The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-04-19
TSA| 7 40 IS
SPECIALLY
HONORED
Chinese Prince Given Unusual
Atten .on While Guest of
Honolulu.
VISITED LOCAL FORTS
Gives Thanks to Americans for
His Cordial Reception
Here.
VISITED LOCAL FORTS
(From Sundays Advertiser.)

(From Sunday IS Advertiser)
Prince Tsai 7 'ao IS entertainment in
Honolulu, as far as the government is
concerned, was the most elaborate ever
given to visitor here by the govern
ment. Never before have the federal
soldiery, cavalry and infantry, the local
militia and local officials. elaborated
in such extensive plans to entertain a
guest. Special cable instructions were
received to honor the Chinese prince,
and he was given reception here
which surprised him.
The prince impressed many of those
who saw him as being nervous in the
presence of crowds. Popular demon
STATIONS in his presence did not seem
to appeal to him, and he wanted to re-
tire from public notice. There are
elaborate preparations for his recep-
ton and entertainment on the main
land, and he will soon encounter much
larger crowds than those which seemed
to make him nervous here.
The prince took trips about town,
and as far as Judd street up Nuuanu,
but did not get to the Pail. He visited
the aquarium and showed much interest
in the queer specimens there.
The gardens of Hon. s. NJ. Damon,
at Moanalua, were visited by the i'm
perial party, and from there the prince
was taken to Diamond Head. He was
freely escorted all over the new mill
tary reservation, saw the big mortars
and walked through the tunnel into
the interior of Diamond Head.
Prince II ao appeared to regard the
walk through this tunnel as consider
able of an effort, and didn It seem to
want any more exercise after getting
through with this inspection of the
local army work. He showed much in
terest in the guns and fort plans, which
were freely shown to him. The prince s
trip is specially for the purpose of
studying military affairs all over the
world, and he was given every facility
here.
Through his secretary, Lord Lii, son
of the famous Lii Hung Chang, Prince
Tsai I 'ao yesterday gave a statement
to the American people through an Ad-
vertiser representative He declined
to submit to an ''interview," but was
willing to be quoted. He wanted to
express his thanks for the local recep-
ton and entertainment, and to indi-
cate his country's appreciation of the
welcome given here for the United
States.
About the most positive statement
that was made for the prince was that
under no circumstances would he dis
cuss international politics. His mission
is a military one, as far as it is an
official mission at all. He is on tour
of the world to look into military or
CARNATIONS and learn what he may of
the methods of the various powers.
To the people and government of
Hawaii, the prince left a message ex-
pressing his gratitude at their, to him,
unexpectedly elaborate and cordial re-
ception. He had not anticipated find
ing so much of a city here as he did
find, and he was agreeably surprised
at its development, and at the recep-
ton he was given here.
Lord Lii has had considerable diplo-
matte experience, having been Chi
nese consul at Vienna. He appears to
be bit scared of the newspaper inter-
view business, but may get over it be-
fore he gets across the American con-
tinent-if it is not an affected scarf
ness
''Do you think" he was asked, "that
Prince 7 'ao intends to refuse to give
personal interviews during all his trip
round the world9"
The reply was such as might have
been expected from a son of the famous
Ii Hung Chang.
''We can not tell what may happen
tomorrow he said.
"At this first American port of call,
the prince is glad to extend his greet.
ings to the people of America said
Lord Ii, speaking for the prince. HE
appreciates greatly the hospitality
shown him and the courtesies extended,
which have been far beyond what he
expected.
''The friendliness Of the people of
the United States towards China Is well
understood and appreciated, and Prince
Tao expresses his hope for long con-
tinned and increased frlendiiness. As
far as international diplomatic affairs
or politics are concerned, he will not
have anything whatever 10 say
"Prinee Tao leaves Hawaii much
gratihed al the treatment received by
him 10 this first American port at
which be called on bis long Journey -
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az has not heen accorded any Individual
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