The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-05

marble room, the presidents room, the
senate chamber, the supreme court quar-
tiers, the rotunda, the congressional library
and the hall of the house of representa-
tives.
Lii left his chair only while examining
the pictures in the rotunda, demanding
to be returned to it when the party
started out. my legs are not so strong
as yours" he said to Mr.. Foster when the
latter suggested that he might walk into
the library, in an adjoining room. LII
wore his famous yellow jacket during the
tour, and was followed by his personal at
PENDANTS in the order of their rank.
From the Capitol the party drove to the
residence of tho Chinese minister. Elab-
crate preparations had been made by
Minister Yang Yu for the reception of the
highest representative Of his exalted en-
peror. The mansions that form the lega-
ton were decorated in magnificent style.
Immediately upon LIS arrival. and after
he had received the greetings of the min
lister and his household, Ii Hung Chang
and Minister Yang Yu retired for pri-
vate conference, which was somewhat ex-
tended. Then there was = general recep-
ton and fraterniZing between the men,
bers of the visiting embassy and those of
the legation, and at noon the viceroy and
his suite were entertained at luncheon in
the ball room.
The viceroy was seated upon a carved
divan elevated at the end of the room, and
this other guests were seated Mt small ma
hogany tables, in regal mahogany chairs
upholstered in rcd and gold satin, and
decorated with the Chinese standard emf
broidered with remarkable perfection OPP
posite, and concealed by II screen, were
several music boxes, and during the
luncheon well known airs were played in
harmonious succession. Tho luncheon
party was composed entirely of the gen.
tlemen of the higher rank in the party Of
Lii Hung Chang and the Chinese legation
at Washington.
Apparently the viceroy enjoyed his visit
to the legation, and Minister Yang Yu
must have made it very agreeable for him,
for 1t was nearly clock before Ii Hung
Chang returned to the hotel. He was
tired and was permitted to take u siesta
without interruption, notwithstanding
the fact that many persons had gathered
in the salon anxious to greet him. 1t WAS
intended that he should visit the Wash
ington monument in the afternoon, but
when he arose n call WAS made upon Sec
rotary and Mrs Carlisle, and at their
home the Ambassador remained so long
that there was barely time to hurricdly
drive around and leave cards al the home
of the cabinet officers who are now in
Washington before tho official day had
expired.
Iii Hung Chang WAS entertained at din
Nor last night by ex-Sccrctary of State
John W. Foster, the guests including
three members of the cabinet Secretaries
Carlisle, Lamont and Francis, the COM
mander-in-chicf of the army and several
notables in official circles Dinner was
given at the Arlington hotel, three large
rarlors being used for the occasion. The
decorations were of the most elaborate
character, the long tables showing great
clusters Of American beauty roses, yellow
listers, Chinese asters and golden rod and
ferns, thus combining the characteristic
colors of the two countries The United
States Marine band was stationed in one
Of the pnrlors, and through the ingenuity
of Conductor Fanciull, played Chinese
us well a. American airs while the dinner
proceeded.
Iii Hung Chang was escorted on the
arm Of General Foster to the post of honor.
To the right Of the earl sat Secretary Car
Isle and to his left Justice Harlan, of tho
supreme court. On Mr. Fosters right sat
the Chinese minister, Mr., Yang Yu, and
on his lef: Minister Romero, of Mexico.
The menu was simple but elegant. lack
ing, however, any dishes Of distinct Chi
nese character. It was prepared by the
American cooks. The distinguished guest
had taken his dinner before the event Of
the evening and partook but very spar
iilgly of what WAS before him and merely
touched the champagne to his lips,
At the conclusion Of the dinner Mr..
Foster made few remarkscxprcssing the
great pleasure of the company at the visit
of Lii Hung Chang to the national capital
and other prominent cities Of the country,
and rcgretting that his public and urgent
duties male his stay SO short, us he was
about to undertake the resumption of his
long journey across the continent and
over the great ocean, and the company
heartily jnined in wishing him safe
Journey and u continued life of usefulness
to his country and the whole world.
The vicercy responded MS follows:
an Acknowledgements Of the hospitality
extended to me by my old friend, the
Hon. John W. Foster, have to thank |
him for atfording me An opportunity be- |
fore my departure from the capital of this |
country to demonstrate once more the sim
cere expression of my gratitude and |
to the American govern |
ment for the welcome and reception of |
10, q
gust master, the emperor Of China, and |
the personiiication of the Chinese empire.
"Since the establishment of our treaty |
there have always been evidences
of good fellowship between our two coun.
tries, but all these evidences, dare say,
have now been cclipsed by the cortliality
and warmth displayed by the American
government and citizens in welcoming
and receiving by special mission.
Though regret that my time does not
lllow me to make longer soiourn in this
country as wish, in order to appreciate
more fully the accomplishment and pro-
,reSs of the United States of America us
nation, cannot help during my brief
'isit here to be struck and impressed by
he liberty and freedom enjoyed by the
,eople by the welfare and prosperity in
heir agricultural, industrial and com
nercial pursuits; by tho characteristics of
heir classical historical, philosophical
md political literature by the manner of
application Of the scientific discoveries
nd inventions for promoting the hnppi-
less of mankind, and by the display Of
heir artistic taste in the architecture of
he public buildings, sculpture and paint
ny Of historical figures and facts, which
ny old friend, Hon, John W, Foster, has
'een kind enough to show me.
"These impressions l will carry home,
lot only as approximations to my store of
of the fruits Of western modern
but US the means of cnlight-
ming the millions represent, facilitating
he introduction Of these very means and
nds Of civilization into China, and ANAL
the Oldest civilization Of the far
asst with the most modern one of the ex-
RENE west.
Il have only one more word to add that
he Hon. John W. Foster, in his manifold
bilities has to me, rendered most valuR-
lie assistance in China's most critical mo-
nent, America, whether as n government
r as individuals, is to China friend in
eed, 30 she is to her friend indeed. Gen
7 Al. A. ct. l