The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-13
PRINCE Chen KEPT BUSY
CHINESE NOBLEMAN ESCORTED
THROUGH PORTIONS OF NEW YORK.
s'Took In" Chinatown and Saw His
COuntrymen kOw-tOw as He
Pnssed-Speech of Thanks.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Prince Chen paid
y visit TO the City Hall to-day and was
formally welcomed to the city by Presi-
dent Fornes, Of the board of aldermen, who
is acting mayor in the absence of Mr.. Low
on his vacation. The prince was accom-
panied by Third Assistant Secretary of
State Perry, the Chinese Minister WI Ting
fang, new Minister Sir Chen Tung LANG
Cheng. the Chinese consul and vice con-
sui and attaches of the Chinese legation
at Washington.
Escorted by a detachment of mounted
police. the prince and his party were driven
to the City Hall from the waldorf-Astoria
about 3 p. m. Up 10 that hour the titled
visitor had remained quietly at his hotel.
AS soon as the introductions were over
acting Mayor Fornes delivered the address
of welcome. to which the prince gave the
closest attention. Al its conclusion it was
interpreted TO him and he replied in his
own language at length. His reply was
interpreted by the Chinese consul. In it
the prince said that on his return to China.
I'm spite of his short visit, what he had seen
and what he had learned would cement
further the friendship between his country
and ours.
\ visit was next made to the postofice.
where Postmaster Vancott, after receiving
the distinguished visitors in his private
room, conducted them through the office.
Prince Chen was apparently much inter-
ested and spent some time examining the
system in detail. The prince and his party
then took a drive over the Brooklyn bridge,
next visited the the subtreasury and thence
proceeded to Chinatown There an eIabo-
rate reception had been prepared and the
streets were gayly decorated with flags and
colored lanterns. The Chinese merchants
lined up on the sidewalks with long Yam
Hing. known as the mayor OF Chinatown,
at their head. Large strings of irecrackers
and other fireworks were strung across
the streets. There was no cheering for
the prince as he passed through Chinatown
and he was driven through very rapidly.
Many of the Cinnamon standing on bal
comics. executed a kowtOw.
From Chinatown the party was driven
back TO the WaldOrf-AstOria. where the
prince entertained Sir Cheng. Minister Wu
Tingfang and Mr.. A. w. Bach at dinner.
Prince Chen left tonight for Montreal in
a special car attached to the Montreal
Express. He was escorted to his train by
Mr.. Pierce and Mr.. Reynolds. He shook
them both very warmly by the hand.
Sir Cheng, speaking for the prince.
said: His Highness desires me to tell
heart that he now bids farewell 10 the
hospitality of this nation. He says that
If II is possible, he will visit this country
during the St Louis exposition. He de
sires me 10 thank you gentlemen person
ally, and the people of the United States
and its noble chief executive. President
Roosevelt. for their hospitality. He de-
sires that you again express his gratitude
and that of his government to President
Roosevelt and Secretary Hay for the
friendly feeling which this country has
Before the train started each of the
Chinese ministers made an Offering TO the
prince. flowers. fruits. sweetmeats and
visit Niagara Falls, as was planned III
will so direct TO Vancouver from Montreal
and Will sail for China on Aug. Is.