New-York tribune., 1908-11-23
BRINGS CH[NA'S THANKS
tang SHAO u ARRWES.
HvM Express Gratitude for Remis-
sion of BOrer Indemnity.

San Eranrisco Nov 1-Couveyf7z to the Amer
can government gratitude Of the Chinese people
for remittance Of debt amounting 70 nearly s14-
10000 Tang Shao vi. high commissioner 70 this
country and a powerful figure in the affairs Of the
Chinese empire. arrived in San Francisco today On
the steamer Mongolia. With him Prince Tsai
Fu member OF the royal family, and a large
retinue
Not until the Mongolia dropped anchor IN the
harbor did Tang shao II and his staff learn that
the Empress DowaEer Of China was dead. although
in Honolulu the cable brought news OF the En-
Derors death. In accordance with the edict or
mourning the entire party will remain secluded dur
ing its stav Of three days in this city, and the local
chinese colonv's arrangements for dinners and
other forms OF entertainment have been cancelled
Tang sbao VI with the hftv members OF his
-a+fnue will 90 from here directly N Washington
v1era he viii remain until after the inauguration
of President Taft Prince Tsai Fu. who is with the
commissioner. is twen+youe years old cousin OF
,he late Emperor and he highest representative Of
mis- race who has set foot on foreign soil
among the secretaries and attaches are Yung Kwa
for ten wears connected with the Chinese Legation
az Washington Chung Nun Yew. who has been
mentioned as a possible minister 20 this country
and FsI Shih Yang. military attache
As advance guard of annual delegation Of stu
dents who are to be educated in America the ex-
pense Of the Chinese government came seventeen
young men, members for the most part Of nobi-
families, who will be entered at New York and
Washington universities
Tan Sbao vi received the newspaper men in one
the twenty-five reserved apartments in the Fair
mont. In answer TO score OF questions relating
to the probable results Of mis- visit TO Washington,
ne finally said:
Believe U.s. we have purpose other than 10
show The depth OF the heartfelt gratitude that the
government OF China entertains towardsthe United
states for this fresh demonstration OF good will
At another point. while discussing the develop
rnents likely 10 account OF the regency and
the attitude Of the United States. he remarked:
IF matters OF such grave importance 70 be
decided shall doubtless participate in the delibera
he Chinese Minister and some matters viii prob
ably be referred 10 me for consideration"
Later the high commissioner. who Is also director
general OF railways in China and member OF the
Grand Council. gave out the following:
The news Of the Emperor's death reached Us on
arrival Honolulu and overwhelmed with sor-
might not be true But cable message from Peking
soon confirmed our worst fears The loss Of our
universe ly loved and respected sovereign IS moth
ing short Of a national calamity. The OF Prince
Chun brother 10 the late Emperor has succeeded
TO the throne with Prince Chun himself as regent
The object Of nv present mission is 20 convey
the government and the people Of the United States
the Erateful thanks or the government and people
Of China for remitting portion OF the Boxer IN
United States In this matter has evoked appre
Cative response throughout the country.
opportunity 10 visit different parts OF the country
especially TO renew the acquaintance Of old friends
and places. ! spent the days OF my hoyhood in New
Try since my return 20 China in 1881. In the
time the Inlted states las grown immensely IN
vast changes have taken d zee in China. I have
residence ~ TINS country. which have dearly cher
ished all these years. Will be greatly enriched BY
IN is nv intention 10 remain AZ Washinetor rI,ttl
next March While I have in view extensive
and methods OF iinerent countries I am nor sIrs
whether shall be able 10 carry out my original