Liu Kun-yi, lately reappointed Go General of Liangkiang, reached this ci the 10th of February on his way to Nanking. He spent Chinese New Year in this city, and is expected to, proceed. today on is way south. The Viceroy is accompanied by alarge retinue of minor officials, soldiers, and underlings. Contrary to expect: the Viceroy did not occupy the shingt'ai's yanéw in the city, but went on board his boat to remain over New Year. A fleet of 70 or 80 boats are required for the accommodation of the great man and his following, and these, with the 20 or more guard-boats which will escort him down the Canal, make a very imposing spectacle when illuminated at night, as they have been for several nights in' honour of the holidays. The high officials of this city all turned out in state to receive the Viceroy, but, it -is reported, met with a decided snub from the doughty old man. Both the T'saotai and Tyotai called at once, but neither was. granted an: interview, the representative of the Viceroy. meeting them with a-tang chia ("nota home"). The cause of this coolness is said to be the strong disapproval of both these officials entertained by the Viceroy, he, according to rumour, having denounced
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