continuation of previous memorials the Governor of Chahar reports that he has examined into certain charges brought against a superintendent of the Imperial flocks and herds in the country round about Kalgan. The superintendent was accused by six subordinate officers of having fraudulently altered the figures in his registers concerning the number of sheep suppli¢d. The complainants were unable to substantiate their statements, but they still continued to assert their trath. lo memorialist therefore obtained permission to remove them temporarily from their posts in order that a formal investigation might be ly disappeared, Some of them were traced held. But in the meantime they all quiet-
to the Yellow Temple at Peking, and one of them was even seen riding in the city; but, when hailed, he galloped away at full speed. In consequence of their having absconded memorialist requests that they may be cashiered and severely dealt with.—Decree issued preciously.
18th August.
FUKIEN, SALE OF TITLES FOR YELLOW KIVER.
The Governor-General at Foochow reports the sum received ju, the province of fukien by the sale of official titles for the benefit of the fund for the repair of th breach of the Yellow River in Honan. The period covered by the report extends from the middle of the lust month of last year to the end of the third month in the present one. Altogether twenty contributions have been made by applicants for various titles, from that of literary licentiate upwards. The sum received from them amounts to Tls. 5,656.8,
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