Chungking, Oct. 1.
The Double Tenth was duly land port Chinese foreign commissioner, sent fut, through the British. consul, Invitations to all the American and British residents in the port. Dr. Ki in his note to the consul. said that 'Liu' Hsiang, the governor of Scchan, would hold 'a reception at his official residence at noon on the Double Tenth. The invitation received a most hearty response and by noon the representatives of practically every foreign firm, including the captains and officers the foreign gun-boats in the port, were gathered to drink the health of the young Republic and to wish it all prosperity' and mare Peaceful times, Liu Hslange in person welcomed the many guests and showed him: self most altable in contact and conversation. He la quite young man, carries himself' well, has. 8 very) pleasant smile, and an ceedingly agreeable' manner. "He war prepared. to show himself Friendly and ready to chat with all who" came near him. One. could foe ata glance how very. popular this young Chinese Teader was and the amount of animated conversa tion in the room only proved how much at home every one felt. Li Hsiang has very near the popul on of France under his control the carries his great responilities "well and on the, Double nth his tersitery in the. adminie large province Was quietness.
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