The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-20

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very long address. However the prince
spoke out i'm a clear strong voice and none
lad difficulty in hearing him
THE PRINCES SPEECH.
TEL the people of Indianapo he said
through Mr.. Wong. that | was profoundly
impressed with their city as / visited the
different points Of interest to-day. There
seemed TO be more churches, schools and
institutions for the general uplifting and
advancement of the people at large than
anything else. / was impressed. too. with
the fact that there was only one jail, and
/ hope that in time that will have disap-
peared to make room for still more
churches and schools. When l return TO
my own country. the prOudest day OF my
schools over there as good as those of In
dlanapoilS. in closing / propose toast 10
the assembled guests. the city OF Indian
apOlis ana the State of Indiana"
the princes speech was followed by that
of Senator Beverage. who made an elo-
quent appeal for harmony and unity OF
purpose to the mutual good of China and
the Unit q States. His subject was me
Pacific" He said that the oldest and most
numerous people dwelt beyond the great
ocean on the one hand and the youngest
and strongest Nation on the other. That
the great expanse OF water might become
as its name implied. the ocean of peace and
prosperity he expressed as being one OF
his fOndest hopes
At the conclusion of Mr.. Beveridge's re-
marks James Whitcomb Riley rectted "Old
Glory. He was warmly applauded by the
guests.
Mayor Hoffman followed Mr.. Riley WITH
an address on indianapolis. old and new
In which he told of the growth and develop
ment OF the city. His welcome TO the prince
and his followers was most cordial.
At this point some one in the crowd called
for Mr.. Wong and that gentleman re-
sponded to the demand that had been made
TO him In manner that was revelation
MR.. WONG CALLED FOR.
He said that nowhere on the programme
of speakers had he discovered his name
and that in calling upon him for a speech
the representative Americans present had
violated one of the first principles of Amer
lean liberty and the point upon which our
country first fought for it's rights and in
taxation without representa-
ton" Mr.. Wong said that he greatly ap-
preciated the honor that had been done
him and his prince. and that he hoped re-
latiOns were being opened between the
United States and his country by the visit
of Prince Pu Lun which would in every
way be of mutual benefit 10 each country.
His expressions of gratitude to the people
or indianapolis for their kindly reception
OF his prince was very earnest and made a
deep impression on his hearers.
After the speech of Mr.. Wong, Meredith
Nicholson read a poem entitled, 1.-The
Brotherhood of Art" 1t was an appeal for
the two countries, the United States and
China, to receive from each other all that
Is good and beneficial to mankind.
Hon. John l.. Griffiths made the closing
address. His subject was "Our Debt TO the
East" The speaker said that Americans
could learn much from the Chinese that is
good for them TO know, and his entire adj
dress was high compliment to the inhab-
Itants of the far Orient.
The last number on the programme was
a violin selection by Hugh McGibeny, of
this city.
Shortly after midnight the banquet broke
up and the guests all voted that there
were a great many things they did not
know about the Chinese prior to their as
ISOLATION with his Imperial Highness and
the members of his party during the few
days that they have been here. and the
guests all expressed decided willing
ness TO learn more of them.