It ought to be publicly known that the German Expedition to the Kukuan Passes, so far from upsetting the machinery of government, set it in motion. Immediately the Chinese troops were defeated and when it seemed likely that foreign troops would unarch on Taiyuanfu, some 500 expectant officials bolted from' the capital and the greatest consternation was caused throu; out the provi Some guilty officials committed suicide, others ed, and the Governor had the greatest difficulty in finding men to Gill the public offices. The Boxers are now having the tables turned, for instead of oppressing they are oppressed. Many have already" been executed, some Nave fled, others fined, and others have joined the Catholics to end their case.
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