Show CHINA AND UNITED STATES chicago jan S A special to tha times herald from washington says minister wu ting fang tho representative senta tive ot china in washington has been following with the closest interest fio various developments in tho which havo been in progress between tho united states and the various governments relative to tho atlon of american rights in the of his sovereign he is batis nid blat aside from the natural desire of this government to protect its trade it has acted as a sincere friend of aln country in speaking today of the effect of the assurances given the united states by the several powers he said cainas chinas Ch inas friendship tor the united states is a growth of years nothing has ever happened to disturb tha friendly relations of the two governments I 1 look upon the recent negotiations for the preservation of american rights da china as another move by this government which while do signed primarily for tho protection oi its own interests yet cannot but be regarded in any other light than aa another manifestation of its good will for my country there Is only one ripple on the placid waters of friendship of the two countries which has in it any possibility of the cordiality that now exists this arises from the policy now being pursued by alio military authorities in tho philippines which excludes chinese subjects and jn somo cases ev en merchants and students who be to the classes under lbs treaty have been refused admission 1 I am satisfied that when this country considers tho benefits which follow the free admission of my countrymen into tho philippines it will issue an order revolting the military decree which prohibits chinese immigration the trade of tho united states wili chinakas Chi increased abnormally 40 per cant over what it was tho year its development is undoubted ly aue to aiho friendship which exists between the two countries and to the knowledge that the united states has none but a kindly interest in the cm |