Notwithstanding the early hour of the C. M. S. Nanking's arrival on Wednesday from San, Francisco, Dr. J. G. Schurman, the new U. Minister to China, was given a most. hearty reception by the various Consular officials, American residents and Chinese to the number of about 150, who were assem bled at both the jetty and wharf.
'The vessel docked at about 8 a.m. at the China Merchants' Lower Wharf. A reception committee brought Dr. Schurman and his family by launch to the Municipal Jetty to be met by a military guard of honour supplied by the Amer-jean. Ca., $.V.C. The Municipal Band also turned out and marched with the Volunteers to the Consulate-General.
There were no further official functions in coni i welcome as the v rest after a somewhat stormy voyage across the Pacific. They were informally entertained during the morning at the residence of Mr. FE. Cunningham, U. 8. Consul-General, when the following guests were invited:
Col. R. Marr-Johnson, Commandant, §.V.C., Commander H. D. Ransdell, Mr. Mahlon F. Perkins, Consul, Mr. R. P. Tenney, Mixed Court Assessor, Major and Mrs. Holcomb, Mr. Lynn W. Meekins, Mr. L. Everett, Mr. V._G. Lyman, Dr. W._T. Findley, Mr. A. R. Tlager, Lieutenant Olsen, Mrs. T, F. Doremus, Mr. and Mrs.
derick E. Sites, Mrs. H. P. Sailor, Mr. and Mrs. Don D. Pat-
To-morrow a reception is being held_in Dr. Schurman's honour by the University Club at the Columbia County Club. At noon on Friday a tiffin is being given by the Chinese General, Chamber of Commerce and allied organizations, and in the evening Mr. Crane's successor is to be the guest, of the American Chamber of Commerce and the American Association at the Carlton Cafe.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.