The Washington times., 1903-10-11
Chinese Imperial Vice Commissioner General
to the St. Louis Worlds Fair and Madame
Wong AstoRish Americans With Manners
of the Oldest Observation-Disclosures Wong
to Appear in 400 Different Gowns. j j

OIR LANG CHEN TUNG. the Chi
nese minister is much interested
in the exhibit to be made by
China at the ST. Louis Exposition. He
cut short an important interview with
his chief secretary the other day to re-
ceive a Times reporter and talk about
the forthcoming show. Sir Lang went
TO ST. Louis few weeks ago to be
present at the dedication Of the Chinese
pavilion which Is to receive the exhibit.
and on that occasion the flag of China
foated beside the stars and Stripes,
showing the amity which exists between
the two nations
Sir Liang explained that the govern
ment OF China felt friendly to the United
States. and even grateful for the kind
ness shown in the international compli-
cations OF the past few years. For that
reason a special effort will be made.
he said. to show Chinese industries. arts.
and handiwork. as never has been done
before in any foreign country.
With this in view the Chinese govern
ment had selected Wong Kai-Kah as
the imperial vice commissioner to repre-
sent the Emperor at the exposition.
The vice commissioner has brought his
family 10 this country and has establish
ed home in St. Louis, to be on the
ground during the fair. Sir LANG ex-
planned that Mr. Wong was especially
fitted for the position. He was educated
in this country. speaks English fuently.
and is well acquainted by residence here
with Americans and American costumes.
He is one of the best educated men con-
nected with the Chinese government.
On Visit to Washington.
Mr.. Wong and several members of his
family are on visit to Washington
the vice commissioner having come here
TO talk over some OF the details of the
exhibit with Sir Lang. The minister
his hrst secretary, and Mr.. Wong were
all students together IN this country,
and are on the most intimate terms OF
friendship. Sir LANG has no official con-
nection with the exhibit except that OF
personal interest In seeing his country
well represented. He has given much
time 70 the matter in an advisory ca
pacity. and will continue TO do so. He
hopes that China and the Chinese will
be better understood In this country
through the relations to be established
by the showing at St Louis II will be
one Of the chief objects Of the exhibit
TO acquaint the people visiting the expo,
sition with the higher civilization o.
China.
Mr.. Wong and his family are inter
esting people. The family consists o.
himself. Madame Wong. and four chill
dren. The oldest. Master Wong Yong
Locng. is the young man OF the family
bright boy OF seventeen. The eldest
daughter IS Wong jim Ying. only ff.
eeeh' anu elFeaoy engaged 10 De married
according TO solemn customs Of the
East. The two others are respectively
Miss Wong Jin-Yuk and baby Wonl
who has an unpronounceable name.
Mr.. Wong is well acquainted Will
President Roosevelt. and has paid hin
an Official visit at the White House
when the imperial commission was go
ing TO London TO the coronation Of Kins
= Edward. the present Chinese minister
Mr.. Wong, and the others, were pre-
sented TO Mr.. Roosevelt by Minister WI
After conversing some time with Mr.
Wong the President turned to Mr.. Va
and said: