In a Dectee issued to-day the Emperor passes @ high eulogium upon Li Chang-lo, Commander-in-chief of Chihli, whose death has just been reported by the Viceroy Li. The deceased officer, who fought with great success throughout the Taiping rebellion in nearly all the central provinces, was promoted for his distingui to the post of Commander-in-chief, in which capacity he served successively in Hupeh, Hunan and Chili, In the attention which he paid to coast defence preparations, to the drilling of his troops, and to the general improvement of the army, he showed himself to be fully qualified for his high position, and the news of his death has caused much sorrow at Court. The Emperor orders that all the honours due toa
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