Reception To Li Hung Chang

Paris, July 15.- Li Hung Chang the Chines.) statesman and diplomat, was given a state reception with military honors here ïuosday. President Faure, members of the ministry and other distinguished personages met the fainous representativo of the Chinese empire. Li Hung Chang spoke briefly, expressing his hope that there would be a growth of the friendly relations existing between Franoe and China, and President Faure responded in a similar strain. The latter said, in addition, that he hoped Li Hung Chang would flnd it advantageous to graat fa - vors when it was in his power to bostow upon manufacturers iu France.