The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-03
OUR DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
Ii HUNG CHANG
Arrived Friday Morning on the American
Liner st. Paul.

Ii Hung Chang, viceroy Of China. am
bassaior extraordinary to Russia and world
renowned diplomat, arrived in New York on
the 2sth and became the guest OF the nation.
The stately st. Louis passed Fire island at
1888 a. m. with the distinguished visitor on
hoard. The American built greyhound of
the seas made the trip from southampton in
six days and three hours. She was saluted
by the footing Of whistles, tugs and steamers
as she passed up the lower bay and entered
the narrows.
Preparations for the reception Of the fam
ous Chlnaman had been carefully arranged
Mai Gen. Thomas Bugcr, commander Of the
department Of the east, ~ the personal rep
rescntative OF President Cleveland, with two
stan officers Mai. George W. Davis and
Capt, Mills; William W. Hochhill first assist
ant secretary Of state, representing his de-
partment; the Chinese minister. Yang lu
and secretary of the Chinese consul, Sze, and
u representative Of the nited Associated
Presses. boarded tho United States dispatch
boat Dolphin early aud steamed down the
bay to meet the Ambassador
Tho nect presented "a magnificent spec
tace. the rays Of n brilliant sun lighting mp
their white iorms. and rcilecting upon the
highly polished ratings and protruding runs
with dazzling effect. Admiral Bunce was In
personal command, and nj an early hour
had the men down upon deck ready to greet
the nations guest.
The visit OF Ii Hung Chang TO the United
States is Rot OF an oil 'ial character. He has
no special mission from his emperor. al
though he bears an autograph letter from
his royal highnrss 10 President Cleveland.
The yicerOy IS simply taking advantage Of
his homcwari trip after the Moscow corona
tion ceremonies TO sro something Of the
western world. Old ~ ne H. however, he Is
credited with a desire % institute drastic re-
forms IN his native land. and one Of the
reasons given for his present tour is his de-
sire TO obtain knowledge Of the working Of
the governments OF the different countries.
To- get a personal glimpse into the inner life
OF Americans and Europeans and 10 investi-
gate modern civilization. His visit to this
country will prove interesting and instructive
one for ne has frequently expressed doubts
ot the wonderful advance In science made
here.
lie has just completed an extensive tour Of
Germany. France and England, where he
was received with honors none greater than
which could have been bestowed upon a
king. France spent 50 900 francs to enter
tain him. but England has not yet reckoned
up the cost. lie may prefer the democratic
style In which he will 6e entertained In this
country, for. owing 10 his age. he does not
court pomp or ceremony, and much prefers
90 bc left to himself Ia Hayre they had to
put him In padded room while the firing Of
powerful guns was in operation. His nerves
have necessarily gone to pieces.
In explanation OF his visits TO the different
countries the yiceroy declares that while
purely personal one, 1t Is expressly in the
interest OF peace, prosperity and increased
commercial relationship Of the western
nations with China.