The Washington times., 1908-11-30
Met at Station by Minister
WI and White House
Attaches.
ON A MISSION
OF GRATITUDE
Comes to Pay China's Debt of
Thanks for Boxer Indemnity
Return.

Tang shaO vi, the imperial Chinese
envoy sent 10 this country 10 express
the gratitude OF his nation for the re-
mittance of the Boxer indemnity and
Cne Of the most powerful and command
ing figures in the Chinese empire, ar
rived in Washington today. lie was ac-
cOmpauied by a suite numbering almost
half a hundred, including Prince Tsn
Fu, cousin OF The late Emperor.
The party was met at the Union sta
ton by Minister Vyu, Secretary GU, Sec
retary Kwei Chih, A-r. Lin, Mr.. Kuan,
and DR.. Yuan. OF the Chinese embassy,
Col Charles s. Bromweu ana Commo-
dore simms representing the White
House on the reception committee.
A Royal Party.
Only twice before in the history of
China has such an important commits
sion been appointed and never before
q more commanding or royal one.
When the train drew into the station
a large crowd had assembled TO do the
party honor, I'm addition to those who
were there to welcome them to the
Capital City.
Almost the first persons TO step from
the car was Tang ShaO VI, closely fol-
lowed by Prince Tsai Flu, Dr. Yen, and
Captain DoueIson, who was detailed by
the War Department to meet the party
In the West, and accompany them East.
Tang ShaO vi is "a diEnited and impos-
ing figure, wears gold SpectacleS, ana
carries himself boldly and confidently
Ina contrast The young prince looked eA-
ITemely youthful and retiring
After a brief reception, held on Ihe
platform. during which the envoy ana
bis party We're formally welcomed 10
Washington. carriages conveyed Them TO
the Morgan House in Scott Circle. which
has been engaged for the period of their
Here Until March.
The imperial delegation viii remain
I'm Washington until after the iuaugura-
lion of President Taft in March.
The visitors viii refrain from par
tcipation in any of the social functions
To be given this winter. The decision.
which is the result of the recent deaths
of the Emperor and Empress of China,
was announced at noon today, following
the arrival of Special Ambassador Tang
Shao vi and Prince Tsai Flu.
The special envoy left Tokyo ou No
yember 5. and did not learn of the death
of the Emperor until he reached Homo
reached san Francisco, and there was
informed of the death of the Empress.
The greatest sloom was thrown over
the party, and The members OF the en-
VOy VIII show their respect for the de
ceased rulers by remaining in compare
tive retirement during their entire stay
In Washington.
Glad to Get Here.
Lunch was served at ] o'clock and
while everyone was faliEued after the
long journey across the continent, the
arrival in the Capital seemed to have
filled each and all with a sense of eX-
tTeme satisfaction.
Besides Colonel Bromweu and Com
modore Sims, the reception committee
consisted of Captain Butts. Third As
sisyanI secretary OF state; Huntington
Wilson, Mr. Straight, former Secretary
Of state Foster. Ar- Marvin and MT.
Fuutlus. of the State Department
Prince Tsai Flu, while he accomDanies
the party "a s. first secretary of the en-
basSys really occupies a merely honor
airy position, and his presence Indicates
the desire OF ms government 10 dignity
their thanks by the selection of one of
the blood royal to accompany Tang
SlaO vi.
Meets Root Today.
1t was stated by one of the seCre-
taries of the embassy this afternoon that
Ambassador Tank Shao NJ Will FORM
ally present his credentials to Secre-
tary Root tomorrow morning. This
means that the ambassador intends put
ting himself in touch with the Govern
ment at once. This does not mean that
he viii wind UP his mission earlier than
intended.
In addition TO the twenty members
constituting the embassy seventeen
Chinese students accompanied tk- am
bassadOrs party TO this COuntrv, and
are registered at the Cairo, on -
street, between Sixteenth and Seven
teeutH streets. They viii matTiCalate
shortly i'm some of the large American
universities. but viii probably remain
In Washington during an Of this
week. The embassy viii assist them
in determining the various Universi-
ties which they viii enter.