New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-30
AN EXCHANGE OF CALLS.
PRELIMINARIES TO PRESIDENT CLEvE-
LANDS RECEPTION.

HOW THE vICERoY LIVES AT THE WALDORF
HE DISCHARGES HIS COOK BUT CONTINUES
THE MANS SALARY FOR LIFE-PoLICE-
MEN AS HIS G-EsTs-INCIDENTs
OF THE DAY.
That Ii Huns Chang knows a great deal about
this country its history and its traditions is evi-
dent John w Foster. cx-secretary OF State and
the Commissioner who helped to draw up the
treaty Of peace between China and Japan at the
close OF the war. called upon the distinguished
Niceroy at the early hour Of 30 n. NJ yesterday.
He found Ii Hung Chang already up and halfway
! through his breakfast Commenting upon the early
hour. Ii Hung Chang referred to the celebrated
maxim about early bed and early TO rise" and
said that he believed an American wrote 1t. and
/ that 1t should be followed by Americans. Mr.. Fos-
Ter. who knew the early rising habits Of the Chi
nese statesman. was sure that he would find him
ready TO receive visitors at 1880 o'clock. and he was
not disappointed. He chatted for hour VITA
| the Chinese Ambassador. and Their withdrew to
complete the arrangements for the meeting be-
tween Secretary Olney and l.! Hung Chang.
Right In here II is well 10 insert little inside his
tory about the great Chinese diplomat. He caused
surprise by going bed Q o'clock the night of
his arrival here When this commented upon
and the Interpreter was asked If the statesman 8
early retirement due 10 fatigue from the voy-
age. the interprete- said that his distinguished
master always bed that our and arose
at a correspondngly early hour When Ii Huns
Chang sleeps none Of his immediate body guard
dare sleep. outside his door at all hours Of the
day and night static .ed four trusted servants,
who cosely every one that passes. and bar the
entrance to al; those who have proper creder-
tials. At $50 O'Clock in the morning Ii Hung Chang
is awakened b. the sentry duty should he sleep
past that hour bu. a rule he wakes himself.
Then little gruc' and a soothing drink given
to him. Ate. this light repast he falls asleep
again. and sleep; several hours. until he is awak-
ened 70. breakfast.
HIS COOK DISCHARGED.
1t was in connection WITT this early Breakfast.
that Ii Hung Chang met disappointment yester-
day. The meal just to his liking. and he
made inquiry for the man who prepared it. The
cool was not TO be found. Whether the cook has
become enamored OF the new country and left the
suite, whetf he hal simply wandered off and
got lost. or whether he feared the dispeasure of
/ his master and in hiding. whether he was
/ detained In way, is not known; but az all
events he not be found Then l.. Hun.
Chang was nettled. There only one thing to
do, and that was to dispense with the cooks
vices. He was found later In the day and toll! of
his dismissal. He did not seem at all cast down b.
his discharge. and to the steward of the hotel con-
hded some interesting information Whenever Ii
hung Chang takes into his service it is not
until after he has carefully inspected the man and
made a thorough study of his antecedents. Then
If anything happens that he wishes get rid Of
the man. he simply orders his dismissal The sal
airy goes the long the ex-empoye
lives. often he is not told why he is dismissed
but simply told TO go. The real of this as
given. is that Ii Hung Chang doesn't care where
his discharged employees go what they do. but
he does wish them around him. lie does not
TO enter into the merits of the case. and the
reason for discharge ard allows the salary 60
Tha: also insures him the goodwili of the en-
ploye. and minoizeS the DANCE. OF an attemp: upon
his life that might be made by who thought he
had been unjustly removed. and who was longing
for revenge
HIS MANNER OF LIFE
Heraded the great Chinaman has been as
hg: liver and fond of meals Of extreme richness.
his living since he reached the Waldorf has
stoned surprise. The members of his staff dine
uxurousy ana bountifuly in the cafe OF the
hotel and drink American drinks with great relish.
bu. no: Ii Hung Chang He has eaten nothing
since his arrival but boiled meats. boiled rice.
boiled chicken He drinks sparingly Of mineral
watei and wirN which he brough, with him. 1t
was fruga. meal Of this kind he was enjoying
wher Mr.. Foster found him yesterday morning.
The ex-Secretary had only been from the
apartments OF II Hung Chang about half-hour
wher a messenger from Secretary Oney who has
rooms Immediately opposite 10 those Of Ii Hung
man that Mr. Olney ready to receive him 1t
is etiquette that Ii Hung Chang. who at that time
was bearing a message from his royal master. the
Emperor OF China, TO President Cleveland should
meet the Secretary Of State and consult with him
before he met President Cleveland. Ii Hung
Chang like the great diplomat that he Is, imrne-
diately prepared himself for the reception He
donned his famous yellow Jacket, adjusted his pea
cock plume put on his silk boots and announced
that he was ready to start. Although II was Just
step across the hall. II Hung Chang insisted
that his entire bodyguard along. So, sur
rounded by his glitterng staff he proceeded 10 the
rooms Of the Secretary of state.
The conference between Secretary Olney and ii
Hung Chang brief. As soon as the formal
presentation over. Secretary Olney ana the
Chinese statesman began 10 chat In an lniorma
,yav Though an Interpreter Mr.. Olney told the
Chinaman that President Cleveland had come all
the way from his summer home TO meet hlm ana
was at that moment at the home Of eX-Secretary
Whitney and would receive him at II O'CLOCK Inc
great Viceroy acknowledged the message ana salu
mat he would not be late. Then he retired to MS
own rooms again, and IN few moments Secre-
tarv Olnev called upon him there and another con-
sultatIon was held. 1t was decided TO leave the
hotel at 1870 o'clock and carriages were ordered
FOR that hour General Kruger and Secretary oi-
ney chatted with the Niceroy for a ume apou'
fur,hcr ARRANGEMENTS and then withdrew to allow
him 10 prepare for his visit to President 'ie''"u
POLICEMEN THE VICEROY's GUEST
While the ceremonies upstairs were u"uer way
there was another act going on Downstairs Al
oclock the detail OF twelve mounted policemen
hioh accomnanies IA Hung Chang everywhere
riding ahead 10 clear the road reported Al INC
hotel At the invitation OF Ii Hung Chans' con
,evod through an Interpreter, they were "sheu 10
leave their horses and come IN ana t'' " Ir
while they were waiting for the start - mus
'., ,rsisted that the policemen should nave
.,I ~, mar the house could afford and they dld'
Thev trooped into the cafe and made nearly
-, rhoy ate with liberaty that made inc