The times., 1897-03-24

| come betu,
| men in the city. J
| hour appointed, the
| affair was held, was
! newspaper men and their Tri..
| of them had favorabIy known the Presr.,
during the time he was in Congress and
also at Canton during the campaign They
glacy took advantage OF the opportunity
Offered BY yesterday S reception to renew
their acquaintance.
owing to the fact that the President
was detained in his office attending to
some pressing business, it was several
minutes after the hour set for the recep-
ton when he made his appearance in the
East Room.
There were number of ladies in the
crowd who called to pay their respects
Some OF them were the relations and
gweethearts OF the newspaper men, but
most all of them were associated in some
way with newspaper work.
The President gave cordial greeting
to ali of his guests and had a pleasing
word to say TO each.
All OF the correspondents were presented
to the President by name. Several times
ne stopped well-knOwn newspaper men
who had avowed silver principles during
the late campaign, and Chafed them for
working against him.
80 you tried TO keep me out Of the
White House." said Mr.. Mckinley, as he
woud grasp the hand OF some ac-
knowiedged disciple of silver. Well,
will forgive You this time, IL you will
promise never TO do it again." and the
correspondent to whom the remark was
addressed passed on with a look on his
face that half suggested that he was
sorry for the part he played against the
advance agent of prosperity"
The reception lasted for over fifteen
minutes, during which time the President
shook hands with over two hundred rep
resentatives OF the press
After the forniaiity OF haudshaking had
been concluded Mr. Mckinley fingered in
the room for several minutes, minSIing lii
the most thoroughly democratic fashion
with his guests.
Mr. Porter was also present and also
seemed TO enjoy the privilege of meeting
the members Of profession of which he
himself is an honured representative.
There was a striking contrast between
the attendance in response to Mr. MCKiE-
ley's invitation and the visit Of the cCr-
respondents TO President Cleveland d month
ago. Fourteen newspaper men found theif
hearts warm enough 10 pay their respects
to the retiring President
The President gave a cordial invitation
to all Of the members OF the press who
called on him to repeat the visit. and to
feel thoroughly at home in the White
House during his administration.
whiIa bo rocertior, 70 the
ents was in progress the Chinese repre-
sentatives of the See YUp Society. who
have been in the city several days. called
to pay their respects to the President
Their visit was by special appointment
The distinguished CeIestials were accom-
panied by their attorneys, who came with
them here from San Francisco.
One member Of the delegation, Lui
Fook, is an American citizen, a native Of
California.
The party drove to the White House III
three carriages. There was quite erowd
on the portico of the Executive Mansion
when the See Yups arrived, and they at
tracted much attention by their rich dress.
They were ushered into the East Room,
where they met the President. They seem
ed to thoroughly appreciate the rare Oppor-
tunity offered them, and each member oi
the party, as he passed Mr. Mckinley, exc
cuted an Oriental salaam. Some of the
plumber almost Frustrated themselves at
Mr.. Mckinley feet.
They gaZed with wrapt awe upon the
American ruler, and seemed Ioath to leave
his presence.
The party remained at the White House
over half an hour, after which they took
carriages and We're driven to the Ebhitt
House. where they are stopping during their
stay in the city.