Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
RECEPTION TO LII.
THE CHINESE AMBASSADOR NET
by THE PRESIDENT.
INTERCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS.
speeches by the Famous Oriental
and MIR. CIevcIand-A Letter from
Chipn,s Empcror--A Gorgeous yell
low Jacket.

C. whitney, Fifth avenue and Fifty
seventh street. at a few minutes after II
A NJ to-day. The house for the time
being was in the hands OF the govern
ment. and represented the official resi-
dence OF the Executive.
President Cleveland, accompanied by
Acknowledgement Harmon, arrived at the
whitney residence at 9 o'clock, having
come from Gray Gables on Mr.. Stillman's
steam yacht, Sapphire, expressly for the
purpose of honoring the guest Of the
nation. with his greeting.
Secretary Lamont came up from Sea-
bright. n. J., and joined the President
a little later. Secretary-of-State Richard
Olney escorted Ii Hung Chang from his
hotel to the house. Just before the dis
tinguished guest arrived, Secretary Car
isle walked through the crowd on Fifth
avenue and entered the house.
Assistant-Secretary- w. w.
Rockhil. General James II. Wilson. John
Russell Young, x-Secretary-of-State John
w. Fostet, and Mr. William c. Whitney
were the only others present at the recep-
ton. Ii Hung Chang. his sons. and his
secretaries Of the highest rank, were
taken in open carriages from the Waldorf
M Fifth avenue TO the reception. The
Sixth United States Cavalry acted as es-
cort for his EXcellency.
"a was escorted up the steps OF the
Whitney house by his secretary, and at
once taken TO the large ballroom. just
off the main hail. The interior of the
house had been decorated with green
palms. and the gorgeous tapestries, which
were removed some time ago for the sum-
mer season, had been rehung for to-day's
reception.
IN WHITE AND GOLD ROOM.
The reception was held in the white and
gold ballroom Of the Whitney residence.
Ii Hung Chang and his suite, upon en-
terms the Whitney residence, were ush-
cred into the drawing-room, at the LETT
of the entrance. President Cleveland, and
the members Of his Cabinet, who were
present. took positions in the centre OF
the ballroom. the President standing be-
meath a group Of Chinese flags, draped
on either side OF a gilded American eagle,
above which were the Stars and stripes.
When all was ready for the presentation,
private Secretary Thurber notified the
guests OF the fact. Ii Hung Chang and
his secretaries, and members OF his suite
then entered the room. Secretary Olney
introduced the Niceroy to President Cleve-
land. The Ambassador, WHO wore new
and far more gorgeous yellow Jacket
than that worn upon his arrival yester-
day. bowed low, and shook hands with
President Cleveland. All present were
standing. and 80 remained throughout the
ceremony which was very formal
The secretary Of ii Hung Chang, 10
Flung Luh, handed to his Excellency
letter from the Emperor Of China to the
President OF this nation. II was very
elaborate affair. done in Chinese on
parchment, and wrapped In a yellow
silk covering. upon which was the Chi.
nese dragon, worked IN red, blue, green,
and white The parchment rcsemblcd
large music roll ii Hung Chang pre-
scented this letter TO Mr.. Cleveland. He
then made an address on his own sc-
count, which was interpreted by Fung
Luh.
LIS SPEECH.
The translation OF Ii Hung Changs re-
marks is as follows:
"Your Excel .ency: Il affords me great
Measure 70 have the honor TO be pre-
scented 10. your Excellency. The reputa-
ton OF your highly esteemed virtues Is
widely known throughout the world. and
in you the citizens Of the United states
of America have invariably placed their
confidence Consequently. both the in
terror administration and the exterior re-
lations OF this great republic are in
state Of prosperity
ct viii always be the desi7s Of my
august master, the Emperor Of China,
10 maintain the most cordial relations
with America whose friendly assistance,
rendered TO the Government OF China
after the China-Japanese war. and whose
protection for the safety of the Chinese
immigrants In America are to be highly
appreciated.
II am specially appointed by my au-
gust master, the Emperor OF China, 10
present TO your EXcellency the letter OF
credence, and 10 convey to your Excel
lency the assurance OF his most friendly
feelings towards the United States OF
America. in the hope that your Excel
lency will reciprocate his sentiments and
cooperate with him to promote friendly
intercourse between our two countries
for the cause Of human kind.
II trust that your Excellency's gov
eminent viii continue to afford protec-
ton and kind treatment TO the Chinese
immigrants in America. and to render
friendly assistance TO the Chinese Gov
eminent when required.
May the people Of our two great ma
tons enjoy the benefits Of perpetual
peace"
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
Mr.. Cleveland replied as follows:
''Your Excelency: II gives me great
pleasure to receive from your hand the
personal letter from your august
sovereign, and 20 greet you as his per-
sonal representative.
''Since our two countries became better
acquainted. many incidents have &C.
curred calculated TO increase our friend
ly relations and not the least gratifying
of these are the kindly expressions con-
tanned I'm the letter of your Emperor,
and the visit to our country OF his most
DISTINGUISHED subject, who has been so
honorably and prominently connected
with public affairs in his own country,
and with all that has been attempted in
the direction OF its advancement ana IN
provement.
''Your visit to us at this time is made
more impressive by the thought that is
serves 10 join in one suggestion the most
ancient civilization Of the East, and the
best tyne OF the newer civilization in the
Western world
Notwithstanding the widely different
characteristics Of the two countries. the
welcome which is rendered you by the
Government and citizens of the United
States illustrates In the strongest posi-
BILE manner the kinship OF the nations.
1--WE feel that in the Arrangement OF
your tour you have not allotted TO your
soiourn among US sufficient time to gain
an adequate observation OF all We have
accomplished as nation. IL Will not
however, escape your notice that ricn
and fertile domain has here been quickly
created by those who were assured that
they would reap where they had sowed;
that a strong and benehclent government
has been here Established by those who