New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-25
CHINESE WELCOMED.
Imperial Commissioners ReceiUed
by the President.

Washington. Jan a.-Ch,na's imperial commits
sion sent 10 the United States to study social edu
cational snd industrial conditions was received
formally by President Roosevelt to-day at the
White House. For the imperial commissioners, Tai
Hung Chi one Of the most eminent scholars IN the
Chinese Empire. and Tuan Fang governor Of the
province OF Human and the members OF their
suite the reception by the President was a fitting
ceiebTation Of the Chinese New Year, and they ex-
pressed their appreciation Of the cordially Of tho
greeting The commissioners accompanied by Sir
Chentung LANG Cheng, the Chinese Minister to
Washington; Charles DENLY. chief clerk and Pro
fessor jerks. Of Cornell University representing the
STATE department. and ten members Of the COM
mssioners' suite. reached the White House about
z-% 2 m The Chinese members Of the party were
attired in figured silks Of elaborate nattern and
gorgeous hues- At the north entrance 10 the man
sion they were received by Colonel Charles s
bromWeH and Commander Key the Presidents
military and naval aids and ushered into the
White House. In the Blue Room Secretary Root
formally presented the commissioners to President
Roosevelt Tai Hung Chi addressed the President
ana presented an autograph letter from the En-
peror Of China lie said in Chinese:
We have the honor to place in your exceHency's
hands the letter intrusted 10 for delivery by our
august sovereign: his majesty the Emperor OF
ne ne alScharge OF this agreeable duty has given
me Inuch appreciated opportunity Of paying our
At ne same time the stanchest friend Of China.
an mus executing our sovereign's command
aEall ourselves Of the opportunity respectfully 10
offer 10 your excelency our heartiest wishes for
your eXcellencys continued health and happiness
the nited States
The President replied
In the name OF my fellow countrymen have
States. Entertaining as We do feelings Of sincere
ahlty ana OF the highest regard for your great
stretches back through the centuries to eras which
70 me communities OF the West are prehistoric. We.
mo tLaHo among the younger nations, glad Of
~ oPpoL tuIlues to bring our peoples closer to-
edge Of mutual interests tending to mutual adj
vantage The kindly sympathy of this country
tunities Of expression in late years. and I trust
on Of ou desire or f0 Larger realize
perty and advancement of China appreciate
the friendly sentiments thus testified by your SOW
ereign. 20 whom I ask you to make known NV
sincere wishes for his majestys health and vel
on delicate parchment and incIosed in a handsome
case covered with saffron colored silk. The letter
as translated. reads
The EmPer or Of China to the President OF the
with the Increasing 7 60 e q ,gteesIng:
the relations between China and the United States
SLaIfs goNeThnHent has long been known for its
cples Of g6TernIr Dg {he adoption OF new prin-
nClaI results AS we contemplate the existing CON
duon Of afairs with firn determination to i'm
boTv Rnd5ess 81 10 SII GIose friendship and neigh
for comparison, with view 10 proper selection
iisleAoLV. We nave appointed Tai Hung
Junior vice president to the Board Of ReyeuUe and
1uan fahs' governor Of the province OF Human
70 De coinnls sloneTs. with instructions TO proceed
70 the United states and study the DOIitical s-s-
TEN or your country. IT. these high Of7ciaIs We
nave long repOsed our trust and confidence bv rea
son or their careful attention TO current 9ffairs
ana their clear knowledge OF political require
ments. We have commanded them to present re
SpecuuHy 10 your excellency this letter and make
known our desire IN this matter We trust that
your eAceLency will receive them favorably so
llat Ihey may be able to study the theory and
pIactlce OF your governmental system to The best
aoNantase and obtain the necessary information
Tor future
For your friendly assistance in this matter we
oI Ilt 10 your j eSgeHency our sincere thanks.
written This 9Th day Of the Sth Moon in the 3lst
year OF hWanghsu September T. 1903
After few minutes OF informal talk the Presl-
dent led the way 10 the state dining room where
tea and buffet luncheon were served. Before the
commissioners left the White House the President
presented To them de luxe editions SUITABLY auto
graphed, OF his messages and papers as President
The commissioners then visited the NAVY and
War departments. where they were welcomed by
Secretaries Bonaparte and Taft They also called
on Nice-President Fairbanks and attended a re-
oeption given by Mrs. Root. Tomorrow morning
the party will visit the Naval Academy at An
~ uQIi