The Governor of Hupeh reports the trial and execution of a gang of armed robbers who broke into and plundered a shop, and wagenpointed Judge of Kusichow in March, 1889, has been prevented by sickness from Rom Kiangsu he applied for and was proceeding to his post. On his transfer ted two months' leave of absence to visit aged parents at Vu Hsien in Shansi. He left for home in October, 1889, but was delayed by sickness and'bad weather so that he did not arrive there till 26th Dee. His leave expired on 23rd Feb., 1890, but his six years' tenure of office in Kiangsu had reduced him to such a state of ill-health that he was quite unable to start for Peking, where he was to be received in audience before taking up his appointment and, found himself obliged to apply for another two months' leave of absence. Memorialist having satisfied himself that the facts are as stated, now begs that His Majesty will be pleased to sanction the extension of leave applied for by Tien Kuo-chiin.—Rescript already published.
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