Tt seems the Huangchow prefect thought he had done the right thing in treating us civilly, and showing us the prisoners, so he sent up a complacent report of the affair to the Viceroy. His Excellency, however, was of the contrary opinion, for he affixed to the report a pithy note to' the effect that one prefect, and two district magistrates had grossly mismanaged their business. A few days later the said prefect, and two district magistrates, were notified that each was fined three months' pay, and that they would further await the will of the proper Board.
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