The amended regulations issued semic time ago by the Tsung-li Yamen with regard to the saving of life at sea by the officers lor crews of steam vessels belonging to Government, provide that whenever such officers or crews are instrumental, at the risk of their own lives, in rescuing not less than 30 persons from any vessel in distress, irrespective of the nationality of such vessel, their names shall be recommended to the Throne for the rewards usually granted in cases of exceptionally meritorious performance of duty.
In accordance herewith the Governor of Chekiang now submits the name of Teng 'Ts'ung-pao, formerly commander of the government steamer C'hao-tov, who on two. different occasions succeeded' in rescuing from a watery grave no less than thirty: three distressed mariners in imminent peril of their lives, viz: in June, 1887, when he was instrumental in saving 22 individuals from a wrecked junk off Tsung-ming Island, {and again in Sept. last, when he similarly saved the lives of 11 persons from " capsized [fishing Leat off the coast. of Chekiang, in Loth cases with considerable risk to himself. For the energy and courage thus displayed memorialist suggests that Teng 'T'sung-pao,
awarded two steps of promotion to the rank whose present rank is that of Major, be of colonel.—Sanelioneid by veseript, Donar Lama rays row THE EatPMRE.
a postscript Memorial the Imperial Resident in Tibet reports that on the 26th Feb, last the Dalni Lama, accompanied by an immense retinue of priests, eae down from Mount Putala to offer up prayers as usual for the prosperity of the Empire, 'The Dalai Lama was escorted by a bodyguard of troops commanded by Te Hyi and other officers, who had orders to prevent any breach' of the peace, proclamations to this effect being also issued, at memorialist's request, by the Tibetan' authorities. The whole proceedings passed off without the slightest disturbance, and jon the 16th March the Dalai Lama returned to Mount Patala, escorted as before, June 23rd, PRAYERS FOR RAIN, A Decree referring to the continued drought which prevails in the neighbourhood of Poking notwithstanding the reted supplications offered up by the Emperor and his nobles. His Majesty ix filled with the deepest solicitude and ordains that the assistance of Tavist and Buddhist priests be enlisted on this occasion for the purpose of holding intercessory services at the Ta Kao Tien and Chiirh Sheng Ssu on the 27th instant, on which date His Majesty, will also repair in person to the Ta '0 Tien to offer incense. Certain princes and nobles named are to take up their residence by turn sat the above two temples, and maintain an uninterrupted service of prayer, others being sent on a similar mission to various state temples both far and near to make offerings of incense.
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