The soldiers in rebellion were Anhui men who had been stationed here for over twenty years. Last year the Viceroy, Chang Chih-tung, placed a Captain Kao in command of a portion of the troops. Captain Kao had been in Kuangtung for a number of years, and brought some improved ideas of discipline and drill back with him, while his commissariat department was looked after in something like an honest manner, All this, of course, disturbed the happy-go-easy life of men and petty officials. For his paine, the captain was thoroughly disliked by all under him. Proposing to mke more sweeping reforms and dismiss the superannuated men around him, he found that he had stirred up a hornet's nest in the shape of secret societies. Orders from higher officials to disband these men brought the trouble to a climax with the above results. Captain. Kao received personal injury and was made a ner. General Li in command his been recalled and his place taken by another man. General Yii. The orders to disband the troops have been revoked and the turbulent elements have settled down into their pristine lethargy.
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