August 3rd.—(1) Li Hung-chang reports the receipt of a telegram from the Military Governor at Moukden informing hin. that aug-yin, the Tavtai at Newchwang, was suffering from the effects of a fall, and Ind asked to be relieved of his duties. It devolved this time upon Chihli to supply the acting appointment. The important duties of an international character at Yingtze require, the Viceroy renurks, the presence of an oticer of ability ence, and he has found a tite to the post in the person of Tang-yen, an expectant intendant on the Chili staff
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