tion to retain for service in the province The Viceroy at Canton applies for sanc-major named Wu Shih-ching, at present employed in the Telegraph Oflice at Ch'in-chow. On the introduction of telegraphs this officer was transferred to the Canton province and charged with the transmission of military messages, in which post he acquitted "himself most creditably. He also rendered good service in the operations against the aborigines of Hainan. There is great demand for officers throughout the province, and as in the course of his con. nection with the telegraph service he ha: acquired 4 thorough knowledge of local conditions, memorialist submits that his retention for further service in Kuangtung would be both desirable and expedient.—Sanctioned by Rescript, 13th April.
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