The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-10
u HUNG CHANG At THE CAPITAL
in HIS YELLOW JACKET.
A Hasty Look at the Capitol and Other
Public Buildings.

Before the sun rose on tie Capital City,
ready for day OF sightseeing. The ar
rangement OF the program had been left by
General Ruger entirely in the hands OF Ii
Hung Chang himself, and while the points
Of interest that 1t was thought he might be
pleased to see, were suggested, no attempt
was made 20 urge his fancy. After some
discussion among the suite. the Chinese de-
cided TO 20 first to the capitol. He was ac-
companied 10y ex-Secretary OF state Foster
and his suite
ii Hung Chane's party remained at the
capitol lees than an hour. The distinguished
visitor was conducted 90 the Office OF the
sergCaut-ht- -arms, where he was presented TO
Colonel Il. J. Bright, sergeant-at-arrus.
From this point, he was escorted In success
sion 90 the marble room. the presidents
room, the senate chamber, the supreme
court quarters, the rotunda, the congress
ional library and tho hall Of the house Of
representatives. Very little time was given
70 any Of these halls and when he had rested
for few minutes I'm the house, the viceroy
demanded 10 be taken 70 his carriage, In
order not to be late at an engagement which
he had made with the Chinese minister
Ex-Sccrctary Foster, who had acted as
guide during the tour OF the capital. made
an effort TO prevail upon il 20 visit the new
library building. telling him that 1t was the
finest building IN the city
"Is ii flnishcdY III asked, and whom told
that 1t was not he declined 70 make the In
specton. He appeared 10 take more interest
In Librarian SpofIord than in his books, aud
spent worry little time Ia the old library. Mr.
SpoiTord when presented TO the distinguish
ed visitor, stated that while the library con-
tanned 400. 900 books there were about 600
Chinese works ON it, shelves.
"Iiow old are you, he asked Mr.. Spoiford,
and upon being told the librarians age. he
said, "YOu have many books in your head.
"Morc out Of 1t, responded Nr. Sponord,
10 which the Chinese dignitary replied with
deprccatory gesture, which required no in
tcrpretation.
Earl ii gave great deal Of attention TO
the life-size paintings Of Washington. He
expressed desire TO ascend the Washington
monument. asking II the air was good aud II
there was an elevator.
III wore his famous yellow jacket during
the tour and was followed 10y his personal
attendants In the order of their ranks.
From the capitol. the pnrty drove to the
residence Of the Chinese minister.
Elaborate preparations had been made 10y
Minister Nung lu for the reception OF the
highest representative Of his exalted emper-
or The mansions that form the legation
were decorated In magnificent style.
Immediately upon Lis arrival and after ht
had received the greetings OF the minister
and his household Ii Hung Chang and Mr.
Yang lu retired for private conference
which was somewhat extended. Then there
was general reception aud fraternizing be-
tween the members OF the visiting embassy
and those OF the legation, and at noon tht
yiceroy and his suite were entertained al
luncheon In the ballroom. No foreigner.
were present.