Chancellor of Anhui requests that some mark of distinction may be bestowed upon a distinguished scholar and author named Fang Tsung-cheng. This gentleman was formerly a member of the government seri ce of Chihli, where he of District, Magistrate. He attracted the attention of the late Viceroy Tseng Kuo-fan and the present Viceroy Li Hung-chang, both of whom spoke of his literary knowledge and his practical virtue and benevolence. He retired from his post on account of ill-health and is now more than seventy years of age. But in his retirement he is still a constant student, and by his learning and conduct affords an example which cannot fail to stimulate the idle and strengthen the weak.—Decree published separately, KANSU. REMITTANCES RECEIVED, (2) The Governor-General Tean_ Chung-lin reports the receipt of the subsidies apportioned by the Board of Revenue to the provitice of Kansu for the year 1886, amounting to the sum of Tls. 4,800,000, Every province has forwarded its allotted sum, except Szechuen, which up to the present has oulyremitted a portion, TheMe-monalist also notes that though he has received the amount due by Kiangsiforthe year in question, that province has not yet sent its allotment of Tls. 50,000 for the' preceding year. Tu accordance with the regulation' established he requests that rewards may be conferred on the Provincial Treasurers, Commissioners, and Taotais who have thus acquitted themselves of their duty within the prescribed limit.—Referred to the Board of Revenue.
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