The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
$50 O'CLOCK.
Ii RECEIVED.
Presented to the
President.
Ceremony Took Place at
Whitney Mansion.
Mr.. Olney Accompanied Ii
From the Waldorf.
Newspaper Representatives NOf Ad-
niitted to Function.
Had Been Provided With Cards But These
We're Afterwards Cancelled.
Mr.. Olney Accompanied Ii
From the Waldorf.
Newspaper Representatives N0f Ad-
n,itted to Function.
Had Been Provided With Cards But These
Were Afterwards Cancelled.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Li- Hung Chang
arose at o'clock this morning. His first
caller today was ex-Secretary John W.
Foster, between whom and the Chinese
am Dssssdor a strong friendship has ex.
listed and especially since MIR. Fosters
mission to the East during the Japan
China war.
Another caller was Yon Phon Lee. who
was sent here by the Chinese Government
as a student in 1873. He presented an
invitation from the Governor OF Tennes-
see that the distinguished Chinamsn
should visit Nashville on his way west.
The report that the am AMBASSADOR and the
Russian minister hao a conference last
night was confirmed this morning by
Edward b. Drew, the commissioner, of
customs in the Chinese service. Mr..
Drew would say nothing as to what had
passed between his excellency and the
minister.
The program for today was presented
to Earl LII. BY il he found that the
great feature of the day was TO be his re-
ception by President Cleveland at the resi-
dence of William &. Whitney. Secretary
Of State Olncy is also at the Waldorf.
Ii was expected that he and Earl Ii
would exchange visits.
Ii Hung Chang was still eating the
breakfast prepared by his own cook this
morning when Fifth avenue from the
Waldorf to the Whitney rsidence began
to take on lively air. 1t was apparent
very early that the crowds which lined
Broadway yesterday were to be repeated
today on the fashionable avenue.
Mr.. Whitney's private secretary, Mr..
Regan, said the reception was to be o;
the most simple nature. Nd representa-
tive OF the press would be admitted de-
spite the fact that passes OF admission to
the house were issued last night. MIR.
Regan said this morning that subsequent
developments had made it necessary to
cancel these
Ii Hung Chang, accompanied by MIR.
Lee, his interpreter, called on Secretary OF
State Olney. Ihe usual formal greetings
were exchanged and the am bassa6or
retired. Ten minutes later, MIR. Olney
returned the visit and when the process
sion started for the Whitney residence he
accompanied Earl Ii, pointing out places
of interest on the way.
troop OF the Sixth Cavalry acted as
escort The receipt ion by the President
lasted but 25 minutes from II :05 TO IL 80.
Before the arrival of the Vicoroy there
had been several arrivals of Importance Mt
the Whitney mouse. ONLY block ahead
OF the procession walked Secretary or
the Treasury Carlisle. Secretary OF War
Lamont had preceded him as had also
Assistant Secretary OF State W. w. Rock
mill, General JAMES IL. Wilson and ex-
Secretary of State Foster. The cavalry
drew up in front OF the house, and after a
bugle call presented arms. The ambas-
sador slighted from his carriage and with
Mr.. Lee on one side and Secretary Olney
on The other, walked rather briskIy to
the door of the mansion. The door was
swung open and he was ushered inside.
When everything was in readiness
Secretary Olnoy stepped forward and in
few brief remarks informed the President
OF the pleasure 1t afforded him as Secre-
tary OF state TO present 10 him His Excel
lency Ii Hung Chang, the personal repre-
sentative OF His Imperial Majesty the
Emperor of China.
The remarks OF Mr.. Olney were closely
listened to by the great IL. and his secre-
tsry, Lea Fang Lou, and at their copcIu-
sion the latter interpreted them to his
celebrated chief. II Hung Chang, with
out the slightest suggestion of u change
in expression, made slight bow ana
waved his right hand, disclosing the gl't-
ter OF the great diamond ring which he
wears on the third finger.
Li-ITung-Chang spoke TO President
Cleveland as follows;
Your Excellency-.It affords me great