The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-09-04

tunl Secretary OF State, representing his De-
partmrnt; the thin"se minister, Yang Yu. and
secretary; the Chinese consul SXc, and 4 rep
rcScntativc OF the Southern Associated Press
boarded the United States dispatch boat ear
ly III the morning and steamed down the bay
to meet the ambassador.
Tn" arrangement was to allow n clear
vision OF each man of war to the visiting
Chlnaman. Tho st. Louis was escorted
through the lower bay by quite II notilla of
yachts. tugs and excursion boats Whistles
We're blown. cannon fired and the people
aboard the different craft shouted words OF
welcome to Lii llung Chang and his party.
When the steamship was sighted by tho war
ShlpS tho men were at once called to quarters
on the quarterback, where they held their
positions as mark Of respect to the
Oriental visitor until tho st. Louis had
passed.
After Gen. RuGcr and party stepped aboard
the st. Louis they went Immediately TO the
nit drawing room, where they were met by
Vice President Wright OF the American Line
Ii was In his state room. and word was sent
to him that the government representatives
we're ready to meet him. About the big liner
were gathered craft of every description.
crowded with people anxious to get glimpse
OF the celebrated Cinnamon. Whistles were
kept going, yachts doomed cannon, and on
some of the tugs fire crackers were set of .
Coming by Fort Wadsworth the st. Louis
passed outside the warships aud the flagship
New York fired salute Of 10 guns. which is
recognition.
LII Hung Chang, after delay OF Is min
utes. was conducted to the drawing room by
Vice President Wright, and his interpreter
and secretary. He was at once presented to
Gen. Ruger. who said: II am directed by
the President OF the United States to meet
you and to extend to you the freedom OF the
nation. bid you welcome
The Niceroy bowed his head and said: II
thank you for the courtesy" Ii wore that
hiDhaof nf lioki 10
Yellow Jacket with its accompanying orna-
nent, the peacock feather.
When the steamer came to Castle William a
salute was fired. The envoy asked what 1t
was, and seemed pleased when told 1t was in
his honor. All along the water front
crowds had gathered and cheer after cheer
went up in honor OF Ii.
1t was 90 p. IN. when the steamer touched
the pier. Lis sedan chair was gotten ready
for him, but he turned to the men and said
American shores
At 80 p m, accompanied by tho official
party, he left the steamer by n private gang
way, and was greeted by the naval militia,
who beat welcoming tune upon drums The
party descended from the upper pier by cle-
vator, which was alaborately decorated with
Chinese colors, to the floor below, where an
other company OF the naval reserves formed
n GORDON. Here eight carriages were in
waiting for the foreigners. There was q de-
meantime an immense crowd had gathered
outside the tmcrcn Line deck ut thc'foot Of
Fulton street. A large force of police was on
hand and these had all they could do TO re
stain the throng.
detachment of thc Sixth Cavalry, U. 4.
a.. was in waiting to escort the envoy and
his suite to tho Hotel Waldorf. 4 start was
mad" at p. m. In the first carriage was Lii
lung Chang, his secretary and interpreter.
Gen. Rugcr and Mr.. Rockhir. The rest Of
his suite followed in tho other carriages. As
soon as Lis carriage came Off the pier into
West street. half of the cayaly dctachm, ut
fell i'll and preceded the procession. The
other hal! joined in behind the last carriage
and in this order tho march to the Waldorf
Hotel was begun. The route was down West
street to lowing Green, thence to Brond-
way. up that thorouchfarc to Fourth street,
over to Fifth avenue and through that street
to tn" hotel, where they arrived several
hours later.
All along the route largo crowds were
gathered. The name of Ii Hung Chang was
upon "ycryonc's lips and he received great
@vatinn. probably the. like Of which was never
rendered foreigner in this country. The
streets were iammed all the way with q
chcring multitude. ..