The following appears to be the decision arrived at by the Chinese Government at Heian with regard to the future holding of the Chiijén or Master of Arts Examinations As a punishment for the Anti-Missionary riots last year the M.A. Examinations are ited in Peking (Chihli) and Eniyuang (' ji) for five years; the sai examinations will, however, be held thi: autumn in the ial capitals of Honan, Shensi, Kuangtung, Kunngsi, Yunnan, and Kueichou, whilst the [following provinces will delay the holding the examinations one year, namely, Shantuny, Kiangsu, Hupeh, Kiang: nan, Szechuan, Fukien, ard Chekiang.
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