reports a tour of inspection which he made Salinga, the Imperial Agent at Hsi-ning,
along the borders of his jurisdiction, and a consultation which he had with the Viceroy at the capital of Kansu. The country in the neighbourhood of Hsun-hua in the jurisdiction of Hsi-ning is inhabited by mixed tribes of aborigines, and from its rugged and mountainous nature and its in their possession were found an oath of allegiance to the cause woven on a piece of red silk, false seals, and other for emblems of authority. The priest's evidence, as given at his trial, was to the following effect. He was thirty-three years of age, a native of Anhui, and had neither Hfather' nor mother alive.
Being without family incambrances, he came to Chekiang the interment of the body. asa pedlar in medicines, lost his capital, and took to a roving life. He and twelve other men whom he met in his travels formed themselves into a sworn brother-
Head. Each member was to invite his friends to join the cause, and an entrance fee of $1 was levied to provide for the working expenses. Their motto was Help the poor and despoil the rich, join heart and hand and play the part of valiant men." Being afraid of apprehension by the authorities. who were keeping a sharp look out for him, he abandoned the Society for a time, shaved his head, and became priest. The abbot of the temple which he joined being ignorant of his antecedents kept him for a few days, and then sent him on a begging mission to procure funds for the restoration of the temple. Before leaving, the abbot gave him $10 to cover his expenses on the way but as soon as he got to the foot of the hill on which the temple was situated, he gave ed to join his former companions. Their all thoughts of returning and proceed-number however, was too small to organise a successful rising, and to give the movement a more imy t character, he purchased for' an embroidered theatrical costume, and procured false seals, banners, and other devices by which he worked upon the imaginations of the simple rustics. In the end he was captured after a severe struggle by the Imperial troops. He has been summarily decapitated under the regulations promulgated for the punishment of local brigands, and as a warning to others his head will be exposed in the district which was the scene of his offences. A number of his confederates have been similarly dealt with, and the officers who have effected their arrest have been recommended to the Throne for the bestowal of fitting rewards.
23rd May.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.