There are a few events worthy of record in this part of the Province. First of all we have to record the marriage of the daughter of the Governor, Chang Yao. Years ago when His Excellency was an official of much less importance, he became acquainted with a person of the rank of Prefect, who had a son who seemed worthy of being engaged to his daughter. Since then the Prefect died, while Chang Yao advanced from one position to another, until by a rare fortune he has become the Governor of Shantung. The one family became poorer and poorer, while the other gained a relish for pomp and wealth, ense and honour. The intended son-in-law, being urged by personal friends, appears at last at the Governor's Yamen. Being dressed in unseemly costume, he was ignored by some, but at last got his letter into the Governor. The Governor seemed to forget the plan of the past, but in due time came to the conclusion that it was better to follow out the engagement, than bring himself into disrepute. A house was secured, and in a few days—now a week ago—the marriage occurred. All the inferior officials appeared ready ith presents, and now the young man is higher up'in the world. "Such is a romance of Chinese life.
The treasurer of the province, a Manchu, Chung Pao, has just been degraded from office. He has been in office here for a good many years, and is now over seventy years of age. Having one of the most lucrative positions in the province, he-held on a little oolong. He should have memorialised the ivans for Leave of abaenca on sorount of failing eye-sight, or sleepless nights or severe Benoa! paisa in' the' whole body. The present judge, a Mongol, temporarily fills the office of treasurer, while the Taotai from Yen-chow-fa will act as judge.
The city ister the most part safe and peaceful. The opposition that was raised against the English missionary for renting a house has all ceased, and he now has a quiet pos-
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