The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-12-03

ceIe apPrecldtf0h OF This generous
action, we hereby appoint Tong Shoa
Yn an official with the rank of presi-
dent OF a ministry and governor of
the province Of ;Fengtien, as special
ambassador to proceed to the United
States for the purpose of preventing
this our letter. We have always
placed entire confidence in his emin-
ent ability, clear perception, and
sterling integrity. We have special
ly commanded him, in the discharge
OF his duties, to:-convey to your ex-
cellency. the expression of our CRATE
full thanks, and testify to our lasting
friendship. It Is Aour hope that the
relations Of the twb countries will be
further strengthened by mutual con-
fidence. Long may your excellency
enjoy good health and happiness. May
the American people be ever blessed
with prosperity and peace. These are
our heartfelt wishes.
"Given on the Gath day of the 9Th
moon In the 34th year of Kwangshu. :"
(September 10, 190S.)
In presenting the letter Ambassador
Tong recalled that 1t was the last
message addressed by his late ma
testy to the president and said every
line Of 1t breathes friendship and
good will for the government and
people of the United States, and
voices the sentiments of all China. He
continues:
Scarcely had our people recovered
from the shock occasioned by the loss
OF. our universally loved emperor, the
demise of her late majesty, the en-
press dowager Of China sank the coun-
try In deeper sorrow. 1t is in the
midst Of deep national mourning that
l have discharged the duties Of my
mission on this occasion.
"The action Of the United States in
remitting portion of the indemnity
as provided by treaty has touched the
government and people of my country
with deep sense of gratitude. In the
name, and on behalf Of. the govern
ment, and people of my country. L
have now the. honor to thank your ex-
cellency.. and through your excellency,
the government rad people of the
United States, for this generous and
friendly act, In thus executing the
command. Of my sovereign / avail my
self of this occasion to offer to your
excellency my best wishes for your
lexcellency'S continued good health
and happineSs and for the welfare
and prosperity Of the people Of the
United States"
Presidents Reply. :.
In; reply the president said: THE
letter which you bear l receive with
great appreciation; and on behalf Of
the government and people of the
United States L accept it with quite
exceptional sentiments as. a message
l.of especial friendship from your
august sovereign whose death and the
demise ofsher imperial majesty the
late empress dowageTs we lament.
receive It, with the more profound
sentiments in that you bring It now
no less from the emperor the cefebra-
tion Of whose accession makes this
day doubly auspicious and from that
lenlightened government which all the
| world fels will add new lustre through
his reign to the immemorial history
of China. ::
ut Is very gratifying to me to re-
ceive as his imperial majesty's spec
ial ambassador SO distinguished a
statesman and so worthy a represen-
tative. l know you have been in the
United States before l hope your
present sojourn will be agreeable.
II ask you to express to your
august sovereign and to the Chinese
government my appreciation and that
Of the government and people of the
United States, of the sending of this
special embassy which SO finely sig
nalizes a fresh manifestation of that
sincere confidence, good will, and
friendship between the United States
and the Chinese empire which it is a
cherished aim of this government to
foster for all time"
Today being the day on which the
new emperor of China ascended to the
throne official mourning for the late
empror was put aside by Ambassador
Tong and his suite and they were at
the reception in their gorgeous orien-
tai silk costumes. A number of Off
GERS of the United States army and
navy were present.
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