(A) We have perused the joint_report of the Tsungli Yamen and Board of War upon. the memorials of a number of otticials who advocate and recommend the abolition of the present style of ex-fons of candidates for military degrees and the establishment of regulations und standards more befitting the require-of modern tin he report of however, does not seem satisfactory to us, as it has not provided for several. con: tingencies and we therefor the Grand Council shall also ta joint tion with the others on the ques-and go thoroughly and carefully over it and report the result to us.
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