Many of your r-aclers are deeply interested in the current articles of the "N.-C.D.N." regarding likin. We would re-pee'fully suggest a point for those to consid-r who are to make regulations to supersede those now in force. Salt is a uvernm-ut monopoly, and in many places not imported through the customs. So it is probable that the government will have to retain the numerous salt guard stations to suppress illicit or untaxed salt. The runners who examine boats should not be allowed to make an "examination charge." This fee if allowed will be the entering wedge of an illicit but enforced tax on all boats passing, and if the tax is not paid the owner must be prepared to meet the runners in court on the charge of smuggling salt.
Our Magistrate in Mourning.
The Magistrate of Hsiichien, why has been a most acceptable official for three years, is suddenly called to retire into private life to observe the 27 months of mourning for his father, His father died suddenly, of heart failure, while super intending the reception of the Hsioaynen here; when he came by, in his way to the prefectural examination at Hstichoufu. The magistrate isa Hunan man, and has shown hitself especially solicitous for 01 well-fare. Recently he invited all the foreigners of his jurisdiction (3) to a "shark fin" feast. He also came in state to a dinner given to him and a military friend of his. "However these advances may only he the outcome of what seem to be identical instructions given to officials in many places in China.
Examination in ' Math."
We hear tha' the following problem in mathematics is given the aspirants for A.B, degree at the examinations given at Hsiichonfu:=Ifa body weighs 36 02. at the equator and ¢{ts of its weight more at the roles what wottld be its weight if removed to the pele." Questions on elementary. astronomy and geometry were also given.
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