It appears that the people of Hupeh province, especially the mercantile classes, view with disfavour the transference of H. E. Chao Erh-een, Viceroy of Hokuang to the Viceroyalty of Szechaan' (vice Chen Kaci-lung). The result of this feeling is that no less than one hundred and forty men, heads of ad many guilds in Hupeh province, have Joined in sending & telegram to the Grand Council protesting against the transfer, and praying the ('council to bring their protest before' fhgir Imperial
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