Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-31
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age.
When everything was in readiness
and the time thus consumed was but
few seconds. Secretary Olney stepped
forward, and in a few brief remarks,
informed the president of the pleasure
il afforded him to present his excellency,
Ii Hung Chang. the personal representa-
tive of his imperial majesty, the En-
pcror of China.
The remarks of Mr.. Olney We're closely
listened to by the great Ii and his sec
rotary, 10 Fang Lou, and at their con-
clusion the latter interpreted them to
his celebrated chief. Ii Hung Chang
made slight bow and waved his right
hand
President Cleveland, who seemed
deeply interested in his distinguished
visitor, made graceful bow of recogni-
ton to the earl and smilingly extended
his hand, which wa< grasped by Ii.
They smiled at each other for a moment,
after which Earl Ii. with a slight wave
of his hand. began the following ad-
dress to the president:
Your excellency. it affords me great
pleasure to have the honor to be pre-
scented to 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
relations of this great republic are in
state of prosperity
1t will always be the desire of my au-
gust master. the Emperor of China to
,4l
with America, whose friendly assistance
rendered to the government of China.
after the Japanese war, and
whose protection for the safety of the
Chinese immigrants in America are al
ways to be highly appreciated.
am specially appointed by my august
master. the Emperor of China. to pre-
cent to your excellency the ASSURANCES
of his most friendly feelings toward the
United States of America in hope that
your excelency will reciprocate his sen
tments and cooperate with him to pro-
mote the friendly intercourse between
cur two countries for the cause of hu-
man kind.
i trust that your eXcellency's govern
ment will continue to afford protection
and kind treat ment to the Chinese immi-
grants in America, and to render friendly
assistance to the Chinese government
when required.
May the peoples of our two nations
enjoy the benefits of perpetual peace.
Envoy LIS remarks were translated
to the president. and the Chinese states.
man then presented to the president the
me ssage on parchment from the En-
peror.
MIR. Cleveland replied thus:
Your cxcellency: 1t gives me great
pleasure to receive from your hand the
personal letter from your august SOW
ereign. and to greet you as his personal
representative.
Since our two countries became better
acquainted. many incidents have oc-
surred calculated TO increase our
friendly relations, and not the leas:
gratifying Of these are the friendly eX
pressions contained in the letter of yolf
emperor and the visit to our country of
his most distinguished subject, who has
been 50 honorably and prominently con-
Eected with public affairs in his own
country and with all that has been at
tempted in the direction of its advance.
ment and Improvement.
Your visit to us at this time Is made
more impressive by the thought that Il
serves to join in one suggestion the most
ancient civilization of the East and the
best type of u newer civilization in the
western world.
-N'tH iliSNdfiilsS tiic NIIcl! IiitTtIt
character istics of the two countries the
welcome which is rendered you by the
government and citizens of the United
states illustrates in the strongest pos
sible manner the l<inship of nations
We feel that in the ARRANGEMENT of your
tour YOU have not allotted to your So
jpurn among us sufficient time to gain
an adequate observation Of all we have
accomplished as nation. 1t will
not. however, escape your notice that
rich ana fertile domain has here beer
quickly created by those who were as.
sured that they would reap where they
had soWn; that a strong and beneficert
government has been here established
by those who loved freedom. and that We
have a generous and patriotic people
who love their government because it Is
thers-contracted by them. admins.
tered for them. and protected and saved
from harm by them.
We heartily wish that your stay with
US may be most pleasant and that at
its close you may enjoy safe and agree
able return to your home and your field
of duty and usefulness.
At the conclusion of the presidents
address, copy Of ii was handed to Sec.
rotary Lo Fang Lou, and he translated
Il to his master, who listened with rapt
attention, nodding occasionally his APP
pioval at the sentiments OF the presi-
MT.
This done, the president presented to
the viceroy the members Of his cabinet
present There was then general hand.
shaking all round.
Ii Hung Chang. despite the fact he at
tended a dinner given in his honor, Sat-
urday night. and remained up at least
an hour beyond the usual hour for retir-
ne, arose this morning nj $50 He break
tasted at 80 after which he retired 10
The sitting room. At 10, q delegation of