The Governor of Kiangsi has already reported the suppression of a rising of Kolo Hui in P'inghsiang Asien, and the gaining of a victory by the troops at a place called Nank'eng. Among the prisoners taken then or soon afterwards were three of special importance, namely Teng Hai-shan, the supreme chief of the rebels, known as the Prince of the House of Hunan, Li Pao-shan, another of their leaders, and Lo Feng-keng, called the Pingnan Prince. These men were sent for trial to the provincial capital, When. examined, Teng Hai-shan stated that he had been a soldier, and after his discharge gained a living by teaching boxing. He was initiated as a member of the society by some Hunan men, whom he met. by chance. He was made head of a lodge, and enlisted followers with treasonable intentions. Knowing that Toan was a retired spot and by its situation easily defensible, he invited the headmen of the society to join him there with their followers, and thus collected some eight or nine thousand men. On the 18th of September he set up his standard, and was saluted as supreme chief, His intention was first to sack the district cit and then move west upon Liling, which he would make his headquarters. When the flag was being consecrated, a sudden gust blew down the pole, which frightened very one and caused the defection of very many of his followers, For the moment he was obliged to remain stationary. But he raised barriers and guarded the passes, intending to move s soon as his supply of arms was sufficient. Affairs were hurried on, however, by some of his people who made a raid on the military depdt of the local militia, while others attacked the militia themselves. News also was brought that troops from the provincial capital were on the march. He therefore at once hurried to Nank'eng, intending to attack the district city. Several combats ensued, and when his men were nearly all out to pieces, he was taken at Linyuan. Lo Feng-kang confessed that he had joined the rebels, and had been appointed Quartermaster: General. Ho was also given the title of the P'ingnan Prince, Li Pao-shan said that he had entered the society. He had been made a chief of five hundred men, and afterwards had become General-in-Chief. After these confessions had been elicited, the Governor felt it his duty to put to death such hei..ous offenders without delay. The first of the three therefore has been exeouted by being cut in pieces, and his two companions have been beheaded. Several other prisoners have been captured, who have confessed to holding rebel titles, or to having actively plotted, or to having taken up arms of their own free will. These have been executed, under the Governor's orders, by the magistrates in whose hands they were, The memorialist concludes by requesting rewards for the officers "who distinguished themselves in the affair, and his application is granted by the Emperor's Rescript.
21st November.
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