Prince Ching and the Ministers of the Tsung-li Yamen represent that they are authorised very alternate yeartorecommend for rewards a certain number of the officials forming their staff. They now beg to present the names of eighteen Tsungli Yamen clerks, eight clerks from the Council of State, who are employed jointly at the Yamen, and three officials of the Peking College.—Approved, 9th April.
KEWARDS FOR GOOD SERVICE IN THE NORTH.
An Imperial Decree replies to " memorial from Li Hung-chang, presenting a list of officers who distinguished themselves in the suppression of the rebellion last winter near Jeho, His Majesty has already bestowed marks of his high approval upon the victorious commanders ai mptt distinguished atticers in the campaign; but he thinks that rewards should be conferred on the other officers who have done good service, whether in action or in the forwarding of supplies and munitions. His Majesty accordingly confers the title of Baturu" upon about twenty different officers, and desires the Board of War to report what it considers appropriate honours to be bestowed upon the remaining names on the list.
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