PRESIDENT AND VICEROY

Li Hong Zhang.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, August 29, 1896.

PRESIDENT AND VICEROY.

China's Emissary Today Meets Mr. Cleveland.

THE GREAT CHINAMAN ARRIVES.

Immense Crowds Throng the Streets From the Pier to the Hotel Waldorf to See the Distinguished Guest of the United States.

   NEW YORK, Aug. 29.—Li Hung Chang has set his foot upon American soil. He was assisted at once into the carriage waiting for him. The crowd outside the pier pressed forward, and the police were several times obliged to use force to keep the more eager ones from pushing through the lines. At last there was a shout of "Here he comes!" and the viceroy's carriage rolled out of the pier gates into the great plaza in front. The procession moved down West street, with just room enough to travel between the double lines of humanity which crushed forward on either side of the street. When the Sixth cavalry wheeled into lower Broadway at the Battery both sides of that thoroughfare were crowded by a solid line of people as far north as the eye could reach.

   As the cavalcade straightened out into Broadway, the ambassador put aside the big black silk umbrella, which he had lifted as soon as he got into the sunlight, in order to gaze upward at the colossal heights of the buildings on each side of him. Apparently they aroused his wonder and he frequently asked General Ruger, through his interpreter, what they were.

   Mayor Strong had issued a proclamation ordering that the flag of the Chinese nation should be displayed upon the public buildings so long as the distinguished statesman of that country should remain in the city. With much difficulty a Chinese flag was borrowed by the city officials, and as the procession passed the great postoffice building Li saw his nation's flag floating proudly in the breeze from the flagstaff on the dome of the city hall.

   At Washington square an enormous crowd was assembled and welcomed the viceroy vociferously. Then the procession straightened out for its journey up Fifth avenue. From this point up the crowd along curbs and sidewalks was, if possible, greater than in the down town districts. When the vicinity of the Hotel Waldorf was reached it was seen that every inch of space was occupied by a curious throng. The earl caught sight of the Chinese colors hung from the big flagstaff at the Waldorf before he was within six blocks of the hotel. To his inquiring look General Ruger replied that the ball and dragon marked the end of their route, and the earl looked relieved.

   Five minutes later Li Hung Chang was a guest at the Waldorf. He had hardly been in the hotel an hour when an attaché of the Russian legation at Washington called and arranged for a conference between the viceroy and the Russian minister. It is understood that the meeting will take place soon, probably today.

   When Li first entered the hotel, he beheld a long line of his countrymen on his right hand, extending from the sidewalk to the main corridor of the hotel and on along the corridor toward Fifth avenue. Some of these were men in the Chinese legation or attached to the consul's office, but the majority were New York merchants.

   There were over 60 of them altogether. They were arrayed in full Celestial dress. Behind them were packed a dense mass of Caucasians, mostly women. They made no demonstration whatever. Hardly a one even so much as bowed and no one showed any undignified curiosity.

   The earl, on his part, bowed and smiled to right and left as he entered the hotel, but he walked rapidly and quickly disappeared from view.  

   The viceroy and his suite occupy the entire first floor of the Waldorf and a part of the second. The "state suite" embraces the entire Fifth avenue front and a part of the Thirty-third street front on the first floor, and Li himself and the more distinguished members of his party are quartered there. 
    Li dined in his own room, on food prepared by his own cooks, as usual. He retired at 9:30, it was said. He is an early riser, getting up as a rule about 6 o'clock. He takes a 2-hour nap at noon, however.

   It was said at the hotel that the only caller who saw the viceroy was George F. Seward, who was minister to China many years ago. He lives at the Waldorf.

   No positive arrangements have been made for today, except that Li will call upon President Cleveland.

   It was a red letter night in the history of Chinatown.

   Such a crowd as invaded Pell, Doyers and Mott streets had never been seen in that section of the city before; every avenue of approach held thousands of people wending their way to the Chinese-American Mecca.

   The crowds were so great that they blocked the sidewalks and streets in Mott, Doyers and Pell streets, and it was apparent from the inquiries made that the crowd had been drawn there through some expectation of the great Li paying a visit to his countrymen of the Chinese quarters or through an idea that the Celestials would honor the visit of their great statesman with a grand display of fireworks, and great was the disappointment of the majority of them when they learned that neither of these expectations were to be realized.

   A special correspondent has made the trip across the Atlantic with Li Hung Chang and his suite.

   On Saturday, Aug. 22, a few minutes after 12 o'clock noon, the steamer St.

Louis left the Southampton docks with a full complement of passengers on board, among whom was his excellency, Li Hung Chang, attended by his suite.

   The docks were crowded, all the vessels displayed their bunting and as the St. Louis steamed from the harbor a salute was fired from an English naval reserve training ship and was acknowledged by the dipping of the ensign on the St. Louis.

   A short distance off the United States armored cruiser Minneapolis was at anchor, and as the St. Louis drew near it was found that her sides were lined by the sailors, officers were drawn up on quarter deck, the Chinese emblem flying at the foremost and the guns sending out a good, solid American salute.

   As the St. Louis passed, the band on the Minneapolis played "The Washington Post March," and this caused loud and prolonged cheering from the passengers of the St. Louis.

   During this time Li Hung Chang had been sitting or standing on the deck, a very interested spectator of all that was going on.

   He did not wander about much on deck unless the weather was good and the sea quiet and smooth, as he is not very surefooted and, as he remarked: "I would fall a great way if I once lost hold."

   In the evening he kept his room, engaged in conversation with his son, Li Chang Son, Viscount, and his two doctors, Dr. Irwin, the English medical officer, and Dr. George Mark, the Chinese medical officer, who insists on having his name Anglicized.

   Every night at about 8:50 the Chinese servants made up the berths in the stateroom occupied by the ambassador and four of his guard, and by 9:30 they were tucked away for the night. The guard was relieved every three hours, there being a regular detail laid out for the entire trip, and there was never a moment that the viceroy was not watched.

   One of these men would fix the Chinese statesman's cigarette in the holder for him, and when used up would replace it with a fresh one; or, if a pipe was used, the attendant held it for him, and when he wished a puff it was respectfully handed to him.

   During the first day of the trip there was a continual excitement among the passengers as to which was Li Hung Chang, and when the viceroy appeared he was the recipient of quite a "passing in review."

   Sunday, Aug. 23, happened to be the 15th day of the seventh moon, the day when all the people of China visit the grave yards of their ancestors and it was therefore spent indoors, and as one of the embassy remarked:

   "Li paid his respects to his forefathers in imagination."

   It was noticed at all the meals served to Li Hung Chang that his son, the viscount, was the only one who ate with him, but all his attendants were about him in full numbers until the meal was finished.

   It was very amusing to see him say something to the English doctor and playfully dig him in the ribs when he reached the point of his remark.

   He is very much interested in children and it was no uncommon sight to see him with several about him. Several of the members of the embassy speak several languages and are much further in advance of most people in all arts and sciences than people generally give them credit for.

   General George C. Williams spent quite a time in the viceroy's stateroom.

   He was followed by General Louis Warner of Philadelphia and as this conversation took place in the saloon all were very much interested.

  The talk was principally on the leading political situation in the United States. Many questions followed on gold and silver, the candidates for the presidency and vice presidency, also about many prominent men of the day—dwelling particularly on McKinley, Bryan, Hobart, Foster, Wanamaker, Whitney and President Cleveland.

   The viceroy has been impressed with the story of great riches in America and always is anxious to know from each person he talks with how much they each want before they are satisfied.

   The ambassador also wanted to know about his reception in America and was very much surprised to know that no great appropriation had been made to receive him and that no palaces existed in our country such as he had known in other countries and the reception accorded him would be in keeping with the simple ideas of our republic.

   The ambassador has no idea of the expanse of our country. A few cities only are fastened in his mind, Washington, New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco, and it is the distance from these places that gives him an idea of location.

   In a conversation he was questioned about the opposition to the reigning dynasty, and a shrug of his shoulders led one of his embassy to say that there always had been and always would be opposition.

   A remark was then made that "A tree that bears the ripest fruit always has the most stones thrown at it."

   Li Hung Chang smiled and made some remarks in Chinese, which were interpreted as follows:

   "I don't know that I have ever been the ripest fruit, but I certainly have had many stones thrown at me."

   Li Hung Chang is very much interested in railroads and predicts that in a few years one will see many miles under construction.

   In his walks he always stopped, patted the children's cheeks and asked questions of them as to how they felt and if they were having a good time.

   He spent most of the day with his physicians and Lo Fing Suh, talking about their protracted stop in America and giving directions in relation to baggage, which was in the hold and carefully guarded by about 10 of his servants. If a stranger appeared a sign was given and they would run together and present a solid front to the supposed transgressor.

   One morning the ambassador entertained Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia and Theodore W. Cramp of Philadelphia. He questioned Senator Daniel about the  government of the United States, the method of elections, the selections of the heads of different departments and the method of settling any disagreements that might arise.

   Li Hung Chang was up bright and early on Friday and spent the morning on deck until 10 o'clock, when he retired to his room for a while. He then came out again and was much interested in the shores of Long Island, Sandy Hook, and the passing up the bay until quarantine was reached.

LI HUNG CHANG.

Received by President Cleveland at Mr. Whitney's Home.

   Li Hung Chang after breakfast this morning at the Waldorf was driven to ex-Secretary Whitney's residence, where he was received by President Cleveland who had arrived early this morning from Gray Gables. The president shook hands with Li Hung and the latter presented to the president a letter from the emperor of China and said: "It will always be the desire of the emperor to maintain cordial relations with America." Li referred to the friendly assistance rendered China by America after the Chinese-Japanese war. The president replied that the expression contained in the emperor's letter was highly gratifying and that he wished for the ambassador a pleasant stay in this country.

   After the reception Li Hung returned to his hotel and the president leaves for Gray Gables this afternoon.

GOLD AND SILVER.

An Object Lesson in a Baltimore-st. Window to Their Relative Values.

(From the Baltimore Sun.)

   A practical example of the relative values of silver and gold is displayed in the east window of the jewelry store of Hennegen & Bates on Baltimore-st. near Charles-st.

   On a small platform covered with black velvet are ten silver dollars, which have been subjected to a heat sufficient to reduce them to a solid mass of metal, leaving just sufficient trace of their former form to show that they had once been standard silver dollars.

   Beneath them are ten bright silver dollars, which have been disfigured, and each of which has to-day a purchasing power of 100 cents.

   In plain letters on a card between the two piles of metal are the words:

   "An Object Lesson—Before the fire this was $10 in silver, United States coin. The weight remains the same, but the value is reduced to $5.30."

   Nearby is a $10 gold piece which has also been subjected to the heat of the crucible, and beneath it is another $10 gold piece fresh from the mint. A card is also between the two coins and it bears the words:

   "A Practical Example—Before the fire this mutilated coin was a $10 gold piece. The weight and value remains the same, $10."

   Mr. Wm. Hennegen, senior member of the firm, says the idea of illustrating the relative value of the metals as money was suggested to him by an editorial published in The Sun some weeks ago, the editorial stating that a gold coin if melted would retain its value, but a silver coin melted would lose nearly one-half of its face value. The illustration, he thinks, is a striking one, and cannot help impressing any one who actually sees the melted coins side by side with the perfect coins and realizes that the gold has just as much purchasing power as it ever had, while the silver has lost nearly one-half.

SOUND-MONEY DEMOCRATS.

Elect Delegates to the Reform Democracy Convention at Syracuse.

   The sound-money Democrats of Cortland county met at the office of Irving H. Palmer at 2 o'clock this afternoon and organized by electing Riley Champlin,  chairman, and Mr. Palmer, secretary. The oath of office was administered by a notary public.

   Albert Allen of Cortland, George A. Brockway of Homer and Peter D. Multer of Truxton were chosen delegates to represent the county at the state convention of sound-money Democrats in Syracuse Monday. These delegates were empowered to name their own substitutes in case they are unable to attend. They were also appointed an executive committee authorized to name a county committee at some future date and to call a future county convention if deemed expedient. The convention then adjourned.

BARNUM & BAILEY BILLS.

Final Work of Advertising the Coming of the Circus Next Saturday.

   Advertising car No. 4 of the Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth is in Cortland to-day completing the work of billing the village and surrounding country with announcements that the big show will give two exhibitions here next Saturday. The manner in which the circus advertises, and the amount of money it spends for the purpose of attracting patronage, should be a lesson to merchants.

   It is the theory of the circus advertiser that the attention of the public must be attracted by all means, at whatever cost, and the newspaper is regarded by him as the most valuable medium. It always reaches the thinking public. Barnum & Bailey could probably do a ring business for a time, with very little advertising done for the show, but Manager Bailey says he does not believe that any business, no matter how prosperous or how well known, can be maintained without constant exploiting. He spends money for advertising as much for the future as for the present.

   This will be the first visit the big show has paid to Cortland since it passed under the sole control and ownership of James A. Bailey, who has managed its affairs since he became P. T. Barnum's partner in 1881. In the fall of 1894 Mr. Bailey bought the interest of the Barnum estate, under provision by which the Barnum name must be retained, in accordance with the stipulations in the will left by that celebrated showman. Mr. Bailey is still a comparatively young man, having celebrated his 49th birthday on the 4th of July. He is now, although he started life an orphan and penniless, almost the dictator of the show and certainly controls more show world property than any other individual. At the same time his management is marked by a more generous expenditure in securing novelties and in keeping his show properties in fine condition than any other man in the business.

Cortland Park.

Splendid Entertainment and Free Dancing.

   There will be attractions for everybody at the park to-night. The music lovers will have a chance to hear a splendid concert by the Cortland City band, which has steadily improved in its playing, owing to the constant practice it has had this season until now it ranks among the finest organizations of its kind in the state. Nothing can be finer than band music in the great forest.

   Those of an athletic turn of mind will be interested in the fine performance of the acrobatic wonders, Seamans Brothers and Maltbey. They have learned many new tricks and feats since last they appeared before a Cortland audience. They can do almost anything ever attempted in trapeze, springboard and ringwork.

   And then for this night it has been determined to invite everybody to dance free of expense. The floor will be open to all and McDermott's orchestra will furnish the music.

   A dime pays the whole expense of the evening—five cent car fare each way, and this includes, of course, the enjoyable ride to and fro on the electric cars.

BREVITIES.

   —Chief Linderman found a wheel [bicycle] on North Main-st. last night which is at police headquarters awaiting its owner.

   —Rev. S. J. Parmiter will occupy the pulpit at the Free Will Baptist church at Snider hill, West Dryden, Sunday morning and evening, Aug. 30.

   —Mr. John Garrity, who was forcibly thrown from a wagon yesterday is feeling pretty sore to-day, but will doubtless be around in a few days.

   —The name of Harry Harrington as pianist of Daniels' orchestra was omitted from the list yesterday. This makes nine altogether in the orchestra.

   —The time for holding the Baptist church teachers' meeting has been changed from Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock to Saturday evening at the same hour.

   —The northbound local freight on the D., L. & W. this morning contained several carloads of blooded stock bound for the state fair at Syracuse next week.

   —A musician in Cortland has propounded the following campaign conundrum: Why is McKinley like the piano? Because he is grand, square and upright.

   —About sixty couples of young people, former members of the St. Vitus dancing club, enjoyed a private dance at the park pavilion last [night] with music by McDermott's orchestra.

   —Dr. H. C. Gazlay has partially recovered from the shock of paralysis suffered Wednesday. He is attended by Dr. Beach, and Dr. Angel has been called in consultation.

   —New advertisements to-day are—A. Mahan, money talks, page 6; C. F. Brown, catch her before she goes down, page 6; G. J. Mager & Co., something for nothing, page 6.

   —There will be an open air meeting on West Court-st. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by S. A. Chaffee. Everybody is cordially invited. Seats will be provided.

   —The Baptist, Methodist and Universalist Sunday-schools of Mclean are

holding a union picnic at the park to-day and are having a delightful time. They drove over this morning and boarded the electric cars for the park.

   —The colored people's "wilderness"' opened successfully last night in a tent in Dunsmoor's park. Recitations and singing were in order during the evening. A second evening of this will follow to-night with a change of program.

   —About five weeks ago Mr. Samuel Williams of South Cortland injured the thumb on his left hand with a nail. The bone became diseased and this morning at the hospital, Dr. Reese, assisted by Drs. Higgins and Watson, amputated the thumb at the second joint.

   —Miss Agnes E. Slack of England, international secretary of the W. C. T. U., addressed an appreciative audience in the First M. E. church last night on the subject of temperance in America and Great Britain, treating it as the great social problem of the present age.

   —Since the Lehigh has secured control of the E., C. & N., six handsomely equipped passenger trains are running daily over the line instead of three as before. The road bed has been thoroughly repaired and the rolling stock is much better than under the old management. The Lehigh has a hustling city passenger agent in the person of Arnold B. Hill, and he is making things boom along the old E., C. & N.—Elmira Advertiser.