reached the ears of the writer of how things get bungled by mismanagement and red tape, and the want of a free hand allowed to responsible officials. When the Sith regiments arrived in Tientsin there happened to arrive a belated outfit of 70 yoke of bullocks and waggons for transport Berviee. These, owing to absence of definite instructions, had no one to whom they could be consigned. The bullock train had consequently to remain on board ship under heavy charges for demurrage while enquiries were made. The enquirers were Knocked about from pillar to post without result and the matter was finally brought before the General in command, who denied any responsibility in the business. 'Telegrams passed with the Foreign Office over the affair and when, after much tribulation and delay, the' bullocks and train got landed, charges amounting to ten times the value of the whole outfit had to be paid. Such is the way in which money is squandered and the patient "B. P." (alias British Public) have t+ foot the little bills, Tientsin is now under
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