Liu Ping-chang, Viceroy of Szechuan, states that during the month of November of each year, the Brizadier-Generals whose districts touch each other along the borders of the provinces of Szechuan, Shen: Hupeh are required by law to make a tour along the borders of their respective provinees and to confer with each other if there should happen to be any cause of disturbance effecting the tranquillity of the borders. He now reports that in accordance with the law above stated the Brigadier-General of Sungfan in North Szechuan met the military officers of Southern Shensi and Western Hupei and all being quiet along the borders of these three provinces where they touch, he asks for the Imperial approval.—Rescript: Noted.
26th May.
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