The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-30
Formal Reception of the Chinese EN-
bassadOr ut the Residence of Ex-
Secretary Whitney,.
SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY
AND A BRIEF REPLY AND WELCOME
BY THE PRESIDENT.
The Ceremony Simple and Devoid of
Ostentation-Part of the Presi-
dents Cabinet Present.


Hung Chang, to-day formally exchanged
greetings at the residence of ex-Secretary
of the Navy William c.. Whitney. The re-
ception of the guest of the Nation was OF
the most simple character, and no mem
bers of the press were admitted, despite
the fact that last night admission to the
residence had been promised the newspaper
people. Mr.. Whitney's private secretary
said that subsequent developments had
made it necessary to cancel the passes.
Ii Hung Chang arose at 6 o'clock this
morning. His first caller was ex-Secretary
Of State John w. Foster, between whom
and the Chinese ambassador a strong
friendship has existed, especially since Mr..
Fosters mission to the East during the
Japan-China war. Secretary Olney was
also at the Hotel Waldorf early in the day.
Another caller was Yam Phou Lee, who
was sent here by the Chinese government
as a student in 1873. He presented an invi-
tation from the Governor of Tennessee TO
visit Nashville on his way west.
The report that the ambassador and the
Russian minister had a conference last
night was confirmed this morning by Ed
ward =. Drew. the commissions of Gus
toms in the Chinese service. Mr.. Drew
would say nothing as to what had passed
between his Excellency and the minister.
Ii Hung Chang and Secretary Olney ex-
changed visits in the hotel. after which
they proceeded together to the Whitney
residence, escorted by a troop of the Sixth
Cavalry. Large crowds gathered in Fifth
avenue early to see the parade. a large
force of police was ready to preserve order.
Around Mr.. Whitney's house a clear place
was reserved. the deadline being drawn on
either side of it. The ballroom. in which
the President received the Chinese embas-
sador, was decorated with American and
Chinese flags. When Earl Ii entered he
seemed to recognize Mr.. Cleveland at once.
and kept his eyes on him as he advanced.
Secretary Oiney formally presented the dis
tinguished visitor to the President. The
latter bowed and extended his hand, which
was grasped by Earl Ii.
EARL Il SPEECH.
After the formal. greetings. Ii Hung
Chang addressed the President as follows:
Your Exceilency-It affords me great
pleasure TO have the honor TO be presented
to your Excellency. The reputation of
your highly-esteemed virtue is we'll known
throughout the world and in you the citi-
zens of the United States of America have
invariably placed their confidence. conse-
quently. both the interior administration
and the exterior relations of this great
Republic are in a state of prosperity. It
will always be the desire of my august
master, the Emperor of China. to main
tain the most cordial relations with Amer
lea, whose friendly assistance rendered to
the government of China after the Chino
Japanese war, and whose protection for
the safety of the Chinese immigrants IN
h,aArico aIrruN We fN ha hiublv annro-
ciated.
Il am now specially appointed by my
august master. the Emperor of China, TO
present 10 your Exceilency the assurances
of his most friendly feelings toward the
United States of America in hope that
your Excellency will reciprocate HIS senti-
ments and cooperate with him to promote
the friendly intercourse between our two
countries for the cause of human kind. |
trust that your ExcelIency's government
will continue TO afford protection and kind
treatment to the Chinese immigrants in
America. and 70 render friendly assistance
to the Chinese government when required.
Many of the peoples of our two nations
enjoy the benefits OF perpetual peace"
When the speech was ended the embas-
sador turned to one of his suite and re-
ceived from him a. package wrapped in
silk. which, when opened, was seen TO be
a huge sheet OF parchment with gilt and
gold seals. 1t was Earl LIS letters OF ere
dentlals and was given to the President.
who turned 1t over TO Secretary Olney.
The President, I'm reply TO Ii Hung Chang.
said:
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE.
Your Ex~cellency-It gives me great pleas.
ure 10 receive from your hand the personal
letter from your august sovereign and TO
greet you as his personal representative.
Since our two countries became better ac-
quainted many incidents have occurred CAL
culated TO increase our friendly relations.
and not the least gratifying OF these are
the friendly expressions contained I'm the
letter of your Emperor and the visit to
our country OF his most distinguished sub
ject. who has been so honorably.and prom
inently connected with public affairs In
his own country and with all that has been
attempted In the direction OF it's advance
ment and Improvement. Your visit TO us
at This time AZ made more impressive by
the thought that IT serves to Join In one
the east and the best type Of "A newer ciyi.
lzation In the western world.
NOTWITHSTANDING the widely different
characteristics OF the two countries. the
welcome which Is rendered you by the gov.
eminent ana citizens Of the United States
illustrates In the strongest possible man.
ner the knship or nations. We feel that In
the arrangement OF your tour YOU have not
allotted to your so1ourn among us sufficient
time to gain an adequate observation of All
W AAAN t1 ~ - III
not, however, escape your notice that "A
rich and fertile donai has here been
quickly created by those who were assured
that they would reap where they had sown:
that n strong and benetlccnt government
has been here established by those who
loved freedom, and that we have q gener-
Gus and patriotic people, who love their
government because Il Is theirs-construct-
ell by them. administered for them and
protected and saved from harm by them.
We heartily wish that your stay with Us
may be pleasant. and that at it's close you
may enjoy n safe and agreeable return 10
your home and your f!cld OF duty and use.
fulncss.'
At the conclusion of his speech the Pres,-
dent presented to Earl III the members of
his Cabinet and others present. and a gem
cral conversation followed for a short time.
Among those present were Secretary OF
State Olney, Secretary OF the Treasury
Carlisle. Secretary OF War Lamont and
Assistant Secretary OF State Rockhill.
When the reception was ended Earl Ii
and suite were escorted back 10 the WAL
dcrf. where HIS Excellency remained dur
ing the afternoon. Shortly after The recep-
ton President Cleveland started for Buz.
yards Bay on the yacht Sapphire.
Ii Hung Chang was the guest of honor
tonight at a banquet III the Waldorf given
by former United States ministers to
China. He entered the banquet hall lean
ing on the arm of Gen. j. T.. Ward. the
first minister sent by this government to
tn. Chinese court. President Cleveland
was represented by Assistant Secretary of
State Rockhill. The Viceroy had requested
that the banquet last not more than forty
minutes. At the table he barely nibblod
Tho GellC1Ia d1GhaG cot hQfnra him nnt