New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30

the past but strong in ability TO command re-
specf America desires China to prosper. and sees
her own best interests in the things which make
for pulssant activity In your national life
BY a gracious disposition of the human mind men
attribute TO the people OF other countries the
qualities which have Distinguishing their great lead
crs In hearing OF your virtues they yield a larger
place in their hearts to China. And this We think
will be a cause Of pleasure to YOU for we nave
never failed 10 observe your love for native land
its literature its sagcs its great rulers its multi
tudc of instances Of high public service an that
makes up the character which has kept emma
nation for TWO thousand years
Sir. we have had much pleasure in meeting You
again. and In expressing our respect for you and
our affection for China. We trust that our vel
come has served 10 make YOU feel at nome IN
America. And when the time for your departure
comes we ask YOU to believe that our best wishes
will follow YOU through NE
TIE vICEROYs REPLY.
10 Fling Luh. the Interpreter to Ii Hung Chang.
in reply to Mr.. Stewards address read the follow
Ing response. which had been prepared by the chi
nese Ambassador:
ing the cordial welcome and kind entertainment
offered me by the American Government and
expressing my gratitude and thankfulness to the
great Nation which represents the best type OF the
my official career for the last forty years In china
| have been brought in constant contact win me
men thcologans and merchants OF the Vest
modern clvilization though specifically speaking.
different from our own. viii prove IN the worid oi
So II has always been my cherished hope to see
with nv own eyes how the unlimited potentials of
nature are brought into utilization for the benefit
OF mankind ! need not say now pleased ! am
that my hope has been realized by my VISIT TO
Europe and America, ana now my pleasure mas
been doubled on this particular occasion that
find myself among such splendid social gatherings
OF our old China friends. Gentlemen: you have
expressed your approval and appreciation OF what
md hIf 'G 3erms o' Gould only hop that after my
return to China. may ma thT results OF my
the means Of ccmcnting and solidifying the most
cordial relations between the far East and ex-
Hftl.a ltI II. fh.s 1AE ell mont
Of tn, richest natural resources by the most mod
ern administrative ana Scitntnc skllI Tor the gen
eral welfare and happiness OF IN" TWO h-mispheres
o. Ge G',' before bringing my reply to con;
drink the health OF or Chinese friends
The Rev Or : l.. Baldwin. secretary Of the Meth
ODDS, Board %; Missions. and the Rev Or. Martin
Fx-Socretary Foster followed II" said that nj all
times and under all circumstances III Hung Chang
had shown himself friend Of America. Minister
DENLY representing ihe United States at Peking.
The protection or American residents.
Dr J. b. Angel spoke of IT, friendship which
States.
GENERAL PORTER SPEAKS
General Horace Porter. VINO spoke next in the
course Of a brief address said that OF me most
interesting happenings for long time in this city
had he.n the arrival here OF their distinguished
guest Although the Viceroy had seen much al
ready I'm other countries that had doubt excited
his .dmirailon and curiosity. yet General Horace
Porter observed he had certainly found much that
WAS new and different In America. compared
with other countries. For Instance. the tail build
,ngs in this country must have come "a a revela-
tlon TO the Ambassador. 1T Is an Inspiration.
tlnued the speaker" to see gathered around this
board tonight representatives, OF me most da-
lion. II is an Inspiration 10 see here representa-
ives Of the oldest continent and representatives OF
the newest continent, TO see this very ilustrious
man among us. sitting with Ms at this board who