Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-03
GRATEFUL 70 The U4'||ED STATES
For Remission of Fourteen Million
Dollar Boxer" indemni,y-Prest
dent Receives Letter Dictated by
Sovereign. Now Deceased, Convey
ing Appreciation.
(Bv Associated Press.)

long may your tNCHihntN 'hJo'
good health and happiness. May the
American peOpl" be- ever blessed WIN
prosperity and peace. Thc%' ar" our
heartfelt Wishes.
The above are the sentiments cX-
pressed in a letter from tn" late en-
perOr of China to President Roosevelt
presented TO him today by Tong Shoa
vi the special Chimes" ambassador.
thanking the tinted Stat s govern
ment for tn" remission Of Sli""",""o
of The indemnity guaranteed By China
for damage resulting from the Boxer
rebellion
The presentation took plac" in the
Blue paror of the White House lat"
today.
Tong. who was accompanied by
Prince Tsai Fu as firSt secretary.
and a dozen other members CT his
suite. was introduced 10 the President
by Acting Secretary OF State Adee.
Letter from Late Emperor.
The letter from The late emperor
was as follows:
THE emperor Of China to the Pres
ident of the United States of Ameri-
ca: "Greeting.'
Mr. President: China has always
maintained the most friendly rela-
tions with the United States since the
establishment of intercourse between
the two countries. BY taking the
initiative in proposing the remission
of portion of the indemnity as pro
vided by treaty your eXcellency mas
won the respect of mankind for mag
nanimity and just dealing Further
more. the congress has given signal
proof of friendliness by giving effect
to YOUR cXcellency's recommended
lions. In sincere appreciation of this
generous acton, We hereby appoint
Tong Shoa vi. an official with the
rank of president of a ministry AM
governor of the province of Fengti"n.
as special ambassador. to proceed 10
the United States for the purpose OF
presenting this our letter.
Hopes for Continued Amity.
We have always placed entire con-
fidence in his eminent ability. clear
perception and sterling integrity We
have specially CONNIE nded him. in the
discharge of his duty to convey 10
your excellency. The expression OF
our grateful thanks. and testify TO
orr lasting friendship. 1t is our hope
that the relations Of the TWO conn
tries will be further Strengthened by
mutual confidence. Long may your
excellency enjo: good health and hap
pinesS. May the American peOpi"
be ever blessed with prOsp rity and
peace These a.c chr heartfelt
wishes.
Given on the cath day of the sth
moon in the Saith wear of Kwaas HSu
(Sep;ember 10. 190s.,"
In presenting the letter Amhassa-
dor Tong said every line Of il
breathes friendship and good will for
the government and people of the
United States and VOICES the senti-
mcats of all China.
Chinese Hearts Touched.
The action of the United States in
RENTING a portion Of the indemnity
as provided by treaty has touchei!
the heart OF the people CT my couI'-
try with a deep sense OF gratitude.
SAID Ambas sador Tong.
In reply the President said; The
letter which you bear ! receive with
great appreciation: ard OIL behalf OF
the government and the people of the
United States ] accept II with quiz"
exceptional sentiments as q message
of especial friendship from yOur au'
gust sovereign. whose death and III"
demise Of her imperial majesty. the
late empress dowagsr. We lament
r.ceive II with the most profound
sentiments. in that you bring IL now
no less from the emperor. the cole
bration Of whore accession make =
tins day doubIy aIspicious. and from
that enlightened government which
all the world feels will add new lus-
tire through his reign. TO 'hr imme'
mortal history o: China
President -seiproeates.
1T is very gratifying to me TO re-
COVE as his imperial majesty spe'
riaI ambassador so distinguished a
state sman and so worthy a reprrsen
tive. know You have been in the
United States before. I hope your
prasent sojourn will 30 Agreeable.
Il ask YOU 10 express TO your al
gust SOVEREIGN and 10 the Chimes
government my appreciation. ard that
Of the government and people of ;he
United States, Of the sending OF this