"The Empire being in need of money issued what is known as the Chao Hsin Bonds as a Government loan. Chang Shu-mei, Governor of Shantung, who bought ils. 100,000 worth of these bonds, however, states that he makes this money a free gift to the Government, but the interest derivable from said bonds, he begs, shall be devoted to assist the maintenance of schools and colleges. The said Governor now further reports that he has given another Tls. 10,000 out of his private property to the Government but declines to accept any recognition from the Throne fur his patriotic act. We however commanded the Board of Revenue to suggest what reward should be given to Chang Shu-mei but the said Board reports that the said Governor has again and again declined to accept any reward. This action. is most commendable and we therefore reward his two sons and nephew instead.
His two sons Chang Shu-lan and Chang Shu-mien who are Ist-class Secretaries of the Boards of War and of Works respectively, are hereby appointed prefects to be given substantive appointments at once, His nephew Chang Shu-hong who has no official status is hereby given the rank of 3rd-class Secretary of one of the Boards.
23rd October.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.