The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-10
HE WAS ENTERTAINED EY EN-
SECRETARY FOSTERING FA-
BLES IN ATTENDANCE.
AMERICAN LIBERTY AND FREEDOM.


/ Washington, Sept. Iii Hung Chang
was entertained at dinner tonight by
cX-Sccrctary Of state John w. Foster,
the guests including three members Of
! the cabinet the commanding general Of
the army and several other notab.cs in
official life. The dinner was given at
the Arlington hotel, three large parloa+
being used for the occasion. The dcCora-
tious were of the most elaborate char
uctcr. the long tiles showing great
clusters of American beauty roses,
yellow astcrs, Chinese aStcrS and
golden rod ferns. thus combining the
characteristic cOlors of the two coun-
tries The United States marine band
was stationed in one Of the parlors and
through the ingenuity of Conductor Fan
cuilli played Chinese as well as Amcri-
can airs while the dinner proceeded. The
full list of guests was as follows:
Earl Ii Hung Chang, his cXccllcncy
Ii Ching Tong. secretary TO Fcng luh,
Ii Chang LII (thc viccroy's second som,
DR.. Irwin, medical student; DR.. Max,
medical attendant; his eXccllcncy, Yang
tn, Chinese minister; Senior Romero,
Mexican minister in Washington; Secre-
tary Carlisle, Secretary Lamont. Sccrc-
tary Francis. Justice Harlan. Governor
Lowdcs of Maryland, Gen. Miles, Gen.
Rugcr, Assistant secretary Rockhill.
Mr.. T.. Il. Drew.
When dinner was announced III Hung
Change was CcOrtcd on the arm of Mr..
Foster to the post of honor. TO the
right of the earl sat Secretary Carlisle
and to his left Justice Harlan of the su-
prcmc court. On Mr.. Fosters right sat
the Chinese minister, Mr.. Yang Yu, and
on his left Minister Romero OF Mexico.
The menu was Il simple but elegant one
lacking, however, any dishes Of distinct
Chinese character. 1t was prepared by
American cooks.
The distinguished guest had taken his
dinner before the event of the evening
and partOok but very sparingly of what
was placed before him, and merely
touched the champaign to his lips.
At the conclusion of the dinner Mr..
Foster made Il few remarks expressing
the great pleasure of the company at
the visit of Ii Hung Chang to the ma
tional capitol.
As he was about to undertake the re-
sumption of his long journey across the
continent and over the great ocean the
company heartily joined in wishing him
Il safe journey and continued life of
usefulness to his country and the whole
world.
The vccroy responded MS follows:
I'm acknowledging the hospitality cX-
tended to me by my friend. the Hon.
John W. Foster. | have to thank him
for affording an opportunity before my
departure from this country to renew
once more the sincere expression of my
gratitude and thankfulncSs to the
American government and citizens for
the welcome and reception offered to me
rs the representative of my august
master. the emperor of China, and the
rrrSOnication of the Chinese empire.
"Sincc the establishment of our treaty
relations there have been evidences of
good fellowship between our two cOun-
tries. but all those evidences, ! dare
say. have now been cclipsCd by the
cordiality and warmth displayed 10y the
American government and citizens in re-
cciving my special mission.
Though | regret that my time does
not allow me To longer sOjOurn i'll this
country. as ! wish, i'll order to appre-
cia;r more fully tine accomplishment ami
the progress of the United States OF
America as Il nation, | can not help
during my brief visit here to be struck
and impressed by the liberty and free
dom enjoyed by the people. by the
characteristics of their classical. his
torical, philosophical and poctical ltcrd-
turc by the manner of appreciation of
the scientific discoveries and inventions
for promoting the happiness of mankind
and by the display of their artistic taste
in the architecture of the public build
ings. sculpture and painting of hiStorl-
cal figures and faces which my friend.
the Hon. John W. Foster, has been
kind cnoungh to show me.
These impressions | will carry home.
not only us additions to my knowledge of
western civilization. hut as means of en-
tightening the millions | represent. tacil-
itating the introduction of things OF CIV
iliZation to China and amalgamating the
oldest civilizations of the east with the
most modern of the extreme west.
Il have one word to add-that Hon.
John w. Foster has to me rendered the
most valuable assistance in China's most
critical moment. America. whether rs
government or as individual. is to China
friend in need, so she is to her Il friend
indeed. So, gentlemen. propose Il
toast to friend of China-Hon. John
w. Foster"
The dinner lasted probably an hour.
and after it was over the guests remain
ed another hour or more in social CONVEX
SatiOn, Iii Hung Chang afterwards going
to his room and retiring for the night.
Tomorrow morning Il reception to the
heads of the several bureaus of the vari-
Gus governmental departments and Il Wis
it to the treasury department is on the
program. while in the afternoon it is the
intention to take the viccroy to Mount
Vernon. where he will place Il wreath on
the tomb &c Washington.
SEEING THE SIGHTS.
Washington, Sept. 4.-Before the sun
rose on the Capital city. Ii Hung Chang
had arisen and WAS making ready for II
day of Sightsccin& The arrangement
of the program had been left by Gen
Rugcr entirely in the hands of Ii Hung
Chang himself and while the points of
interest that it was thought he might he
pleased TO see were suggested to him. no
attempt was made To urge his fancy
After some discussion among the suite
the Chinese ambassador decided to go
first to the capitol.
The VicCrOy was accompanied by cN-
Secretary of State Foster and his suite.
Ii Hung Changes party remained at
the capitol less than an hour. The dis
tinguiShcd visitor was conducted to the
office of the scrgeat-at-arms, where he
was presented to Col. X. j. Bright, SER
geant-at-armS. From this point he was
escorted in succession 10 the marble
room. the presidents room. the senate