(2) The same writer requests that Colonel Ting Hua-jung, who is on the list for promotion to the rank of Brigadier-General, may be retained for service in Kiangsu. This officer, who is a native of Hunan, entered the army in 1857, and rose by successive steps to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1878 he went to Europe with the Marquis Tseng, and visited England, France, and Russia.
He returned to China in 1885, and in the following year was raised to his present position. His travels abroad gave htm a thorough insight into the working of steamers, and to this he has since added, during his stay at Nanking, an intimate acquaintance with the winds, and tides, and shoals on the coast of Kiangsu. His retention in Kiangsu would prove of service at a moment when coast defence organisation is being placed on a proper footing.—Rescript: Let it be as requested the Board of War will take note.
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