The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-29
THE VOYAGE.
Tho Chlaese PSime Minister Il Well
Guarded and Taken Iare or.

ent OF the associated press made the TRIP
across the Atlantic with Ii Hung Chang
and his suite. The following is a detailed
story OF the voyugs: on Saturday, Aug.
%. a few minutes after IL O'Clock noon,
the steamer 81. Louis left Southampton
dock with a full complement OF passen-
gers on boaTd. among whom were many
very prom.ntent people from all quar-
tiers OF the globe but no one OF whom ex-
cited more interest than his excellency.
Ii Hung Chang. attended by his suite
and servants. The decks were crowded,
all vessels displayed their bunting. and
as the st. Louis steamed from the har-
bor the yellow ensign Of the Chinese ma
ton at the fore and the stars and stripes
at the stern. a salute was fired from an
English naval reserve training ship and
was acknowledged by the dipping Of the
ensign On the ST. Louis. All through the
harbor a large number of yachts were
met, all OF them dipping their colors IN
honor OF the parting ambassador who
had been the recipient Of considerable
attention during his stay In England. A
short distance out the United States
armed cruiser Minneapolis was an
chored. and as the st. Louis drew near
II was found that her sides were lined
by sailors. officers we're drawn upon the
quarter deck. the Chinese emblem fy.ng
at the foremast and the guns sent out a
good solid American salute In honor Of
the prime minister Of China. As the st.
Louis passed the band OF the Minneapolis
played ''The Washington POST march.
This caused loud and prolonged cheers
TO swell up from the passengers OF the
st. Louis. who were justly proud Of this
fine representative Of the American
navy.
During this time Ii Hung Chang had
been sitting or standing on the deck,
an Interested spectator OF all that was
going on. and especially intent on the an
tics OF those nearest him. As IL was a
fine day. full OF sunshine. he remained
on deck an hour at least. and then re-
tired to his stateroom until o'clock in
the afternoon. when he came on deck
again for an hour. He did not wander
about much on deck unless the weather
was good and the sea quiet and smooth,
as he is not very sure-footed. In the
evening he kept his room, engaged In
conversation with his son Ii and his
two doctors-Dr. Irwin. the English med
ical officer. and DR.. George Mark. the
Chinese medical officer. who INSISTS on
having an English name instead Of his
own Chinese name.
Every night at about $50 O'Clock the
Chinese servants made up the berths
in the ststerooms occupied by the ambas-
sador and four OF his guard. and by $50
O'Clock they were tucked away for a
good nights sleep. his bodyguard cf four
men being In attendance In an adJoin-
ing room. The guard was relieved every
three hours, there being a regular detail
laid out for the entire trip. and there
~
not watched While smoking one OF the
men will fix the Chinese statesman's
cigarette In the holder for him. and when
used up he takes II out and replaces II
with fresh one, or II a pipe IL used. the
attendant holds II for him and when he
wishes to pun Il Is respectfully handed
to him. The ambassador certainly does
not have the slightest trouble. Those
about him are always on the alert to an
tic1pate any possible desire on the part
OF his excellency. The two doctors, the
viceroy and Lo Fin Sun. the first secre-
tary OF the embassy, were inseparables,
and 1t was amusing to see them together
enjoying apparently the best jokes. Their
wits have been very well sharpened and
Their appreciation Of our American sto-
ries and Jokes seemed wonderful. The
two speak English very well and are
very quick TO follow.
During the first day OF the trip there
was continual excitement among the
passengers az TO who was ii Hung
and who the rest were. and when the
viceroy appeared he was the recipient OF
quite a passing review" On Sunday,
Aug %. IA Hung Chang arose at $40 a.
m. shortly after which he was served
with his breakfast. and at O'Clock was
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large hood over his head and wrapped
In a maroon rug. smoking his cigarettes
as usual, and attended by his two physl-
clans and two attendants. The morning
was very misty and III Hung Chang soon
retired to his stateroom. where he re-
mained all day. In the morning all were
very much interested In the v!ceroy. ask
ing questions about a new clock that
had been presented TO him and the ne
necessity OF putting the time back an
hour each day. II 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 re-
marks. He received no one In the cven-
| ing but HIS physicians and his son was
| put away In bed at an early hour. He
| was very much interested In children, "
being no uncommon sight to see him
| with several about him and his inter-
| prefers speaking In English. French and
| German to the little ones. much to the
amusement OF the distinguished trav-
| e,er
| General George c. Williams spent a
| quiet time in the viceroys stateroom.
| lie was followed by General Louis wag-
ner OF Philadelphia. and as the conversa-
ton took place In the saloon. all were
| very much interested. The talk was prin-
c,pally on the leading political situation
| IN the Unted States Many questions rol-
lowed on god and silver. the candidates
for presidency and vice presidency; also
| about many prominent men Of the day,
| dwelling particularly on Mckinley,
| rryan. Hobart. Foster wanamaker.
Whitney and President Cleveland. Ii
Hung Chang asked General Wagner II he
knsw Wharton Baker OF Philadelphia.
and the following reply came: Yes. very
well; We nre great friends" lie SAID he
was much surprised when Barker last
visited China this spring. He only stop
| ped a few days. and when asked by III
| Hung Chang why he hurried away. Bar
ker replied that he had 70 get hack be-
cause he was going To be elected presl-
dent OF the United States and must got
back Immediately ard attend 70 It.