'A telegram from Peking states that the Hunghutze bandits in the north of Heilungkiang province have lately been very active. A fight, lasting several hours, has taken place between the Government troops and the brigands, in which the former were well-nigh annihiloted. Cheng Teh-chuan, Governor of that province, has received instructions from the Central Government to suppress the bandits without delay.
HIS HONOUR P'0 TZU-TUNG, formerly Provincial Treasurer of this province will, it is stated, instated in office. A dispatch has hech sent by the Peking Government to H.E. Teng A severe fight has taken place at Tungyuan (near Kashing) between the troops stationed there and the rebels, who have lately been causing much trouble in that district. It is reported that ten soldiers were wounded and killed in the affray, and that several leaders of the rebels were captured and subsequently decapitated. A large quantity of arms was also seized by the soldiers.
THE EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS, The Italian Minister in Peking has informed the Waiwapu that an International Educational Congress will be held in Italy after the Chinese New Year. The Waiwupa has requested Ju-kuei, Governor of Chekiang, asking H.
Huang Kao, Chinese Minister him to find out whether or not his Honour has recovered from his illness, in Rome, to attend the as Chinese delegate,
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