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 came first to the United States and reached Washington in May, 1868. From its landing in San Francisco to its departure from New York for Europe, its reception was of the most cordial character, constituting one continuous ovation. In London it was at first received with coolness, but Mr. Burlingame's enthusiastic temperament and persuasive address won the favor of the British government and people. At a luncheon given to the members of the mission in Windsor Castle, after being received by the queen, Lord Stanley said: "It is true that a certain degree of opposition, originating in ignorance of the real object of the Chinese mission, coupled with a desire to adhere to the old traditional British coercive policy, met Mr. Burlingame on his arrival in England, but this has passed away. Mr. Burlingame, by his dignified course, and feeling the grandeur and importance of the high trust confided to his care, has conducted himself in such a manner as to completely disarm opposition and create a favorable impression not only for China, but for the United States."

The reception in Paris was not so hearty; at Berlin an attentive hearing was accorded the mission; and thence it proceeded to St. Petersburg. But at the Russian capital Mr. Burlingame fell ill and within a few days succumbed to his disease, thus ending his brilliant career. That he was the life and soul of the mission is shown by the fact that upon his death it in great measure ceased its efforts and returned to Peking, where it was dissolved. Even the two associate Chinese envoys, whom Prince Kung in their instruc-