"The people that we have met here, however, have impressed me deeply. One of the Chinese friends we made in Peking was a philosopher and a wonderful scholar, speaking a dozen different languages, at home in every detail of his country's histery, traditions, and customs.' The Chinese feast where he was-our host was indeed the storied feast of reason and flow of soul. Another picture that will linger with me always was the dinner party at the American Legation tu Peking, when the- long table was decorated with silver boats filled with great lotus blooms, so expressive of the beauty and my-story of the East.
"When we came down to Nanking, and after a hasty breakfast, started off to the' Ming Tombs, we were halted at the city gate by a military guard. It looked most formidable, but it proved to be only the Governor's method of inviting us to luncheon! Dr. Wen Shih-tsen, the commissioner of [Foreign Affairs, had come to the hotel and arrived after we left, 50 he immediately sent messengers to every gate of the city with instructions to detain! any motors with Americans, and when they found us to deliver the invitation. That was unique in my experience of luncheon! engagements, an@ the affair it+ self, with Dr. Wen serving as interpreter, was of rare interest.
Governor's ideals for his country appealed to me strongly, and I feel more hopeful every time I recall his spirit.
I believe in the great future of China spite of her disorganized condition at present, "We have received so many' vivid impressions of China* that I feel like a camera with films all exposed and not time to develop them. If you could' only drop on us in New York some months from now I might be able to give your readers more of an idea of what this wonderful visit in' this remarkable, country has meant to me."
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