New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
HIS ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON.

GREAT CROWDS SEE AND CHEER H1M-TIiE
PROGRAMME FOR HIS ENTERTAINMENT.
Washington Sept 3-Li Hung Chang's recep-
ton in Washington tonight was made the oc-
cason of great popular demonstration at the
railway station along Pennsylvania-ave. and at
the Arlington Vast crowds were attracted TO
catch a glimpse of the tall old statesman, MS
yellow jacket his numerous suite and the DASH
ing troops of cavalry and everywhere he was
vociferousy cheered.
The special train reached Washington on time
at SO and Minister Yang Yu, followed by the
members Of the Legation here, entered the train
and extended welcome to the Viceroy. who
had travelled comfortably in Nice-President
Thomson's private car No. g. Here were gath
cred Major General Ruger and his aid. Major
Davis; the secretaries of the Embassy. Lord Ii.
Ching Fong, Viscount Ii, Messrs. Lo Feng Luh,
Ling |. Son. Leng Fan. Yu Shin-Mei and E. b.
Drew; Drs Mack and Irwin, Mr.. Thomson and
Mr.. Boyd. of the Pennsylvania Railroad
The station. except the passageway from the
train to the street. where the four troops and
mounted band OF the 9th Cavalry waited. was
crowded with people, even the trains on the
side track being filed with sightseers. When
the Minister arrived he at once entered into an
apparently enjoyable conversation with the
NlcerOy, VINO laughed lmmOuerdtely LOT tilHc
and then called for a cup Of tea.
Not until twelve minutes had passed did Ii
Hung Chang rise and make his way to the
famous chair which borne by four porters
His appearance finally was the signal for rounds
Of cheers. He entered a carriage with General
Ruger and Minister Yang Yu. Lord Ii and
Major Davis took the next vehicle, and the rest
Of the suite and the Legation officials followed
hx- nnli
by the band and two cavalry troops and fol-
lowed by the remaining cavalry. The cavalcade
went up the avenue at sharp trot greeted
everywhere by cheering thousands, and on ar
rival at the Arlington, where there were no
formalities the Ambassador and his party went
directly to their apartments.
SUPPER By THE MINISTER'S COOKS.
Supper was served to the Viceroy Immediately
in his private dining room. while those who had
travelled with him enjoyed a meal in the ban
ouet ROOM The cooks of the Chinese Legation
had been sent to the Arlington at noon to-day,
to prepare the viceroys supper.
No visitors were received this evening. though
several officials left their cards and bedtime
was announced soon after the hotel was
reached.
General Ruger said the railroad journey had
a
leaving Philadelphia, but no incident had oc-
Cured cr the journey. which was short and
smooth. He added that all the members Of the
marty having been continually on the go for
several DAYS, were pretty thoroughly tired out
he thought
Viscount Ii the Ambassadors son, expressed
himself as delighted with the train, which was
finer than anything his father or himself had
ever seen and much superior to anything IN
Europe. His father was keeping in good health
and enjoying America much. ana ne was partc-
ulary glad to come to the capital
THE PROGRAMME FOR TWO DAYS
The programme for the rest" that is to be
given the distinguished Chinaman for the next
two DAVIS was completed tonight, and will be
carried out with such notifications as may un-
exnectedly occur to the Vceroy at any stage Of
the proceeding
To.morrow morning callers will be received
for a short time and it is thought that many Of
6cials will seize the opportunity to pay their
respects But the Viceroy wishes to devote the
rreater norton OF the day to Chinese affairs
exclusively He will go to the Legation on
Meridian Ill., at II o'clock. There peculiarly
chinese luncheon will be served at noon, AT
which only the Ambassador. and his son and
nrincipal secretaries will be the guests or MIN
ister Yang Yu Most of the afternoon VIII be
devoted 10 a consultation between the AmDassa-
dor and his closest subordinates with the MINIS
ter on Chno-American relations ana no vlSitors
will be allowed to interrupt the conference
During this visit the Niceroy VIII De outsiue
tho jurisdiction Of the United States, and under
the Imperial flag floating over recognized en-,
neso domain for the first time since he reached
this continent J.. .,.
In the afternoon the Minister proposes to take
the Ambassador for a drive TO the Soldiers Home.
which is near the Legation II the weather ana
Ii Hung Changes inclination permit, the drive
will he extended to Arlington.
on the return to the hotel in the evening the
Viceroy will attend the dinner given In his honor
by ex-Secretary Foster. 1t is expected that at
Hun
bidding goodby to the United States and thank
ing Americans for the honors they have accorded
I him.
on Saturday IT is proposed by General Ruger
10 conduct the Viceroy and suite on a nasty
tour Of the city visiting the Capitol the wash
ington Monument and several OF the Executive
departments ending possibly with trolley-car
rartv To Mount Vernon. where a WSeath viii be
ieft AT Washington's tomb. Saturdays pro-
gramme except the departure for canada AT .
O'clock in the evening is. however. wholly pro-
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