On the return of the missionaries to Chengtu it was learned from what seemed a very trustworthy source that Mr. Wang, the Treasurer, was the real culprit and not the Viceroy; that he in a private capacity encouraged the burning of the foreigners' houses; that the under officials received structions from him to let the riots yo on and that he was carefull not to let the Viceroy know what was going on until the damage was done; that the Viceroy did not know of the riots until the second day, when he immediately took measures to prevent any further disasters. This piece Of evidence comes from x respectable family who Know something of the Viceroy's affairs. These same persons, as soon as they. heard of the death of Mr. Fleming, immediately recalled what they had formerly declared, and reiterated it strongly, saying Mr. Wang was no friend of foreigners, There is good circumstantial evidence, when the details of the riot are remembered and the fact that the Viceroy was under the ban at the time, to corroborate these statements.
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