New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-06
EARL Ii OFF FOR NIAGARA.
THE LAST DA4 OF HIS WASHINGTON
VISIT MARRIED BY RAIN.
HIS PARTING TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN PEo-

rLE-rHE PROPOSED CHINESE TARIFF
cHANGEs-IN THE TREASURY.
Washington. Sept Iii Hung Chang's part
Ing tribute to the American people given to
he United Associated Presses this afternoon for
dissemination. He said
The three foremost men In history have been
Napoleon. the Chinese Emperor Yao and Wash
ington.
Napoleon created an empire which
speedily destroyed
40 created an empire ard then proceeded
himself to rule over it,
washington built up a great nation. then
stepped aside leaving others to govern"
Inc Niceroy has been most deeply impressed
win the life and character OF Washington.
Al the Capitol Yesterday when he viewed the
historical paintings In the rotunda he studied
that of Washington resigning his commission
with greater attention than any others. and to-
day he caused extracts of the first Presidents
farewell address to be translated to him. Sub
sequently. in response to a request for an in
terVlew regarding his impressions Of the Capt
tol. he sent out the above tribute by Of his
secretaries as cmbodying all he would have
said
Drizzng weather curtailed the programme
for Ii Hung Changes last day OF entertainment
ington Monument postponed frim yesterday.
was the first incident cancelled this morning.
and trolley journey Of fifteen miles to deposit
a wreath at Washingtons Tomb at Mount Yer
non was declared off this afternoon
The Earl at work with his secretaries
before o'clock this morning making notes Of
his latest observations and particularly Of his
long talk with Secretary Carlisle. as we'll
disposing Of large amount Of official CORE
spondence requiring action before starting to-
night on the journey for home.
The Niceroy's health continued excellent. and
the nights sleep had thoroughly rested him.
fitting him. as he declared. for busy day.
The Portuguese Minister. Vlscount de Santo
Thyrso. had audience at O'Clock. which
lasted twenty minutes. and about $50 General
Ruger took the party to the Treasury De
partment. Lord ii and ex-Secrctary Foster
companed them and in tho other carriages Wis
count Ii. Captain Mills. L. 5. a; Or. Mark and
several secretaries followed. All the important
bureaus Of the Treasury were visited
Before the party left the hotel this morning,
Mr.. Drew. the Niceroys customs adviser gave
to the United Associated Presses an authorita
tive statement regarding the proposed Chinese
tariff changes about which III Hung Chang has
held discussion with the chief fiscal authorities
ness always displayed rs the United states in
recognizing the tariff autonomy ~ all nations
and the comparatively small trade the United
States enjoys with China rendered this portion
OF his mission n the United States easier than
It had been in England. for instance. tho Eng
Msh possessing nearly 80 per cent ~ the En-
pires trade Instead. therefore, II trying -
learn what concessions the United States would
Ia ba e n "a
Secretary Carlisle was rather to secure advice
on the great question Of nnancering which IS
forced upon the Picking Government by the
japanese war indemnity. and projects ~ compr"-
hensive Internal developments.
All the old treaties which opened China -
commerce and still remain in force include a
favored nation clause and prescribe a uniform
import tariff Of : per cent nd vaiorem on a
spcc,ac list - articles = some length. MANY ~
these articles have been choapcncd but III" rates
remaining unchanged. the source ~ revenue has
diminished untn 1t is no longer equal 10 tho
Empires needs. i is. therefore. proposed To In
crease the duty. which can an!y be done 10y
now treaties and England alone objects unless
substantial concessions arc made. The French
are also nsistcnt upon a reduction ~ the SILK
export tax. and will probably have to b" ap-
peased In some way. The Liking or Internal tax
upon goods entering interior provinces after
having the Imperial import tax is also inc sub
-oct Of much dissatisfaction on the par oi ior-
cirn countries because % its irregularities ana
determinations In making TINS TAX u1ii"r"
frnportant reductions are contemplated "h''h
will be gratifying to England. as well as 10 al
the treaty Powers which enjoy favored ha''h
treatment, Everything depends upon the result
-, tho English negotiations. which will soon be
he.
rl,c,nr Of certain large contracts in England TO
offset present advantages enjoyed hy English
,o.r Tho Vlcrroy IS studying the question In
all l,s aspects. and IN his return 10 Picking the
,,ro,oct Is likely to assume more definite shape.
c.oro,ar, Carlisl, ana Treasurer Morgan es-
.or,oa the ylcercgal party through the Treasury
,. h,,,frq him $50 600 OOO In gold and sill
49,. ooi, ,,hich did not seem % impress him. hut
hc, tho bond issue division was reached he
,,a,ifes,ed great interest and piled his guides
,.h Questions When S.,u0O0 bond was shown
hin, he nudgcd ex-Sccrctary Foster and asked
him II ne had any like that. In IN" cash room
Mr. Morgan presented tn" Nlceroy win dolar
I'm ~ the new issue numb red a. correspond
n,, to his age: and this incident brought oui IN"
f,ct that to-day was Secretary Caillsles hrth-
dav and that he was sxty-one years oid' when
led ii Hung Chang To Te'aTk ,hd' II" was d
voung man Down in the redemption division IN"
Vicerov DESTROYED S1O.pO in old grccnhacks with
evident delight. Then secretary Carlisle entered
the carriage with him. and the party We're driven
10 the Bureau ~ Engraving and PRINTING "h're
ali tho oneratious Of money and stamp making
,,orc viewed with the greatest curiosity.
when the Niceroy returned to his hotel at noon
tho rain hogan 10 fall heavily. and II was imnc-
di.toIv announced that he would cancel all fur
thor sightseeing and remain In his apartments
until ne had 10 start for his train. Luncheon was
nromptlv served and followed 10y the Inevitable
siesta for an hour. 4 handsome wreath, which
had been ordered for the Niccroy 10 take to
Mount Vernon and placed on Washingtons tomb.
was sent to the Chinese Legation with instruc-
lions for the Minister to perform the act OF hon.
age as the Empcrors representative present
OF SlIO was sent down TO he divided among the
hotel servants. and the proprietor and manager
Of the hotel were decorated with silver medals
sinllar In apnearance % the Old trade dollar but