1922 Photograph of Chinese Chefoo Liu Dzu Hing Presented to USA Admiral Anderson

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1922 Photograph of Chinese Chefoo Liu Dzu Hing Presented to USA Admiral Anderson

About the Item

Historic photograph portrait of Chinese Chefoo Liu Dzu Hing from the estate of the American Admiral Edwin Alexander Anderson Jr. The photograph was presented to Admiral Anderson in 1922 while he was Commander of the Asiatic Fleet. This is a piece of historical interest as an antique Chinese photograph as well as historical military memorabilia. Anderson traveled thru out Asia during his command and was met with great respect from the highest officials of each area. Admiral Edwin Alexander Anderson Jr. Information: Designated as Commander in Chief, Asiatic Fleet, from 28 August 1922. Continued turmoil in China had occasioned the presence of substantial numbers of foreign warships in Chinese waters including the Asiatic Fleet. Anderson's ships carried out the usual kinds of peacetime operations ever ready to perform protective service for American nationals. During his tour, however the Fleet distinguished itself in quite an unexpected fashion. A severe earthquake rocked Japan, causing heavy damage to such cities as Tokyo and Yokohama. As Secretary of the Navy Edwin C. Denby reported in 1923, "One of the brightest pages in the history of the Navy has recently been written by the Asiatic Fleet in its mission of mercy to the stricken people of Japan." Admiral Anderson promptly placed his fleet at the disposal of the Japanese, immediately dispatched a division of destroyer from Chinese waters to Yokohama with medical supplies to render assistance. The ships of Destroyer Division 38, led by the destroyer Stewart, were in fact the first ships to render assistance to the city of Yokohama. All available naval vessels were laden with clothing, food, medicines, and supplies, and rushed to Japanese waters. Admiral Anderson himself arrived at Yokohama in his flagship the armoured cruiser Huron on the afternoon of September 1923. Within two weeks' time, the United States Ambassador in Japan, Cyrus E. Woods, could cable: "I have been informed by the Foreign Office that food emergency has been met. Only problem remaining is question of distribution. This the Japanese with their organizing ability and their ability to recover from shock desire to handle themselves. It will gratify the American people to know that the prompt action of Admiral Anderson has had much to do with this. American Navy's assistance thoroughly appreciated by the men in the street as well as the Japanese government. I wish to emphasize that in this critical emergency the first assistance from the outside world since the catastrophe was brought by our Asiatic Fleet." Subsequently, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Masanao Hanihara, expressed gratitude for Admiral Anderson's "unflagging zeal and efficiency" that led to the "prompt and gallant assistance" that enabled the situation to be brought "well under control in a short time".

Dimensions:
Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1922
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: xx1stDibs: LU1097213987922