The new Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai reached Peking yesterday afternoon. General Chiang Kuei-ti, with all his subordinate officials and over 1,000 soldiers were at the station to meet him. The officials of the city were not present, as he must first call fon them. The Chinese military alone are under his authorit ly. He takes the place of Hung-chang as Viceroy and Superintend-Trade, and, practically, of cived here not so much as General. The military officers and troops having served under him in Shantung did hint high honour in welcoming him to his promotion. To-day he called on Prince Ching. He will call on the Foreign Ministers, and try to induce them to give up the Provisional Government in Tientsin, so that he may establish his viceregal headquarters at that place. If his persuasive powers should unsuccessful, he will return to Paotingfu. He intends, like Viceroy Li, in the old days, to lay special emphasis on 'a navy and army according to Western methods. This reform is highly acceptable to the Court. He will also undertake edu-anal reform throughout the whole province. His advent is one of promise.
Sir Ernest Satow alo returned yesterday. The English first secretary, Mr. Reginald Tower, left to-day for hic new office a8 Minister in Siam. The legation loses a capable and agreeable man.
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