Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 161, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1913 — WHEN CHINA WAS RECOGNIZED BY UNCLE SAM [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WHEN CHINA WAS RECOGNIZED BY UNCLE SAM

When President Wilson’s letter recognizing the Republic of China was read to President Yuan Shi Kaithis photograph was taken in front of the palace la Pekin formerly occupied by the empress of China. The group includes President Yuan In the center, members of his cabinet and staff, E. T. Williams, American charge d’affaires, and members 'of the legation staff. •