The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-30
President Cleveland Welcomes
Ii Hung Chang
RECEPTION AT WHlTNEYS
The Chinese Ambassador Makes
a Short Speech.
THE PREsIDEN REPLIES TO IT
At the Conclusion of the Addresses the
President introduced His Cabi-
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New York, Aug. 29.-President
Cleveland, accompanied by Attorney
General Harmon and Private Secretary
Thurber, arrived this morning on the
yacht Sapphire, and were driven direct
to the home OF eN-Secretary VIM. G.
Whitney, where the reception to Lii
Hung Chang took place at noon. The
reception by the President was quite
simple in character and lasted only 25
minutes.
Lii Hung Chang nrst caller was eX-
Secretary John w. Foster, between
whom and the Chinese Ambassador a
strong friendship has existed, espe-
cially since Mr.. Fosters mission to the
East during the Japanese-Chinese wa.
Large crowds gathered on Fifth
avenue early to see the parade to the
Whitney residence. \ large force of
police was necessary to preserve order.
Around Mr.. Whitney's house clear
place was reserved, the dead line be-
inc drawn on either side Of it,
Ii Hung Chang, accompanied by Mr..
Lo. his interpreter, called on Secretary
OF State Olney, who was also at the
Waldorf. The usual greetings We're
formally exchanged, and then the
Ambassador returned to the state
apartments where he is lodged. Ten
minutes later Mr.. Olney returned the
visit. When the procession started for
the Whitney residence he accompanied
Earl III, pointing out places of inter
est on the way. 4 troop of the Sixth
Cavalry acted as escort.
RECEPTION AT MR.. WHITNEY'S.
When the house was reached, Earl
Ii, with Mr.. Lo on one side and Sec
retary Olney on the other, walked
briskly to the door of the mansion.
The door was swung open and he was
ushered inside.
Among those present at the recep-
tion were Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle. Secretary of War Lamont,
Assistant Secretary of State Rockhill.
Gen. JAS H. Wilson, and eX- Secretary
of State Foster.
When the vice-regal party entered
they were ushered into the drawing
room at the left of the entrance. All
around were beautiful decorations.
The President walked from the IL
brary into the ball room, which, while
lacking floral decorations, was taste
fully adorned with flags.
The President was followed by the
members of his official family, with
Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle on
his right, Secretary Lamont on his
i left, and around him were Assistant
Secretary of State Rocllhill, eX-Secre-
tary of State John w Foster, eXMinis
ter to China; John Russell Young and
General James II. Wilson, an old ac-
quaintance of the Chinese statesman.
Ii Hung Chang, accompanied by his
secretary, Lo Fang Lou. and surround
ed by his suite of attendants, followed
Secretary Olney, and it was then seen
that ONE of the attendant celestials
held in his arms a rather bulky looking
package. The procession continued to
the ball room, where the great Ii
caught his first glimpse of an American
President. The Ambassador, apparent
ly had no difficulty in picking out MI.
Cleveland. He kept his piercing eyes
riveted on the President as he APP
preached; and as Assistant Secretary
of State Rockhill advanced togreet him,
i he said something in Chinese to him
as he beckoned with his head towards
, President Cleveland. This elected a
i smiling nod and reply from Mr.. Rock
j hill.
! PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT.
| When everything was in readiness
and the time thus consumed was but a
few seconds Secretary Olney stepped
forward and informed the President
Of the pleasure it afforded him, as Sec
rotary of State, to present to him HIS
Excellency, Ii Hung Chang, the per-
sonal representative of his Imperial
Majesty, the Emperor of China.
The remarks of Mr.. Olney were