The sun., 1908-03-08

they seemed 20 LIKE Ms''--Hs DOeunt
Believe There win ne War Between
japan and Us or Japan and CHINA.
WASHINGTON. March 7.--wu Ting-fanR.
~ bubblinR, refreshing, democratic, in
Z Quisitive and energetic AZ ever. IL back in
Washington. He arrived tonight gIr-
rounded by an extensive entourage and
went from the railroad station to the Chinese
Legation, which was built through his efforts,
but was not complsted when he was recalled
10 China. With him Mr.. Wa brought
long roll OF parchment covered with Chinese
characters which meant that he was again
accredited to the Government OF the United
States az Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
/. Plenipotentiary.
10 was like getting homo to the lively
Chinese diplomat No head OF any foreign
establishment ever enjoyed himself more
than Mr.. WI did on his first mission to
Washington. While he worked hard and
had plenty Of troubles. he made many
friends. obtained vast amount Of inforna-
fion and had loads Of fun. He was popular.
and no man in his position ever got half as
much newspaper advertising as he did.
In the legation building Mr.. WI talked
tonight In his excellent English about
things in general.
Il like the Americans so much that l
have been accused Of being almost an
American" he said Il like YOUR people
! and they always seemed 20 like ne. That's
why came back
MFR. Wu's flowing silken robes did not
suggest America but his frank ready way
Of speaking did.
Members OF the Chinese Legation who
had remained in Washington after the
departure OF Sir Chentung LANG -ChenR.
who succeeded Mr.. WI and is succeeded
by him, met Mr.. Mu at the Union Station
when his train arrived from Chicago. The
great station had been built in his absence,
and as he came into the huge ConcOurse
from the train sheds he paused moment
TO look around.
As he did so "A newsbOy thrust anFev4ning
paper into his hand with An about the
war between China and Japan Mr.. WI
was much interested in the despatch from
Toxic printed in the paper saying that an
ultimatum had been sent by Japan to China
for the surrender Immediately Of the Tatsu,
the Japanese steamer seized by China on
the charge Of smuggling arms TO Chinese
rebels. Coupled with this was another de-
mand for an apology.
al know little Of the difficulty said Mr..
WI. 1T has all happened since left China
But / cannot bring myself TO believe that
Il Is serious"
Mr.. WI was tired and travslstrained,
but he frightened up and his natural en-
thusiasm returned when he reached the
Legation building. II was lighted from
cellar to garret. The attaches greeted
him with great respect and Difference.
but could not hide their pleasure.
we are glad the Minister is hack
whispered one of them. Two policemen
guarded the doorway. a little attention
which Mr.. WI appreciated. Servants
hurried about in an endeavOr to make
the new arrivals comfortable. Some old
time American friends were waiting TO
join in the welcome.
The Eastern situation is not disturbed
aaid the Minister when he was seen at the
legation tonight. There is little to. talk
about When we talk Of China we must
not consider the China OF three or four
years ago. but the China of to-day, and,
better still. the China Of the future. Like
the rest OF the world. we are improving"
"Is there a feeling In the Fast that war
between the United States and Japan Is a
possibility" he was asked
Our people don't believe there will be
any war don't believe there will be one
Why should there be? What ia there to
war about"
what is the feeling in China toward
the United States. and especially toward
American products2"
The feeling toward the United States
is one OF perfect good will The trouble
that once threatened in Shanghai and Can
ton in the form Of a boycott against Ameri-
can foods has completely disappeared.
All knew Of this trouble at the time was
through official correspondence. l was
IN the Foreign ONCE at PeEin. But what
ever hostility existed then has disappeared
completely" -..
Minister Wu brought TO America a small
army of attaches and servants and several
Chinese students. Some Of his suite stopped
in San Francisco TO look into conditions
among their COuntrymen. Others were
left at Chicago TO make similar inquiries
there, and another deputation went TO New
York