Immediately upon the arrival of the reception committee on the Dollar Wharf it was apparent that no chances were being taken by the Chinese Maritimes Customs in regard to an accident befalling Mr. Garner. Customs police lined the Whar with guns drawn, and out in the river were number of beals all fully manned with armed policemen. The usual mob of coolies that flock around in-
Jcoming ships was absent yesterday morning, the ship and the wharf being available only to accredited members Jot the welcoming committee and to the press.
One of the questions most asked by the visitors was whether or not they were really seeing anything of China while here. The next most popular question was what to sec while they were here. All said that they had been delighted with Japan, that they had been well received there, and that their one regret on this tip was that they could not remain out here longer, 30 really to see and appreciate the Orient.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.