The herald., 1896-08-29

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teenth of the seventh moon, the day
when all the people of China visit the
graveyards and worship the memories
OF their ancestors and it was therefore
spent indoors and, as one of the en-
bassy remarked. THE viceroy is paying
his respects to his forefathers in imagi-
nation"
1t was noticed at all the meals served
to Ii Hung Chang that his son, the
viscount, was the only one who ate with
him, but all his attendants were about
him in full numbers until the meal was
finished.
In the morning all were very much in
terested in the viceroy asking questions
about a new clock that had been pre-
sented and the necessity of putting the
time back an hour each day. 1t was very
amusing to hear him say something to
the English doctor and playfully dig
him in the ribs when he reached the
point of his remarks. He received no
one in the evening except his physi-
clans and his son, and was put away
In bed at an early hour
Days run from ~ noon from The
Needles. 23 hours, 22 minutes, 479 miles,
longitude 1888 west, latitude 50.46 north,
from south.
On August a. Monday to 12 noon. the
days run was "a hours, SO minutes. sos
miles. latitude 5o.15, longitude 1854.
Smooth. bright sunshine all day.
The ambassador arose early in the
morning, after his breakfast took quite
long promenade and was attended by
his usual guards. He was very muh
interested in children, it being no uncom-
mon sight to see him with several about
him and his interpreters speaking in
English, French and German to the lit
tie ones, much to the amusement of the
distinguished traveller. This day (Mon-
day. the ambassadors gave up to re-
ceiving the people who had cards or
were persons of standing.
Gen. George c. Williams spent a quiet
time in the viceroys stateroom. He was
followed by Gen. Louis Wagner of Phil
adelphia, and as the conversation took
place in the saloon, all were very much
interested. The talk was principally
on the leading political situation in the
United States. Many questions fol-
lowed on gold and silver, the candidates
Tor the presidency and vice presidency,
and about many prominent men of the
day-dwelling particularly on Mckinley,
Bryan. Hobart, Foster Wanamaker,
Whitney and President Cleveland
Lii Hung Chang asked Gen. Wagner
If he knew Mr.. Wharton Barker of Phil
adelphia, and the following reply came:
Yes, very we'll; we are great friends"
He said he was very much surprised
when Mr. Barker last visited China this
spring. He only stopped few days,
and when asked by Ii Hung Chang
why he hurried away, Mr.. Barker re-
piled that he had to get back because
he was going to be elected president
of the United States and must get back
Immediately and attend to it.
The st. Louis arrived off quarantine
at 1890 and was Immediately boarded by
General Ruger and the welcoming Off
GERS from cruiser Dolphin, who extended
the Chinese statesman. Ii Hung Chang
In behalf of President Cleveland, a
welcome to the United States.
The st. Louis slowly moved up the
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decorated craft with the Dolphin quite
near her. to the music of a tremendous
chorus of steam whistles and a contin-
ual fusillade of giant firecrackers, etc.
AS the st. Louis neared the American
fleet, salute in honor of the Chinese
visitors was fired from the flagship New
York, gun by gun until ten other war
ships dipped their colors asthe ST. Louis
passed. They presented a magnificent
appearance and were watched with the
greatest interest by the Chinese am
bassador and his suite from the port
side of the upper deck.
The Chinese party was received at the
pier by a guard of honor of marine, in
fantry and an immense crowd, which
was with difficulty kept back from the
approachers by police. The Chinese
standard was hauled down from the
American 'line steamer as the Chinese
ambassador landed on the wharf and
entered a carriage with General Ruger.
In the next carriage were Tao Tai Ii,
Major Vonhannek and members of the
staff of General Ruger. In the third
carriage were Lord Lii and wife, Lob
Feng Luh and another staff officer.
After them came carriages containing
the Chinese minister, Chinese consul
and their suitehs, accompanied by staff
officers.
The carriages were preceded by de-
tachment of the Sixth cavalry, another
detachment bringing up the year. A
detachment of mounted police headed
the procession, which moved away amid
loud cheering.
The route of the procession was guard
ed by police and densely packed with
spectators. Bunting was displayed on
all sides, the Chinese standard being
seen everywhere.
General Ruger was the first American
introduced to Lii Hung Chang on the
ST. Louis. They shook hands. Then the
general said: Ambassador, / am here
on behalf of the United States gov
ernment and President Cleveland to bid
you welcome to this country
A translator told the ambassador what
was said. He stated that he understood
and in Chinese said: 81 am glad to be
here and thank you for this kindness.
l am glad to know you
The distinguished Chinaman was quiet
in demeanor, speaking in a low voice.
That ne was not without humor ves
evident by the expression upon his face
when he saw the horde of repOrterS He