The Governor of Shantung reports the death from paralysis on the 6th August last of the Intendant of the Yen Yi Ts'ao Chi Circuit in Shantung. The Intendancy embraces three Prefectures and one department, and being conterminous with Anhui, Chibli, and other provinces, is a post of great importance. The Taotai is also charged with the safe-keeping of the funds employed in connection with Yellow River expenses throughout his jurisdiction. A very competent officer named Liu Chieh-ching has been found to administer the duties of the office, but it is asked that a substantive appointment should be made as soon as possible.
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