In his attentions to the splendid repast before him he was most abstemious, but he finished by smoking a cigar.

John E.Ward, a former Minister to China, began the speech-making by a toast to the Emperor, the President of the United States, and Li Hung Chang.

George F.Seward, another former Minister to China, lauded the Ambassador's long and distinguished services to his country and to the world at large.

After a brief response through his interpreter, Li left the banquet hall at eight-thirty, and went to his night's rest.

His hosts, however, were not to be balked of their evening's entertainment, and the oratorical feast was continued till midnight.
About General Grant's tomb, when Li visited it, a crowd of more than twenty thousand persons was gathered.