The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-04-19
UNCLE OF CHINA'S
EMPEROR is HERE
Is Received With Much Ceremony and Appears
to Be Very ExCIusive--tlis Secretary Does
Not Like Being interviewed.
(From Saturdays IS Advertiser.)

Prince Tsa 40, uncle OF the En-
peror of China, High Commissioner of
the Chinese Empire on tour of the
world to investigate military systems
of the leading nations, arrived in Ho'
nolulu from China yesterday evening
and was accorded an enthusiastic re-
ception by both Chinese and foreign
residents, the reception of the latter
being entirely official on the part OF
the federal and territorial governments.
The reception was marked by revo.
luton in one ancient system of the
Chinese, for the Chinese consul here re-
ceived the representative of the baby
Emperor in frock coat, high hat, pearl
gray trousers ard patent leather shoes,
in marked contrast to the usual bril-
liant silken robes of office of the old
Chinese cut. The round cap with its
crystal top piece had given way to the
silk hat, and the sartorial conventions
of the plain American had overturned
those of China.
But the revolution was not all in
Honolulu, for the staff of the prince
were without queues, emphasizing one
of the most marked developments IN
the changing Of the ancient to the
modern China. The princes staff com
prises two generals, a colonel, two heu-
tenant -colonels and captains. one of the
navy, besides several subalterns. None
of the officers wore queues. All wore
uniforms of European cut, with
shoulder marks, which have been pat
termed after those Of Russia. The uni
forms were of olive drab or a color
akin to it. Aiguillettes and the usual
marks of high rank were present, bat
there was nothing garish about the
uniforms. The prince wore queue
as did his secretary, and both wore the
typical eld-time Chinese robes, made
of silk. That of the prince was OF
black silk. lie wore two handsome Oh
ders on the breast of his blouse HIS
small black hat was adorned in the
front with magnificent emerald aud
above that was handsome diamond
of great size, surrounded by smaller
ones.
The prince is rather tall. his face
long and his countenance altogether
pleasing. From the moment he landed
on Hawaiian soil he was attentive to
every one about him and listened close
" to all that was interpreted to him
for many speeches, even in Chinese, had
to be interpreted to him by others
owing to difference in dialects.
Although the party landed late, thu
prince was the guest of honor at tn
reception given by Consul Liang Kwt
Ying, and he later attended the banquet
rendered him by the Chinese UniteC
Society, where he made n response u
an address of welcome. Later the entire
party repaired to the Young Hotel
where a large number of suites hat
been engaged. From there, at nint
O'Clock this morning, the prince viii
leave to call upon the Governor anC
Admiral Rees.
ofcials Meet Chiyo.
When the customs launch Waterwitcl
left the foot of Fort street at six-thirty
to meet the Chiyo at quarantine there
were aboard Col. W. S. Schuyler, Fiftl
Cavalry, U. S. A; Lieutenant Pardee
Twentieth Infantry, and Lieut.. Philil
Sheridan, Fifth Cavalry, son of the lat
Gen. Philip Sheridan of Civil Wa
fame; Consul Liang Kwo Ylng and hi
secretaries; the japanese vice-consu
and other japanese officials; several de
tectives under Chief McDutfie, and thu
immigration, customs and postal ofi
cials.
When the newspaper men got ABOARD
they found the prince retired to hi
suite of rooms and the reception com
mittee scattered all over the ship
Whether the prince liked his reception
or not was not to be ascertained, a
he was guarded closely by his staff.
The officers wore their swords an'
looked quite military and handled th
sidearms as if they were used to officia
receptions. The newspaper men en-
deavored to see the prince, and finall.
encountered him on the boat deck wit
his secretary and General Ha. The in
terpreter speaks English, and he wa
questioned.
Sidestepped Newspapers.
The secretary was asked to give
statement as to the reason for the con
mission going abroad from China. Th
questions and the answers are worthy Q
particular interest, for the secretary Al
peared 10th to give out any informatiO
and was exceedingly brusque and cur
"When, why and by whom was ii
commission Organized?' was asked.
Why do you wish 10 knowS" aske
the secretary.
'The public would like to know II.
"The emperor appointed the prime
as commissioner - that is, the Tegen
Yes, the commissioner viii study mil
tary matters In the United States au
all around the world until he fnish'
his Journey
"Will he inspect the military pos
and Notifications in the Units
Stntesin
Yes, II the government will perm
him 20 do 90"
4" Has the prince any military ranki
" flo Is prineei hs 10 the head
the general sianH -
How old is The prineei" asked Il
reporter aud that question was ihe lul
fol tho Interpreter, who 10 aqne 9TH
ihan l.oid ~, son pi ~ Hupp Chan
looked tho reporter from head ~ f0l
And ihrn irquirrii
NNhY in y0n ash such questions