There were various stories alloat as to the movements and intentions of Tung Fu-Lsiang. That he has been officially cash-lered there cannot be the least doubt, but that he has been banished or humiliated there is no evidence. He has prepared refuge in the fastnesses of the K'unling mountains, and is getting ready a. fine house and gardens in the city of Hsian. His resources are not likely to fail, for he jis the owner of one of the largest silver shops in the western capital. He has constant communication with Prince Tuan, who is at Ninghsia, and has friends at Court.
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