(1) Lit Hai-huan, Minister to Germany, is hereby appointed Chief Director of the Court of Sacrificial Worship.
Chief Director of the Ceremonial Court.
(3) The grand ceremonial worship at the Allars dedicated to the Imperial dynasty on the 10th day of the 2nd moon, usually conducted by the Emperor in person, is hereby commanded to be delegated' to Chin Ch4, Prince Kéchin, 2nd Order.
(4) The Censor Yii Cheng-k6 states that if the provincial armies are to be of any use in times of emergency, strict orders should be issued commanding Tartar Generals, Viceroys, and Governors to constantly inspect and review their troops in person and not as has boon usually the ease, repute the duty to their military subordinates. This is very true, and the high provincial authorities are required to bear this in mind. They are also expected to frequently temporarily transfer troops to the capital who are stationed far away, so that they may have the benefit. of instruc-sion in mobilisation and combined drills with the battalions stationed in and near the capitals; while, also, the said high officials would be able by personal inspection to dismiss from the ranks any soldiers whom they may consider sick, weak, or superancuated. Military officers who have been found guilty of luck of discipline and laziness in drilling their men are to be denounced and punished at every available opportunity.
30th January.
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