New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
A DAY WITH III HUNG CHANG.
HE RIDDLES EVERYBODY WITH QUESTIONS AND
MAKES MR. MAXIM SHOW OFF HIS GUN.

IL.
From The London Daily News.
Growing tired of the panorama OF wharves ana
shipping His Exceency became possessed with
the desire to interview many who stood around.
In the first place he summoned Arthur Martindale
before him. and learning that that gentleman had
recently returned from India sought his views on
the silver problem. But Mr. Martndale was only
reserved on the subject than were the di-
rectors OF the Bank OF England the other day
The Ambas sador assured him that the problem
was a serious one. In which Japan. China ana
India were greatly interested. Inquiries followed
as TO the status OF Indian princes and the amount
of Mr.. Martindae's income
Presently the steamer entered the Victoria and
Albert docks; and great deal Of shipping was WAS
r. HIS of the Thames Ironworks Company.
Japanese vessel the Full was passed our com
cost?' inquired Ii Hung Chang. "i7jO,Ooo without
ornaments" Are there Japanese on board?'
There is an inspector from Japan but the men
are English" other vessels came in sight. and Ii
noticed that some were profusey hung with bunt-
ing What are the flags for he asked "Th hey
Hills but why aren't they ali decorated" I'm
afraid they did not all know you were coming Ih:,
Il suppose you millionaire. Mr.. IIills?' No.
indeed returned that genteman modesly' bnt
Then they come first and you come second? i
am afraid not"
DRAWING" A JOURNALIST.
Having had his attention drawn to the fact that
journalists sometimes Interview people. II oc-
funny to interview a journalist. Mr.. 10 Feng Luh
soon found one and presented him to the %earer
the first inquiry 'Thrty-eight' responded the
What is the amount of your Ibs
neration usually paid to journalists. that Is good
salary. isn't it, Some receive more and others
less" was the inconclusive reply. Are you o
brilliant writer" The journalist hesated, and
then boldly replied in the affirmative Are these
knowledge Very fine indeed" said the journal
ist That is your real opinion persisted IL
Hung Chang The journalist assured him that It
was and then. taking advantage of pause. put
in a question his account What do you
Very large and fine city And what did Your
Exccllency think Of the Queen Il admire your
Queen very much responded the Ambassador;
she Is very gracious"
SCIENCE AND RELIGION
on landing at old Firth Pier II Hung Chang
received by Hiram s Maxim and driven to
Firth on the way the a m reen upon
irving at the works Of the Maxim Nordenfelt
Guns and Ammunition Company IL was put not 70
luncheon was served, and Ii Hung Chang. re-
freshed from his sumbers. resumed his course OF
interviews. Having addressed some Inquiries to
the Hon Lionel Rothschld he asked Mrs Maxim
how old she was, and whether she believed in the
10 the companys Eynesford Range where there
was an interesting demonstration Of the powers Of
at range of 1000 yards After slow prac-
tice Ii Hung Chang observed that the guns were
not being fired with sufficient quckness. In few
minutes there a demonstration Of quick firing
which seemed to asto md him The air was fun of
and the sky was obscured by smoke.
HARD TO CONVINCE.
During the firing Of the guns 1t was explained to
Ii Hung Chang that no soldiers could withstand and
enemy could hide lie down in ditch and walt
until the belt of $50 bullets had been fired before
advancing upon the guns, his objection
silenced when It was explained that in ten seconds
another belt of 80 could be placed In the gun.
Turning TO Admiral Tracey he observed. THAT Is
very expensive firing. Admiral Tracey: Yes for
the enemy" Ii: And for ammunition also How
Two hundred and fifty" THE Nceroy does not
believe it possible" said Tseng Mr.. Maxim: Il will
fire the gun that rate myself Throwing off
his coat, Mr.. Maxim went to the nearest Maxim
and ratified off belt, while III, taking gold
watch from his pocket timed him. When Mr..
Maxim returned Ii asked with what shot the 1rst
was given probably because the question was not
fire a naval gun for quckness''; but Tseng said
sharply Answer my question first" ii was then
told that they common shells. whereupon he
a ked TO see full and empty, and made
minute inquiries to the composition OF the shell
and the cost of each When told the weight OF n
gun was what a horse could carry. he replied "A
horse could not take such weight along" After
the firing of to show the quickness OF the
delivery the Envoy said: THAT is too rapid for a
Chinese man" When the programme had been
gone through Ii carried TO the dummy
men targets, and. 10 his great surprise. that
they were riddled with bullets Before leaving the
GROUND he thanked the directors earnestly for
what had been shown TO him.