August 20th.—In a previous Memorial the Viceroy Li had furnished a list of officers' names and of the rewards which he requested might be bestowed on them for their distinguished services in transmitting supplies to Formosa during the late war. The Board of Civil Office, to whom the list was referred, reported that the rewards intended for Sub-Prefect Hsii Shih-kai and six other officers were greater than their services merited. The Viceroy Li now states that the hardships and dangers to which these officers were exposed were something very different to the duties which officials are ordinarily called upon to perform, and that there was nothing excessively munificent in the promotions or marks of distinction which he had recommended to be bestowed. But the Board having refused its sanction, he, as in duty bound, submits a fresh list for the Emperor's approval.—Referred by Rescript to the board.
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