The so-called "Imperial" decree which we translate below referring to the recent execution of the two patriotic Chinese Ministers of the Tsungli Yamen, Hsii Ching-ch'éng and Yuan Ch'ang, apparently sols at ret all doubts as to the event. and it may also be noted that the first report received here gave the date of their execution as the 98th of July, whereas the Acoree itself is dated the next day (29th) which apparently further shows that the {wo unfortunate patriots were done to death without the knowledge of the mem-hers of the Grand Council with the excep: tion of Prince Tuan and Kang Yi. This cere seems to ha feerthought to. prevent undesired cism.
The following is the text of the deere 29th July.
We have received of late repeated memorials denouncing the evil reputation and traitorous ambitions of Hsii Ching-ch'éng, Senior (Chinese) Vice-President of the Board of Civil Appointments, and Yuan Ch'ang, Director of the Court of Sacrificial ceremonies, expecially in their position of Micisters of the Foreign Ottice. Further that, whenever they are received in audience, they repeatedly speak in unwarranted language carrying evil intent, thereby causing confusion in the Government. traitorous counsels also tend towards in-fluoricing otv*r members of the Government to their side~ "d their lack of reverence for the Throne 1 sch that words are not strong enough. to condemn their actions. We are of point 'u that if such conduct be not severely punished as an example there will be no other moons of keeping discipline amongst the ranks 6 our officials, and we therefore hereby contuand that the said Hsii Ching-ch'éng an Yuan Ch'ang be forthwith beheaded ay solemn warning to others.
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