Conmander-in-chief of the Chibi forces, Yeh Chih-chao, the newly appointed
reports his departure to carry out the duties imposed on him in connection with the approaching visit of the Emperor. to the Eastern Mausolea. Leaving Lut'ai on the 6th March he will go straight to Peking for audience; after receiving His Majesty's instructions he will proceed along ths route to be taken by the Imperial procession te inspect the state of the roads, bridges, and then, retracing his steps to the confines of the metropolis, he will hold an inspec: tion of the officials and troops detailed fur service on this occasion. He will then await the coming of His Majesty, and, following in the Imperial eovtéye, thus act quit himself of his duty.
19th March.
Tha Court Circular announces that the Emperor will proceed at 4.30 am. tomorrow to the Temple of the Morning Sun to offer sacrifice, and will subsequently return to the Palace. 4 A Decge.—Afier Our departure on the 4th April (for the visit to the Tombs) let the Prince of Ssu, Lung-chin, the Grand Secre+ En-cheng, the Assistant Grand Secretaries Fu-kun and Hsti-tung, and the President K'un-kang, remain in Peking to con-duet the public business. The Prince of Ssu, Lung-chin, En-cheng, Hsii-tung, and K'un Kang, four in all, will take it by turns daily to reside within the Palace. Those of the High Commissioners who are not in turn for residence will go off duty at 3 p.m. Fuck'un will go to the Palace daily' to transact business, but will not be required to go into residence. He may go off duty at noon, before his colleagues.
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