New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-03
CHINESE REPUBLIC
RECOGNIZED BY j. S.
President Wilson Welcomes the
New China Into the
Family Of Nations.
REJOICING IN PEKING
Yuan Shih -kai Expresses Faith
in Republican Form Of Gov
eminent in Message to
Our Executive.

IfTOm The Tribune Bureau
Washington. May 2.-Formal recognition
Of the Chinese Republic by the United
states took place to-day. following ad-
vices from the American Legation AT
Peking that the organization Of the A.
sembly had been completed by the cleo
ton Of the Speaker OF the House Of Rep
resentatives. None OF the other powers
invited by Secretary Bryan to take this
sleD with the United States accepted the
invitation
The belief prevails here. however that
the nations represented in the hve-power
loan group will soon recognize the new
government. although probably their
action will be taken independently. These
powers-Great Britain. France Germany.
Russia and Japan-are expected to recos-
nize tine republic with a view to strength
euinc their position in regard TO the pend
inc Sl25 10000 loan Brazil and Peru have
heretofore extended recognition.
The Chinese Minister. Chang Yin Tang.
called al the Department of State this
afternoon and expressed to the Acting
Secretary Of State. John Barrett Moore.
the qualification OF his government for
the action OF the United states and de-
clared that the formal recognition will
greatly strengthen China He expects 10
receive soon credentials from President
Yuan Shi-kai 10 take the place OF those
issued 10 him by the Manchu government.
President Wilson will probably appoint
Minister 10 China next week 70 succeed
Mr. Calhoun, who is on his way home.
Edward T Williams is now charge DAT
flares at Pekng.
s message was received at the White
House from Mr. Williams this afternoon
stating that he had delivered President
wilson's formal letter OF recognition, and
shortly afterward President Yuan Shi-
ksfs message was received direct from
Picking.
Presidents Greeting Cordial.
The formal recognition OF the United
States was extended when Charge Will
Jams delivered 10 President Yuan Shin
kai the following message from Presi-
dent Wilson:
THE government and people OF the
United States Of America having album
dainty testified their sympathy with the
people Of China upon their assumption OF
the attributes and powers OF seif-govern-
nlent. deem il opportune at this time,
when the representative national assem-
blv has met 10 discharge the high duty
OF setting the seal of full accomplishment
upon the aspirations Of the Chinese peo-
pie that I extend. In the name OF my
government and my countrymen, greet
,nr of welcome TO the new China thus
entering into the family Of nations.
In taking this step entertain the con-
Adent hope and expectation that in per
(ecting republican form OF government
the Chinese nation will attain 70 the
highest degree Of development and we'll
being. and that under the new rule ali
the established obligations OF China which
pass TO the provisional government will
in urn. pass to and be observed by the
government established by the assembly
China Expresses Gratitude.
President Yuan Shih-kai's response was
as follows:
"1n the name OF the Republic OF China
thank Won most heartily for the mes
sage of recognition which you have sent
me through your honcred representative
IN this capital The sentiments OF amity
and good will which 1t bespeaks and the
.v,ression ~ greeting and welcome which
T. CONVEYS al once testify 10 the Ameri-
Cplrlt
another brilliant page to the history OF
seventy years OF uninterrupted friendly
intercourse between China and the United
States
Though unfamiliar with the republican
form OF government the chinese people
are vet fully convinced of the soundness
OF the principle which underlies 1t and
which is so LUMINOSITY represented by
oate
ohm Of the government which they have
established, therefore, Is and Will be 10
preserve this form OF government and TO
perfect It's working TO the end that they
nav enjoy its unalloyed blessings. pros
perfty and happiness within through the
,,n,on Of law and liberty and peace and
friendship without, through the faithful
execution 81 all established obligations"
Peking. May 2-The presentation to-day
nv Edward T. Williams, charge d analres
OF the American Legation. Of the formal
recognition by the United States OF the
Chinese Republic was made an occasion
OF much ceremony. Troops hned the
streets between the American Legation
and the Winter Palace, while Secretary
Williams drove through in a Presidential
carriage with an escort Of Chinese troops
and ACCOMPANIED by the staff Of the lega-
ton.
Mr. Williams made brief speech an"
handed President Wilson's message u
Yuan shih-kai. and the latter Responder
IN a few picturesque phrases.
The American visitors were then enter
tanned AT luncheon Many high Chinese
officials were present.
Mexico also recognized the Chinese Re
public to-day.
Shanghai May I'm honor OF the rec
IGNITION Of the Chinese Republic by the
United States. Consul General Amos T.
VIVA. cd Tho C.overuor of the Province