The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-24

LANG Tun Yen. the new Chinese Min
lister to the United States TO succeed Sir
Chentung Liam cheng. who is 10 be ele-
waited to high position in the foreign Of
fee Of China, VIII not come to Washing
ton as a total stranger. Although the
change has not been announced officially,
it has been confirmed, and Sir Chentung
Lishg cheng. the present minister 10 this
country expects 10 leave here within the
next few months 70 assume his new
duties in his native country.
LANG Tun Yen was educated in this
country. having attended Yale as well as
the Hartford High School. Representa-
tive Herbert Parsons, Of New York, and
W. P. Emo. of Washington, among others,
were the new Minister'S classmates when
he attended college. Sir Chentung LANG
Cheng and his secretary. Young KWai.
are also personal friends Of the new ap-
polntee, having attended school with him
both IN the United States and in China
as we'll
Has Kept in Touch.
LANG Tun Yen. although having been
away from the United States more than
twenty years has kept himself well IN
formed with the affairs Of America and
Europe by means Of his connection with
the English speaking people in the various
cities where he has been stationed since
he entered the diplomatic service. For
many years be has been connected with
the STAFF OF the YicerOy at Wauchang.
Later he was transferred 10 Tientsin.
where he has remained in the customs de
/ partment Of the government.
1 Altogether. LANG Tun Yen was in
America more than ten years attending
/ college. He spent several years al tho
Hartford High School, going from there
/ to Yale. where he spent several years.
/ The new minister left Yale. however, dur
/ ing his senior year, just before graduation.
/ 1t was during his time al Yale that he
made the acquaintance OF Mr.. Parsons.
The two have not seen each other for
many years, but a certain friendship grew
/ between them while they were at school
that has lasted all these years. Repre-
/ sentative Parsons viii be one Of many
others who viii be glad 10 welcome LANG
/ Tun Yen 20 Washington as China's repre-
/ sentative 10 the United States.
Notifies state Department.
Sir Chentung has advised the State De-
paTtment that his government is soon TO
recall him from his post in Washington.
1 and that he will leave here. probably
some time the latter part OF next month.
/ He is TO assume the position Of the board
/ of foreign affairs and comptroller gen
/ eral OF foreign revenues and customs. It
is probable that his headquarters viii be
az Tientsin.
Sir Chentung, although he has not been
officially notified. is booked to succeed
Tang -shac " who recently vacated the
post Of president general of the board OF
foreign affairs and comptroller general
Of maritime customs. Tang Shac VI is
a Yale graduate. and, until his downfall
! recently. was one of the most influential
and powerful men near the court OF
/ China.
The present minister. while expressing
his regret at leaving Washington. is
/ pleased at the honor bestowed upon him
! by his government during his three years
/ period OF mourning. II is the Chinese
custom 10 retire from public Office when
either parent dies. Accordingly, upon
the death of bis mother. Sir Chentuug
/ rendered his resignation, but he was
l asked TO remain at his post. II is said
that he is the sixth man within 100 years
who has oeen retained in active Chinese
service and transferred from one post
/ 70 another during his mourning period.
/ Young Kwai. the secretary at the Chi
nese Legation, at Nineteenth and L
/ streets, viii remain in Washington. The
new minister has a family that Will aC-
cOmpauy hiHf 10 this CITY