Replying on behalf of the jour nalistic party, Mr. Gideson A. Lyon expressed his own pleasure and that of his colleagues at being able to visit China. 'They had looked forward to this visit because they' were exceptionally interested in. China and ite administration and the pro gress which China had made during the past few years, The American people all Looked' forward toa strong, united and progressive administration in China and, from what they already had seen,' ever thing seemed to indicate that China hing in this direction.
y would carry hack with them the sentimente of the Chinese people the impressions which they already had made. They were all agreed that the Chinese people had laid the foundations fora etyong, united government to which the United States and all other friendly Powers had long locked forward He wished the Chinese people every. success in. their endeavours and promised that, if there was any-ug the people of Amerien could do to help the Chinese people, their seivicer always were ready.
The Visitors Feancis REGAL,
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