The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-12
The Chinese Envoy Talks
About Chamberlain.
Believes He Will Be Prime
Minister of England.
Silver Nations Will Be Gamers If
Free Coinage Wins Here.

/BanlI, N. w. l., oept lZ.-Dr ttOTsey,
the representative OF the Canadian gov
ernment, had quite long interview with
Ii Hung Chang here yesterday, first
dealing with the proposition to estab-
lish a resident Chinese consul at Ottawa.
His excellency inquired very minutely
as to the duties of such an official, and
further asked whether IL would be with
in the power of the ottawa authorities
10 decide any matters which might be
referred to them by the consul. 1t was
explained to him that If the matter was
of international Importance. 1T might
have to be referred to England.
who would then deal wi1l it," his
excellency asked.
Most likely, Joseph Chamberlain. the
secretary for the colonies"
do you think Chamberlain a great
man?" the viceroy asked
'Pdo. What is your excellency's opin-
ion?" asked the doctor.
II agree with you; / believe he will
yet be the prime minister OF England.
lie has great ability"
"Do you know he is in America now?"
'T did not. Then ne has come over to
settle the Venezuelan question, i sup
poser" said the vlceroy.
The doctor explained that he under
stood Mr.. Chamberlains mission was
purely of a private character When
this explanation was interpreted TO him,
the old statesman shook his head and
smiled incredulously. Then he changed
the subject, and asked the doctor
whetheHho thought the financial institu-
tions of Canada were as safe as those
of the United States.
II think they are even safer" he re-
piled.
"Why?" asked Ii.
Because of the danger OF free silver
agitation at present in the United
States" and he, Sdded: What is your
excellency's opinion of this silver ques-
tion?'
The viceroy st~d a in reply: my opinion
is no doubt different from yours, because
/ look at II from Chinese standpoint.
If a silver president is elected In the
United States IL will benefit China, in
that it Will enhance the value of Chinese
silver dollars, in like manner of course
II will benefit all the great silver ma
tions."
do you think" asked the doctor,
"that the action Of silver president
WOulQ make SlNeT Noibh do
much as a gold dollar?"
mo. But IL would make ii more vaiu-
able than IL is now"
What Is your excellencys opinion OF
a union of all governments in respect to
silver as a currency?"
THAT Is the correct solution, be-
lieve," answered the viceroy. II am in
favor OF international bimetallism."
n A A.. l.. L.
grandeur of the Canadian Rockies that
he has prolonged his stay here. 1t was
at Medicine Hat that Ii caught his first
glimpse of the Canadian northwest
squaws, and the earls son bought from
them some polished buffalo horns as
souvenirs. After leaving Medicine Hat
the viceroy was busy with his secretary
for some time, and dictated several i'm
portant cable messages to the Chinese
ministers at London and Berlin. The
dispatches were sent from way stations
along the line.
Between Medicine Hat and Gleichen.
Earl Ii and some of the suite jumped
off when the train stopped at the water
tank, to take a shot at the game, in which
the country abounds. They tarried until
the train was pulling out, and Ii was
obliged to make frantic rush. some
what impeded by his silk skirts. to catch
the cars. The prospect of Ii being left
behind was regarded by his brother,
Viscomte L. as huge joke, and from
the car platform he laughed and clapped
his hands with wild delight, but Earl
Ii caught up and clambered aboard.
The correspondent made bold 10 ask:
what did your excellency think of
Grover Cleveland?"
The reply came very quickly: II think
he is a great man. with much moral
courage. There can be no doubt that he
Is the head of his cabinet"