it will be remembered that some time last year, the then. Provincial Treasurer of Anhui, HE. A-ku-chin-n, a Mongol; was denounced to the Phrone just us he was promuted to the Governorship: of Shanai, and that upon ALE, Lin K*un-yi- having been ordered: to ifiicinl's conduct, the memorial presentedty the Throne' on the subject accused. A-ko-chin-a only of being " little too fond: of show, and x liking of receiving -protdyés ler his patronage, naming three taotais, ne prefect and two chehsiens as the prin The The idered this x9 to the dignity and independence cial: life, as it encouraged currying favuura, and so stripped these otticials of their respective rauks, and also took away the post and rauk of the presumptive Governor of Shansi. Since the Inst episode, stion have been very busy in openly paying large sums fur fansinie relief, "ud this hag been the menus of hi ing to the front again the three taatni mentioned above, Messrs. Yuan Ping-chen, Sung Chitn, and Pong Shou-ch'én, the first two of whom are well-known to foreigners in Wahu. - In consequence of this: there are reports that HE. Li Hung-chang hag already momorinlised the: Throne to restore their rank with the result. that Mr. Suing Chuin re' in his former expan city of expectant Taotai, while Me, Yunn is changed t" Chekiang province. This flews will be hulled with delight: by these gentlemen's many friends in Anhui sand Kiang
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