New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
Ii HUNG CHANG ON THE WAY
HE SETS SAIL FROM SOUTHAMPTON ON
BOARD THE ST. LOUIS.
A FRIENDLY CROWD AT THE DOCK TO SEE HIN
OFF-FAREwELL SPEECHES ON TIE
sTEAMER-A FEW OF HIS
IDIOsYNCRAsfES.

srEAMER-A FEW OF HIS
IDIosYNCRAsrEs.
London. Aug OIL Hung Chang. the Chinese
Special Ambassador, embarked to-day at South
ampton on the American Line steamer ST. Louis
and sailed for New-York
Ambassador Ii left Waterloo station at D
o'clock this morning for Southampton. The Am
bassador and the members Of his suite were
driven to the station In four royal carriages.
large number of friends gathered around the
railway car occupied by the distinguished China
man, and remained until the train moved away.
Ii Hung Chang shook hands and conversed with
everybody in the group which included Sir
Donald A. Smith Canadian High Commissioner
in London Hiram Maxim. the inve tor; DR..
Irvine an American, and Archer Bak r, Euro
pean traffic agent OF the Canadian Pacific Rail
way. Sir Halliday Mccartney. English Secre-
tary Of the Chinese Legation. accompanied the
party to Southampton.
Just before the train started Ii Hung Chang
lighted long silver-tubed pipe. which he began
putting with evident satisfaction. AS the train
steamed away he was still smoking. at the same
time responding to the farewell cheers Of his
friends by smiling bowling and waving his hand
When Ii Hung Chang and his party arrived at
Southampton they Immediately went on board
the steamer st. Louis which became the scene
of a gathering of a most genial character the
drawing room of the st. Louis was converted
into a great reception hall. and the Chinese Am
bassador held levee. which lasted some time
Indeed, it Is not within recollection that any
visitor to England has received 50 grand send
off" The Mayor Of Southampton. Mr. kinkead.
the United States Consul. and the other consuls
stationed at Southampton and the local digni-
tares made farewell speeches, all Of which were
addressed directly to the Chinese statesman.
and as the steamer was leaving her dock the
Ambassador and his party were cheered by
thousands Of people who had gathered on the
wharf to bid goodby to the visitors. The
weather was clear and sunny.
During the last week the Ambassador was
touring in the provinces having finished his Of
fetal visit to London on Saturday last. After
his visit TO Mr. Gladstone ut Hawarden. when
he seems to have enjoyed exceedingly, he in
spectcd the Forth Bridge and the Elswick WORKS
of Lord Armstrong Il Co. Apart from some
what quaint yet pleasing affability the great
Viceroy has won many friends here by the keen
interest he has displayed In men and things.
His appetite for information on all sorts OF
subjects seems indispensable, ana the questions
that he constantly puts to his entertainers
through his interpreter suggest III" inqulsitiVe-
ness of young aspirant TO political prefer
ment rather than inquiries put for courtesy
sake by an cd man Of the world
lie is critical too. In many things. and great
observer Of womens dress. He is conscious or
his exalted rank. ard feels sighted II he IL not
met on publjc occasions by people dressed In
their best Some of the women whom ne met
at fttes here seemed to think II unnecessary 20
make themselves smart to receive an old
Cbinapoon but thev we're mistaken. He does
not hesitate to make personal remarks IN con
versation. and. though he seems unconscious 81
doing anything unusual these u'terah''S "'V
sometimes a little embarrassing
Many instances might be given but perhap9
none is better than his sympathetic lhierthSe
from Mr. Chamberains single eyegIaSs thd' tnr
Colonial Secretary had lost the sight or one eye
and lis gentle commiseration on the calaihitN'