the Ya Kuei Provinces asks permission to July 3rd.—(1) The Governor-General of
confer the appointment of native administrators on a number of Lolo chieftains, within the jurisdiction of the Shun Ning Prefecture, who have tendered their submission to the Imperial rule. Yunnan, the Governor-General remarks, occupies remote position in the south-west corner of the Empire, and is conterminous with Burmah, Annam, and the Laos country. During successive ages the frontier country has formed a screen of defence to China and has been governed by native administrators, between whose rule and that of the Chinese a line of distinction has always been their new position as native administrators. Autograph Rescript: We command that it beas requested. Let the board concerned take note.
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