have through their agents instigated the Em-Ihave heard it stated that the Russians press Dowager to the course she has taken, and that in the near futare the English will not crow quite so loudly over their great Giplomatic success, achieved in: the retirement of the venerable Li Hung-chang from the Tsungli Yamen, Indeed a rumour received cnasiderable credence last evening to the effect that Li had been made President of the Tsungli Yamen in the This rumour contradicted at the residence lace of Prince Ching. I have just had of the ex-Viceroy himself.
LI WILL RETURN, That he will return to power, however, may be safely predicted with his powerful friend the Empress Dowager again. holding the reins. of government. Some other imtrant changes are expected in the mistry of which I shall inform you as soon as they take place.
'23rd September.
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