"Before the Japanese war Li Hung-chang was the man she hid most confidence After the war Li Huvg-chang was discarded and she seemed to repose most confideness in Prince Kung and Jung Lu. Asa rule, however, she retains absolute control in her own hands, There is a sham eunuch in the Palsce who has practically more power than any of the Ministers. Li Suen-yen is the sham eunuch's name. Ho isa native of Chihli, Nothing could be dune without first bribing him. All ths Viceroys have got heir official positions through bribing this moan, who is immensely wealthy. Li Hung-chang is not to be compared with him," Before she handed over the reins of government to the Emperor, a year or two ago, the Empress-Dowayer used to sco many Ministers, but after that she has only seen eunuchs and officials belonging to the inner department. T have seen her myself, She is of medium height and commanding presence, rather imperious in manner. She hav a dark, sallow complexion, long almond eyes, high nose, is fairly intelligent looking and has expressive eyes."
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