Very soon after arrival he began the examinations, Former riots and destrnetion of Mission property and yamens made chi fu and chihsien both fearful and anxious fon our behalf. They were first desirous of our leaving, but upon showing them Ting in the heat of summer, they sail they the danger of ladies and children travel-
would do their best t" protect us, but we must close the chapel and the Indies and children must remain in the compound. So the Intter are imprisoned and we have little to do.
'THE EXAMINATIONS, Since they began the chi fu has kept hitaself busy and the students from doing mischief by quick succession of examinations. He concludes them in less than ten days. Notwithstanding all this diligence he has more than ones had to act with promptness and fortitude.
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