'The new Admiral of the Yangtze refers to his instructions, by which he is required to make his headquarters for half the year at 'I'aipting Fu in Anhui and half' the year at Yochou, and constantly to visit the stations along the river, He now intends to proceed, from Nanking, where he is at the moment, to T'aitping. As soon as he has got through his office work, he will review the squadron under. his immediate command. After this, he will ascend the river, and hold inspections wt Huk'ou, Hanyang and Yochou. He will then come down again to the Chinkiang district. Should he find any faults of drill or discipline, he will report the officers concerned to the high provincial authorities for punishment.
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