November 30th.—(1) Decree. Peng Yitlin having memorialized on necessary repairs to dikes at Fan-kou, in Hupeh, Li Han-chang was directed to act according to the request of the memorialist. Li Han-chang having now reported the completion of the repairs and the establishment of a stone canal lock, he will after some time report again on the benefit of the latter.
(2) Rescript. Shou Ch'ang C4 &)is to receive the vacant post of Director of the Court of State Ceremonial.
(3) Memorial. T'n Tsung-ying, Governor of Honan, requests that a change be effected in the regulations regarding acting appointments, which is granted by rescript, the Board of Civil Office to take note.
(4) Memorial. The Imperial clansman Yen Hsii prays that a temple be erected tothe God of Water (Ff if) for the people's nulters, the god having sent rain as wriested and' "so relievea the famine-stricken districts of the Empire,—Kesoript already recorded.
of Honan, requests the Imperial sanction Memorial, Pa Tsung-ying, Governor for having executed seven robbers, who during the present famine kidnapped, ravished, and sold women and girls. The Governor claims his right for having done s0 before memorializing, by referring to a by-law made at the request of the Governor-General of Chihli in 1870.—Reseript already recorded.
(6) Memorial. The same, together with the Director-General of the Yellow River, Li Ho-nien, solicit, an Imperial votive tablet for the River God, who has protected the fleet carrying the tribute rice—Rescript already recorded.
(7) Postscript memorial. 'T'u Tsung-ying, Governor of Honan, reports the arrival of a Taotai at his post.—Reseript: Noted, (8) Memorial. "Yi Shik petitions to be allowed to retire on account of his eyesight failing and preventing him performing his duiy.—Rescript already recorded.
(Q) Postscript memorial, Pao Ying reports having left Rohde and having performed, by Imperial command, the sacrificial rites on account of the death of the Prince (belle) Badsarjana of the Turbet army. 'The son of the deceased and all the officers have expressed their deep gratitude for the affectionate regard of His' Mujesty.—Rescript: Noted.
December Ist.—(1) Rescript regarding the appointment of a Deputy Liontenant-General (Fu tu-ting), (2) Rescript. A District Pulico Master and Jail Warden of Kiangsi is cashiered for gross misconduct. The Governor is ordered to investigate the case, as also that of the acting District Magistrate of Lo-ping, Hsien, who pretends to have been absent on oficial business during that time. The proper Board shall take note.
(8) Memorial. The Imperial clansman, Yen Hsii, impeaches a District Police Master and Jail Warden for remissness and ing prisoners to escape, and requests hi dismissal and trial, as also that a District Magistrate be handed over to the Buard.—Rescript already recorded.
(4) Memorial. The newly appointed Provincial Judge of Shansi reports his arrival at his post and tenders his thanks for the Imperial favour.—Rescript: Noted,
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