The sun., 1896-09-06
Ii is HOMEM'ARD BOUND.
HE AND Hrs SUITE LEAVE WASH
INGTON FOR NIAGARA FALLS.

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Tomb-He Says Washington Was One of
the Three Foremost Men In History.
WARRINGTON. Sept. 8. - DrizzlIhg weather
| changed tho programme for Ii Hung ChRnE's
last day Of entertainment in the United States.
A trip TO the top of tho Washington Monument,
postponed from yesterday, was the frat event
cancelled this morning, and a trolley car Jour
ney of fifteen miles to deposit a wreath at
WashinEton's tomb at Mount Vernon was de-
clared of this afternoon.
The Niceroy was at work with his secretaries
before O'Clock this morning, making notes of
his latest observations. and particularly of his
long talk with Secretary Carlisle, as well as dis.
posing uf largo amount OF official correspon-
dence requiring action before leaving tonight
on the journey for home. The Viceroy's health
continues excellent and the nights sleep had
thoroughly rested him, ftting him. as he de-
clared. for a busy day.
The Portuguese Minister. viscount dc Santo
Thryso. was received at o'clock. and at $3.50
Gen. Ruger took the Viceroy and his party over
to the Treasury Department. Lord Ii and ex-
Secretary Foster accompanied them.
Before tho party left the hotel Mr.. Drew. the
Viceroy's customs adviser gave to the press an
authoritative statement regarding the proposed
Chinese tariff changes, about which Ii Hung
Chang has held discussion with the chief fiscal
authorities Of all the countries he has visited.
The readin mess always displayed by the United
States In recognizing tariff autonomy to all ma
tions. and the comparatively small trade the
United States enjoys with China, rendered
this portion OF his mission to the United
States easier than 1t had been In Eng
land; for instance. the English possessing
nearly eighty per cent. Of the Empires
trade. Instead, therefore. of trying to learn
what concessions from the present treaty stipu-
lations the United States would be willing to
waive. the Viceroy's interview with Secretary
Carlisle was rather to secure advice on the
great question of fnanciering. which is forced
upon the Peking Government by the Japanese
war indemnity and projects OF comprehensive
Internal developments. All the old treaties
which opened China to commerce and still re-
naming in force included q favored nation
clause and prescribed uniform import tariff
Of Ave per cent. ad valorem on specific list Of
articles Of some length. Many OF these articles
unchanged, and the source Of revenue has
diminished until 1t is no longer equal to
1s eTen ,o ss .hs duty, ~ssS
only be done by new treaties, and England alone
objects unless substantial concessions are made.
| The French are also insistent upon a reduction
Of the silk e1por, tax, aud viii probably have to
be appeased in some way. Tho Liking or
rior provinces. All er paving the imperial i'm
port tax. Is also the subject of much dissat-
leIRctlOn on tnt part OF lOrelRn countries. De-
cause OF its Irregularities and determinations.
In making this tax uniform important reduc-
,ionf s are co1tempassd' which VIII be SratirSlng
powers who enjoy favored nation treatment.
Everything depends upon the result OF
pressed in London, and which may require the
placing Of certain large contracts IN England TO
F., men. The Viceroy is studying the question in
al! its aspects. and on his return to fekinc tho
ptSseFe ps CARLISLE aud Treasarer Morgan
escorted the Viceregal party through the vaults.
| showing him 81 100000 In gold and silver
coin. which did not seem to impress him: but
| when the bond-issue division was reached he
manifested great interest and piled his guides
| shown him he nudGed ex-Secretary Foster and
asked him Il he had any like that In the cash
dollar bi Of the new issue. numbered ~"
corresponding 10 ii, age: and this INCIDENT
sfF' year. led Haas Chang
iS SowH remark IN III. that "sn
! Vicerov destroyed $4,000 in old green backs
With sSidsnt delight , Then & Seersa smn sapsS
were driven to the Bureau OF Engraving and
| Printing. where all the operations of money and
stamp making were viewed with the greatest
The Viceroy has been more deeply impressed
with the life and character OF Washington than
| he had hitherto been credited with. AT the
| Capitol yesterday. when he viewed tho histori-
gal paintings in the rotunda he studied that OF
| Washington resigning his commission with
greater attention than any Others and to-day
We'll We nI add to be translated to him.
| Subsequently. In response to request for an
interview regarding his impressions of the
| Capitol. he sent out the following by one of his
"The three foremost men in history have been
Napoleon. the Chinese Emperor iao and Wash
Napoleon created an empire which was
'"Yao created an empire and then proceeded
himself To rule over u.
| stepped aside. leaving others to govern"
When the Eiceroy returned to his hotel at
noon the rain began 10 fall heavily. and it was
| Immediately announced that he would cancel
all further sightseeing and rPmnin in his
apartments until he had to leave for his train.
| Luncheon was promptly served and followed by
the Inevitable siesta for nm hour.
A handsome wreath, which had been ordered
for the Niceroy to take to Mount Vernon and
! place on Washing,on's tomb was sent to the
Chinese legation with instructions for the Min
| lister 10 perform the act of homage as the En-
4 present OF 81 SO was sent down to be divided
among the hotel servants and the proprietor
| and manager OF the hotel were decorated with
| silver medals. similar In appearance 10 the old
trade dollar. but hardly 80 we'll executed.
| During tho afternoon Secretary Francis mado
| q brief call to pay mis- respects. and n short au-
| dience was granted TO a female lecturer no
| had said kind things OF the Ambassador at ono
At O'Clock, 115 small handbags and bundles
were sent to tho station. these constituting all
| from the train during their stay here. At $50
cRrriREea were taken for the depot by the entire
| party. including Gen. Rugor. four troops OF the
| Sixth Cavalry acting as escort
Tho same nimptnoub train that brought the
| party from New York was In readiness, Vice
| President Thomson's private car being re-
| served for the Ambassador. and Al @ o'clock the
| journey 10 Niagara Falls hegan.
| In addition to those who came to Wash ing
| ton on the train H. w. Hoo and NJ y. Chung OF
the legation here accompanied the party as per
| sonal representatives OF the Chinese Minister.
| Tho train will not be speehed through Pennsyl-
| yRnia tonight, as there 10 no hurry, aud II Is
desired not TO disturb the Niceroy's sleep. which
he considers the panacea Of all Ills and to which
| he attributes his hale old age.
NIAGARA FALLS, Sept. 5.-All arrangements
| for the visit Of III Hung Chang and party TO this
| city tomorrow have been completed. Lieut..
| Townlee L. 5. A.. representing the United States
| Government, and Sir Henry Jolly de 10th
| biniere and the Hon. A. Z. Parmaee.
representing the Canadian Government, have
| arrived In the city 10 make final provisions for
the reception of the distinguished guest. Tho
party will arrive in the city at IL 80 A. NJ. and
| will remain here until Monday morning. They
will visit the various points OF interest about tho
city and will have headquarters at tho Cata-
ract House
part OF tho kitchen Of that famous hostelry
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