnizc with th" Jarancse. ani
VIII discuss DO aspect ot ne present nosu,i's ln'y
si"nc ,b,ni,,rr ~, laughs bc.t Who laughs as,
Ntnis,'r sir~rntoicr, ~ me- psi-Y .unr Goi,t
Superintendent N the Board Of Trade. Senior Tutor
10 ~, Heir Apparent. Grant Secretary of Stftc.
S S sr1pd ~ any '3a u s Sanar NeSer DO os
give cretencc 70 tne pnn.S,hgd rruor's th1t ,hr
the Legation t. rl' i1 mourning The laws of