The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-25

perity of the people of the United States"
 The president replied: Tn the name of my fellow countrymen I have great pleasure In welcoming you to the Unit ed States. Entertaining, as we do feel ings of sincere amity and highest re- gard for your great people, whose progress in invention and discovery stretches back through the centuries to eras which to the communities of the west are prehistoric, we, who stand among the younger nations, are glad of all opportunities to bring our peoples closer together and to diffuse among each a better knowledge of mutual in terests tending to mutual advantages. The kindly sympathy of this country for the eastern empire has found many opportunities of expression in late years, and I trust that the new century will bring a larger realization of our common desire for peace, prosperity and advancement of China. I appreci- ate the friendly sentiments thus testi- fled by your sovereign, to whom ask JOo LO AllOHA lily otAlSOlO WAoAiNS for his majesty's health and welfare"
 The letter of the Chinese emperor was written on delicate parchment and en- closed in handsome case covered with saffron-colored silk. The letter, as translated, reads:
 "The Emperor of China to the Presi-
 dent of the United States of America
 Greeting:
 With the increasing years of friendly intercourse, the relations between Chi na and the United States have become closer and more intimate The United States government has long been known for, it's excellent organization by the adoption of new principles of govern ment with satisfactory and beneficial results. As we contemplate the exist ing condition of affairs with firm de- termination to improve the present or der of things, we desire to avail ourself | of your close friendship and neighborly kindness 60 obtain the necessary in- formation for comparison with view to proper selection Therefore, we have appointed Tai Hung Chi, junior vice. president to the board of revenue, and Tuan Fang, governor of the prov- ince of Human, to be commissioners, with instructions to proceed to the | United States and study the political system of your country. In these high officials we have long reposed our trust and confidence by reason of their care ful attention to current affairs and their clear knowledge of political re- quirements,
 We have commanded them to rre- sent respectfully to your excellency this letter, and make known to your excel le.,cy our desire in this matter. We trust that your excellency win receive them favorably. so that they may ee able to study the theory ana practice of your governmental system to the best advantage, and obtain the necrs- sary information for future use.
 For your friendly assistance in this matter, we offer to your excellency our sincere thanks.
 Written this 9th day of the Sth moon, in the 31st year of Kwanghsu. | (September z, 19O5)."
 After a few minutes of informal talk i the president led the way to the state dining room, where tea and a buffet luncheon were served. Before the com
 nissioners left the White House, the president presented to them de luxe editions, suitably autographed, of his messagese and papers as president
 The commissioners then visited the navy and war departments, where they were welcomed by Secretaries Bona- parte and Taft. in turn. They also called on Vice President Fairbanks and attended reception given by Mrs. Root.
 To-morrow morning the party will visit the naval academy