Evening journal., 1896-09-05
Ii DIMES WITH FOSTER
Former Secretary of State En-
tertains the Chinese Envoy.
NOTABLE PEOPLE AT THE FEAST.

II Hung Chang Responds to Toast.
Tells what He Thinks OF America and |
Americans-He Is Wen Pleased with |
His Reception In This Country.
wAsHINeToN, Sept 5.-Li Hung Chang ]
was entertained at dinner by ex- Secretary /
VI State John W. Foster, the guests in
Cluding three memicrs of the cabinet, the
commanding general Of the army and sev-
eral other notahlos in official life
The dinner was given at the Arlington
three largo parlors being used for the oo-
casion. Tho decorations were OF the most
elaborate character, the long tables show
ing clusters Of American Beauty roses
yellow asters, Chinese asters and golden
rod and ferns, thus combining tho oharac-
teristic colors Of the two countries. The
United States Marine band was stationed
In ono of the parlors and through the in
gonuity of Conductor Fanciuln played
Chinese as we'll ms American airs while
the dinner proceeded The full list Of
guests was as follows: Earl Ii Hung
Chang, his excellency, III Ching Tong;
Secretary Lo Fong Luh, Ii Ching Lou,
tho viceroy's second son; DR. Irwin, med
ical attendant; DR.. Max, medical attend
ant; his excollency, Yang Xu, Chinese
minister; Sonor Romero, Mexican minis
ter in MashingtOn Secretaries Carlisle,
Lamont and Francis, Justice Harlan, Gov
ernor Lowndes Of Maryland General Miles,
General Ruger Assistant Secretary Rock
hill Mr. h. B. Drew, commissioner of
Chinese customs; General J. II. Wilson
and DR.. W. W. johnson.
When dinner was announced, ii Hung
Chang was escorted on the arm Of General
Foster to the post OF honor. To the right
Of the earl sat Secretary Carlisle and to
his left Justice Harlan Of the supreme
court. On MIR Fosters right sat the Chi
neso minister, Mr.. Yang Yu, and on his
left Minister Romero of Mexico The
menu was simple but elegant, hacking
however, any dishes Of distinct Chinese
character. 1t was prepared by the Amer
lean cooks. The distinguished guest had
already taken his dinner and partook very
sparingly of what was before him and
merely touched the champagne 10 his lips.
At the conclusion of the dinner Mr.. hos-
ter made a few remarks expressing the
pleasure of tho company at the visit Of III
Hung Chang to the capital and other
prominent cities of the country and re-
GREETING that his public and urgent dutios
made his stay SO short. AS he was about
to undertake the resumption Of his long
I Journey across the continent and over the
great ocean tho company heartily Joined
in wishing him a safe journey and a con-
| tinued life of usefulness TO his country
and the whole world
Tho viceroy responded as follows:
The viceroy's speech.
''In acknowledging the hospitality OK
tended to me by my old friend, the Hon.
John W. Foster, have to thank him for
affording me an opportunity before my
departure from the capital of this country
TO ronew once more the sincere expression
Of my gratitude and thankfulness to the
American government and citizens foi
the welcome and reception offered to m,
as representative Of my august master, the
emperor OF China, and the personiiioatioI
Of the Chinese empire.
Since the establishment Of our treaty
relations thoro have always been eyidoncel
of good fellowship between our two coun
tries, but all these evidences, ] dare say
have now been oclipsed by the cOrdiality
and warmth displayed hy the American
government and citizens IN welcoming
and receiving my special mission.
Though Irogrot that my time does not
allow me to make q longer soiaurn In this
country, as / wish in order to appreciate
more fully the accomplishment and prog
ross OF the United States Of America as a
nation, 1 cannot help, during my brief
visit hero, TO be struck and impressed by
the liberty and freedom enjoyed by the
people. by the welfare and prosperity an
their agricultural, industrial and CONNER
cial pursuits; by the characteristics of thoii
classical historical philosophical and
poetical literature; by the manner Of ap
plication of the scientific discoveries and
inventions for promoting the happiness OF
j mankind and by their display Of thoir ar
tistio taste In the architecture of the pub
lie buildings, sculpture and painting o
historical figures and facts, which my ole
friend, Hon. John W. Foster, has beer
Kind enough TO show mo.
These Impressions l will carry homo
not only as augmentations 10 my store o
knowledge of the fruits Of western moderi
civilization, but as the means of cnlight
oning tho millions / rcprosont, facilitating
the introduction of these very means an,
ends of civilization into China and ANAL
gamatlng the oldest civilization OF the fa
east with the most modern one of the ex
treme west.
Il have only one word TO add that th
Hon. John W. Foster, IN his manifold
abilities has 70 me, rendered most valua
bic assistance in China's most critical mo
/ mont America, whether as a governmon
? OF as individuals, Is 10 China friend il
1 need so sho is to her friend indeed
Gentlomon, l propose the toast to tn
friend of China-Hon. John ". Foster.
EngIand's Trade with China.
LONDON, Sept. GA dispatch fron
Shanghai says that the government at Pc
u king are disuosed TO aQrpp TO the condl