It seems to be at last definitely settled that the German officers are to transferred from this city to Woosung within a few days. The 20th instant is the date which has been decided upon for them to Jeave but something may occur to prevent their leaving at that date. The men-of-war are already lying at anchor of the city to convey the new army which is to go with them.. There is much ramour as to who will be placed in charge of the Army Bureau as the present incumbent Taotai Tsien has resigned his office. The name of prefect Shen Tuti-ho has been heard of as 4 probable candidate but it seems that no definite appointment has yet been' made. The military secretaryship falls to one General Chang, who has been for some time an expectant military official inthe city. There seems to bea reluctance to accept positions in connection With the movement lest it should bring them into disrepute' with the conservative party which is now in the ascendency here.
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