Perhaps nothing in modern times has aroused so much discussion among educated Chinese as the recent edicts, The eight-headed essay is abolished. And great sta of cut and dried essays are relegated to the Jumber-room, Libraries once valuable are aire now put away tenderly for many things in them ate well said but nat practical just now. From every side come men as) can I get a book that teaches: chemistry Mathematics? English?" etc, etc. The young scholars accept the situation philosophically and are preparing for examinations with a will.
It is reported that the plan that HE. Chang Chih-tung proposed was that the temples be confiscated and the proceeds used in acquiring the Western Jearnivg; it is reported, that this proposal has really materialized; and the order has been revolved in the magistrate's office. If it has been really sent out from Peking its effects would he most far-reaching. In the first place the property owned by such temples the" supposed edict, confiscates ive. In this district of Hsiicl'ien alone these temples own over 1,000,000 mow of good farming lands, The doors of riged to look old neighbour when he heard of the: loss of his living. In Hsiich'i district. school sand Examination Hall is quite a wealthy concern. The scholars have alrendy requested the magistrate to allow them Ca use one part of its revenue to engage men who can teach the Western sciences
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