Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

somewhat OF Quandry as to how to ad-
the Chinese Mission at the Coronation at
Moscow. Ambassador. Envoy Extraordi-
nary, Special Envoy, Senior Guardian of
the Heir Apparent. Prime Minister of
retary Ii, Ii Comte Ii Hung Chang, and
so on Eventually however. IT was de-
cided to address the Chinese statesman
as Your Excellency," and SO he will be
officially termed during his stay in the
United States.
LII Hung Chang's Following.
Ii Hung Chang's suite consists of about
forty persons, and he has with him about
300 pieces Of baggage. some of them be-
ing of immense size. The sumptuous coffin,
which he carried with him as a matter Of
precaution, has been sent back to China
via the Suez canal, which would seem to
show that the traveller has no fear Of
dying before reaching his native land
again.
Coming next to the great Chinese states
man in rank of the party visiting the United
States is LII King Fong,or Lord LII, the adopt
ed son Of Ii Hung Chang, who has been
secretary of the Chinese legation at Lon
don and minister to Japan. Then comes
Lo Feng-Luh, the principal Interpreter,
who educated in England. and was
chief of the naval school at Tien Tsin.
After him, in rank, come the four secre-
taries. Yu-Shis-Mei. Len Chun-King, Lin
Ho-Shu and Li-King-Shu, the second son
of Ii Hung Chang The attaches are next
in rank. They are: Chang Liu, Hunkiki,
Sih Pang-Ho, Pah Hin. Huang Ching Lo
Chung Sung and Hung Chai-Siang Also
accompanying Lii Hung Chang is DIR. Irwin,
an English physician; Major Won Hanne-
ken of Chino-Japanese war fame and
force of Wallets, cooks, etc.
The Chinese flag is floating from the
Waldorf Hotel, where Lii Hung Chang and
his suite will occupy the state apartments
and have special kitchen accommoda ton.
Departure of the Dolphin.
The Dolphin steamed down the bay, with
General Ruger and the guests on board,
shortly after 10 o'clock, and at 1920 she
dropped anchor off Quarantine, awaiting
the arrival of the ST. Louis.
When the ST Louis passed Sandy Hook
WHISTLES were blown from tugs and steam
boats. Giant firecrackers were fired as
greeting to Earl Lii by number of his
co1ntrymen on board the sidewheel steam
er Mohawk, which was also decorated with
a mass of buntirg, conspicuous among
which was large Chinese flag.
The Long Branch boat Sandy Hook
luted the st. Louis when she turned the
Sc Uthwest Spit. Several .gnals were made
to the steamer when she passed the OBJ
servatory, and the flag dipped in honor of
the Chinese statesman.
Welcomed to America.
The ST. Louis arrived off quarantine at
1890, and was Immediately boarded by the
government welcoming officers from the
cruiser Dolphin, who extended to the Chi
Eese statesman, in behalf of President
Cleveland, 4 welcome TO the United States.
The st. Louis slowly moved up the bay,
surrounded by all kinds of gaily decorated
traft, and with the Dolphin q'nte near
her, to the music of tremendous chorus
of steam Whistles and continual fusillade
of giant firecrackers.
As the st. LOUIS neared the American
fleet the frs salute in honor of the Chi
:ese visitor was fired from the flagship
New York. The New York was the only
warship TO fire a salute. but the other
Slips dipped their coors the ST. Louis
passed. They presented a magnificent ap-
pearance and were watched with the great
est interest by the Chinese ambassador
and his suite from :he position which they
occupied on the port side of the upper
deck of the American liner. At quaran-
tine 1t was learned that LII Hung Chang
stood the voyage remarkably we'll, and
had not been at all seasick.
Arrival ut the Dock.
The st. Louis moved up the harbor in a
sort of triumphal procession, greeted on
all sides with the footing of steam whistles
and other salutcs, and eventually reached
her dock at go pm. But the party was
not able to land until some time later,
owing to the necessary delay In warping
the ship alongside of her wharf
The vicinity of the dock was about as
iiveIy as the finish line on a yacht race
day. and with The Americas cup at stake.
All Kinds of craft were dashing here and
there in everybodys way, but escaping ac-
cident by series of miracles The yellow
standard of China was loudly cheered by
the crowds about the wharf as the bow
CT Tire Big steamship came near the land
ing place OF the American line.
"Chinatown" Early Astir.
chinatown" was ready early today to
celebrate the landing here of H. 1. C. Ms
ambassador. Red, yellow and green bunt-
Ing disguised the houses, mean, dingy,
sray-brnwn teEemepts. into objects of live
~ priil1ant interest, while the Chinese of
the quarter, dressed in their shimnerinr
silks or bright-hued cotton, stood In the
uIoIways or on the fire escapes watching
IlacIdly the commotion In the street
Ihen the Chinese visitors from other narts
OF the town and from other towns and
villages hereabouts were scurrying hither
ana thlther. seeking lodgings or restaurants
or paying calls.
The Chinese party was received OF .,,
per by an immense crowd Of people, which
was with dlfficulty kept back from the
approaches by large force of police.
Inc Shlnese standard was hauled down
from the American line steamer at 10
p m as the Chinese ambassador landed IN
the wharf and entered the carriages in at
tendance. N
Ihe hrst carriage contained the ambas-
sador and General Ruger, and in the next
We're Iao-Tal-Li, Major Won Hanneken and
a member Of The staff of General. Rnse,..
In the third carriage was Lord Lii and his
wife, Lop-Feng-Luh and another stnff Of
ncer. After them came carriages, contain
ing the Chinese minister and the Chinese
consul ana their suites, accompanied by
staff officers.
The Procession.
The procession left the pier headed by a
troop of the 9th Cavalry and having an
other troop of the same regiment in ~
rear. The whole was preceded by de-
tachment Of mounted police, and Ii moved
away amid loud cheers.
The route was to West street and Bowling
Green, up broadway to 4th street., then. :
through Washington square and up 9th
avenue to the Waldorf The route Of the
procession was guarded by police and
densely packed with spectators. A guam
tity of bunting was displayed on all sides
and among it the Chinese standard was
continuously seen.
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