The Emperor in his edict states that although there is no conclusive evidence to prove collusion with the eunuch there must be a reason for it. In his audiences he as been haughty, and careless of what he said; he is therefore for ever debarred from office (the same punishment as meted out to the late Viceroy of Szechuan), that he must ichly return home to his native province kiangsi) and not be allowed to return to the capital. The Emperor remarks that this is a very light punishment; so the officials about the Court must take note of this and be careful. If they copy Won's manner, they must receive Won's punishment. What effect, if any, this will have upon the infant Reform Society itis difficult to foretell but it must at least deter many from joining the Society and speaking out boldly regarding the necessity of reforms. Native opinion is that it will not affect the Club. At the same time as the methods adopted by the Society are not the best, few any results are anticipated from its exist-
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