Governor of Fokien report the arrival at Foochow of the crews of two Liuchiu vessels wrecked off the coast of Formosa during a typhoon. The greater part one of the crews having been murdered by the Formosan savages, they have sent orders to the Chinese authorities on that island to institute an enquiry and chastise the offenders. On the 25th February a despatch was received from the district magistrate of Taiwan (Formosa) station, that ho had sent therewith 67 distressed Liuchiuans. They were at once lodged in the Government, post-house, and properly avided for. They wore then examin by the Liuchiuen interpreter stationed oochow, and the following facts regarding their misfortune elicited. One of these distressed barbarians named Sung Ta-cho, stated that both he and Ma I.t8 were persons of official rank. They and their attendants, together with the crew, numbered 46. They left Pa-chung-shan (AY &E [Lp, their native place, for Chung-shan-fu (FA LI] Rf) in a small vessel Inden with local produce. Having completed their business they started on their homeward journey on the 11th December, 1871. "That night they were caught in a typhoon, were driven out to sea, and completely dismasted. Thus helpless, they drifted about at the mercy of the wind until, on the 23rd December, they reached the coast of Formosa, where the fortunately fell in with a Chinese jun) which received them and put them on shore; their own vessel being dashed against the rocks and broken to picces. The people of the place at which they landed sent them to the Feng-shan district yamen, whence they were forwarded to Waiwan, where they were comfortably lodged and supplied with food, clothes and money. While there one of their number died of small pox, but the magistrate kindly provided a coffin and buried him. Officials were also sent to look out for a suitable vessel to convey them to Foochow. Another distressed barbarian, named Taotai, stated that he was a native of Tai-bing-shan (Fg AP [[)) Liuchin, and was 29g; captain of one of the wrecked vessels, There were 69 persons on board, more or less, They had been to Chung-shan-fu with local produce, and having completed their business left on the lith December. That night they were caught in a typhoon and driven out to sea. 'Their jank was upset and three of the crew drowned, but the remaining 66 succeeded in swimming to shore. 'There they wandered about until, onthe 18th December, they discovered that they had travelled in' the wrong direction, and entered the territory of the Mowtan savages (CEE J} AE Fp). The following day, the savages seized them and stripped them of their clothes and whatever else they had. They then escaped to a village called Tino-li, but the savages having discovered their hiding place, came in force, surrounded the place and killed 54 of them. The remaining twelve secreted themselves in thehouscofanative naned Yang Yew-wang,' and were saved, On the Ist January, they were sent to the district Yamen of Féngshan and from there to Taiwan, where they were comfortably lodged and provided with clothes and food. They were subsequently forwarded to Foochow, and are now quartered in the government posthouse, The above particulars were reported to the memorialist by the provincial) treasurer, for transmission to the Throne. He also points out that it is the duty of the civil and military authorities of Formosa to proceed to the district indicated, and investigate the circumstances of the murder of these Liuchiu barbarians (BR) by the Mowtau savages (2: ZF) and punish the offenders. The memorialists find that the kingdom of Liuchiu is an outer dependency of China, and always yields most reverential obedience (to the Emperor), It is therefore matter for very deep regret thatsomany of theee barbarians (7 A.) should have been murdered by the (Formosan) savages. From the date of their arrival in Foochow they have been given a pint of rice each per diem, and also six (about 10 cash) toby salted vegetables. When they start on their homeward journey, each will receive a month's allowance of rice and the value in cash of the arti cles which the Jaw provides in such circumstances. The money will be drawn from the fund specially set aside to meet incidental expenses, and an account of the same will be duly rendered. As the vessels of these distressed barbarians have been destroyed, they will have to wait till an opportunity occurs for sending them back their own country. The Mowtan savan ges appear to delight in murdering every one they see; a most barbarous propensity which must be put a stop to. "Orders have already been sent to the Formosan authorities, to institute a strict inquiry into the murder of the Liuchiuans narrate ed above, and to punish the guilty parties, ith a view to prevent such deeds of violence for the future, and to teach (the duty) of cherishing tenderness (towards strangers).
Edict.—The Throne has' acquainted itself with the foregoing. Let everything be done (for the Luichinans) as the Jaw provides, and, let orders be sent to the Formosan authorities to investigate the case and punish the offenders, in order teach the duty of showing kindness (to strangers). Respect this.
12th.—Kwo Po-yin, licat.-governor of Hupeh, reports that the government post road between Siang-yang and Ichéng, a distance of 90 li, having been destroyed by the inundations of the Siang river (the Han), the couriers have to take such a zig-
FEE ron appeam to be applied totus within theEmpire, and RY 1 to those outside, circuitous route that the journey is actually 120 Ni, and it is therefore impossible for them to accomplish it within regulation time. The route haa been offic inspected and the foregoing statement found correct; the mem it therefore requests that the regulation time be extended so as to allow for the increased distance.
The Board of War is directed to take note of the above.
13th.—An edict is issued in reference to a memorial from Li Hung-chang requesting a posthumous title and other honours for the late General Wang Wan-chao, in consideration of his many valuable ser-views. The deceased, at the time of hie death, was gonoral of the Nanyang division in Honan, and his name had been entered for early promotion to the post of commander-in-chief. In the reign Hsien-fong he took part in the campaign against the Chang-mao and Nien-fei in Kwangsi, and subsequently in Kiangen, Chekiang, Tue kien, Hunan, Honan, Chihli and Shantung, and: distinguished himself in each, In the seventh year of the present reign (1868) he was appointed general of the Nan-yang division, and has discharged his duties with exemplary diligence. Worn out by hard work, he has passed away, and the tidings of his death have caused H. Majesty deep sorrow. The honours due to a meritorious commander-in-chief are to be paid to him, and, as a'special favour, ho is allowed a posthumous title. Pormiasion is also given to place his tablet in the temples dedicated to the commander. in-chief of the Hunan forces, Yang Tinghisiin, in the provinces of Szechuen, Anhui, Kiangsu &e., and to associate him in (dhe Spring and, Aucumn) sacrifices with that general. To, his nephew, Colonel Wang Kwo-an, who fought in the Imperial cause in Hunan, Hupeh, Anhwui and Kiangsu, and was eventually killed at Tai-toong in the last named province, the honours duo to an adjutant-general who falls in battle, are decreed, These honours are given that the manes of these faithful servants may be soothed and comforted.
(2) The lieut.-governor of Yunnan menorinlizes the Throne regarding the appoint-mont of two district magistrates and gives 1 long pedigree of the two mon he recommends. Ina supplementary memorial, he reports having recalled the acting magi: trate of Lung-ling, on account of bad behaviour, and notifies having appointed another person in his place.
14th.—Imperial edict. Censor Mu-chi hsiang-ah, warden of the western division of Peking, reports that the robbers who broke into the house of Pai Tseng-vit, a official in one of the Boarda, have not been captured within the specified time, and requests the punishment of the inspector of police for that district. That official was stripped of his buttons some months ago, and ordered to catch the burglars, but he has neither caught them, nor reco vered their booty. For this want of enet-Healt with, in order that his punishment he is handed over to the Board to may serve as a warning to others, 2) Ma Té-chao, commander-in-chief of the Kaiieu forces, having requested pet: mission to throw uphispresent appointment in order to yo home (to Szechuen) to bury his parents, an edict is issued granting the and peacock's feathers on several civil an An edict is issued conferring. ort military officers, in toward for their brave and successful defence of Nien-po, in Kans against the rebels in February 1871.
(2) Ho Ching, acting viceroy of the Two Kiang, reports having appointed Ying Pao-shih as acting treasurer at Soochow,
service. The at of treasurer, at all fimet acting inspector-general of the transi place of Eulisi, who Tas been oppo
onerous and requiring long experionet, doubly so in this case, for the mem: [having been in the province ince only 8
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