The memorial from the Viceroy of Hu Kuang, Chang Chih-tung, and the Governor of Hupeh, Tan Chi-hsun, takes up the whole of the Guzette. a They report the capture and execution of 'a considerable number of members of secret societies in the Yingtze and Hsiang river districts, and recommend for reward the officers concerned in their seizure.
After the troubles of last year several of the ringleaders were caught and executed, but many of the worst rebels were left at large, and the work of hunting them out has been going on all this year. A long list of captures is now given. 13 of the leaders have been executed and 9, who have heavy charges laid ayainst them, have been remanded for further examination. Mxny more of the prisoners have bern released under guarantee of good behaviour, as it appeared that they had been deluded by the real rebels into joining the societies, and had not themselves committed any offences, Renewed orders will be given to all the provincial officials not to relax their efforts for the arrest of disturbers of the public peace. The names of many oificinls who took part in the captures of the rebels are recommended for rewards,-—Rescript:—Let it be as 7e-rested, Let the Board concerned tuke note 30th November.
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