The edict has arrived bestowing posthumous honors on Li Hung-chang. He is made Marquis, one degree higher than that of Earl. The Emperor recognises the worth of his services to the Empir A Weak Successor.
Wang Wen-shao seems to be destined to be the successor of Li Hung-chang. He is designated Plenipotentiary along with Prince Ching. He is also appointed to carry on the negotiations with Russia about Manchuria. Perhaps he is as titting us any of the Chinese officials though having none of the courage or originality of his predecessor, Movements of Prince Ching.
Prince Ching is to continue his journey to K'aiféngfu, and then return immediately in company of Wang Wen-sline. Neither of then: will wait for the birthday celebrations of the Empress Dowager. surer Chou Generals, Chiang Ku un, and Interpreter Tseng, son of the late Marquis Tseng, were in attendance. Tables with refreshments were arranged in the court. After the full delegation had arrived and a little ation, th passed through al building where the Viceroy had received guests, into the next court like ered with matting. Directly in front was a tablet to the deceased, while the eofin ith remains and surrounded with offerings and incense was in the room beyond, 'The two sons of the deceased, dressed in mourning of white, stood atone side of the tablet. Other' offerings were spread near the altar. Taoist and Buddhist priests, with many Chinese officials in mandarin robes stood around the side. The doyen, Baron Czikann de Wahlborn, approached at the head of the delegation, and spoke a few words of fitting appreciation condolence. The oldest son replied in Chinese, and the next son translated it into English. Most of the guests bowed to the tablet, and retired to the front court. After partaking of the refreshments, they departed in stately order to the beating of the foreign drum. Thus was honoured the one Chinaman who has had the widest acquaintance with foreigners. city wall made by foreign troops are now closed or being closed. These openings have been a convenience to the Chinese ax well as to foreigners, but this is not. to be considered. The road from the east to the west yates of the Imperial city, which Passes, front of the worth wall of the marble bri the Winter Palace "forbidden and thence across the grounds, is) now closed to all but foot-passengers. We hear that foreigners will be soon forbidden the privilege of crossing the Imperial city, even when going on foot, as this rule was established by the Empress Dowager in 1885. The Chinese officials think that by these little acts of reversion to exclusiveness, they show that power has been restored to them. The dictatorialness. of Foreign Powers for a year is now to be counte: balanced by all possible endeavours to exhibit to all the retention of Chinese power. It is a time of mutual limitations, annoying to both sides 9th November,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.