(1) Chi Lu is appointed Tartar-General of Hangchow, vice Chie Ho, resigned.
We have reverently received an edict from H.LM. the Empress-Dowager, Tze. hsi, etc., etc, to the effect that on the occasion of our 26th birthday anniversary which falls on the 28th day of the 6th moon (7th August, 1896) the usual congratulatory: ceremonies shall be observed at the Palace, but although the Court musicians shall attend the functions they shall not perform Shanghai, lo 7 Ait, 1896.
MoxstecR,—J'ai honneur de vous faire connaitre que rentré de la mission que jai remplie A Hankow, fai repres, 4 parti dee four, mon poste de Consul de Belgique a Shanghai.
Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, les assurances de ma consideration tres distinguée, Lo Consul de Belgique, Mr. Mayne recommends that he should be appointed to do so.
Decided to appoint Mr. Roach to in. spect the boilers as recommended.
The Meeting then adjourned.
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