, 1896-09-30

Robert, the sister of DIR. Irwin, physician to
the Embassy. who has proceeded 10 America.
Then through the medium Of the interpreter
n chat with one Of the English assengers
became public property. IL tuned upon the
Ambassadors, appreciation Of the English
NatiO lal Anthem, the possibility of the in
trOducinn Of European dress into China
the Army and Navy Of the Empire having de.
cided t. adopt British Uniforms md the
curiosi which the Viceroy displayed as to
the metho Is of training the Empire ballet.
Soon afterwards. through Sir Halliday Ma
c%artney, it was minated to mo that his Ex-
Celleucy dc>iIed to bid farewell to the geu-
tlemAn representing london newspapers
who had accompanied him throughout the
whole Of his tom in England, and styled by
him, contemporary historians. | was the
only journalist in the train WIZ could say
that he had beo4l present With him at every
own and on every occasion OF public interest
whilst he was in Bingham. Mr. Tseng pre-
ssnted me, and the Ambassador rose from
his aeat aNd cordially shook hands. Mr..
TO Fsng Luh had previously expressed to
nae tho regret that his Excellency had felt
that his engagements had precluded him from
visiNng the printing Offices Of a great London
newspaper. Mr.. lseng then interpreted
The VicerOy has instructed Mr.. Lo Feng
Luh to express his sentiments in a farewell
Message to the English people, and his high
appreciation Of the reception accorded to
hMn."
bowed, and said ] should be happy to be
the medium Of conveying such a message to
the readers of The Daily Telegraph. My
colleagues having been presented. his Excel
lcncy then added: II have been highly ap-
preciativo Of the most enthusiastic reception
given to me by the Engll>h people, and |
hope that in future, i'll anything that concerns
China the Press will do their best TO help
me in my mission of reform in China. because
know how powerful the London newspa-
pers are
In what way can we help you ~ I asked.
"By giving a fair account and by holding
the balance was the diplomatic reply.
IF your Excellency viii only c me back
ve will give You a HEATHER welcome still"
"As long as my health permits me and
should China send me, | shall only he too
happy to return to England
And would his ExoelIcncy welcome Eng
lish Journalists in China q
Il think, = replied MI. Tseng, 1T would be
an %enterprising thing for a London ncwspa-
per to send out a special correspondent TO
China, and if You yourself would so ] should
be happy to be your guide
MI. 10 Fen4 IuH very SOon communicated
che terms of Ii Hung Chang'> farewell mani
fests, a copy of which ] append:
ITO the People Of Great Britain
"On taking my departure from British
shores | find it impossible to conceal my feel
ings and sentiments from a people who have
offered to me so hearty and cordial a well
come and reception during my visit to this
country.
Il have been deeply impressed by the 40
emulation of knowledge, Of wealth, and of
force on the part Of the British hntion and |
have also been impressed by the simplicity,
ths frankness, and the solidity which charac-
terise this distinguished people.
otis openly asserted that al international
dealings are purely regulated by selfish in
terest; but | venture to contradict that wide
ly asserted view. for believe that in Imperial
politics, as in Science, theory and practice
ought to go together. ! find that popular
sentiment and feeling are SO closely inter
woven with the interest of a State that it is
impossible 10 separate them. ! humbIy hope
that | have made some impression upon you,
as you have made a great impression upon
me, and that that impression on either side
will not soon be effaoed.
II hope that OH my return to China ] may
come to power again, not for my own sake,
but in order that | may have the opportunity
of promoting the interest and, as | believe,
a. I,eti,1- oF fba Ernot Ennira which