I have ascertained that Yii's correct name is ¥e Fig RE, the nickname of "Man-tze" having been given to him on account of his reckless habits and wild manner of living. As to his origin, an intelligent native tells me that he is the son of a former opium den proprietor now deceased, but that his mother la still alive and nearly 80 years of age, Yi himself is about 40 and is noted throughout the whole district for the filial regard which he shows towards his aged parent. It is to be 1) regretted that he does not cultivate some other very essential virtues! He was not taught any trade or business asa lid, but at present he has some connection with the coal-mines which abound in the district where he resides, Some years ago he be came a member of the Kolao Hui, and has since risen to high office among the members of that sect.
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