Tong Fu-hsiang, Provincial Commander-in-chief of I, while in command of fame for the manner in which he suppress. aid province, succeeded in gaining great ed the recent Mahomm: rebellion, but, on the other hand, he is ignorant of international amenity In consequence of this, whenever the Throne desired to sontinue and preserve friendly relations with Foreign Powers, Tung Fu-hsiang, in his ignorance, always displayed roughness and impetuosity utterly at variance with the wishes of the Throne. For such conduct the said Tung Fu-hsiang ought to be punished severely, but considering the strategic importance of Kansu province and his intimacy with the requirements of said territory, we hereby deal leniently with the said Commander-in-chief and merely cashier him of his rank and titles while he is allowed to retain his post. We have already ordered the disbandment of 5,500 men of his army, and we hereby command him to take charge of those that are left, namely, the several battalions of his personal troops, and leave forthwith with them for Kansu to guard the various important points there. The further favour of the Throne will depend upon the said Tung Fu-hsiang's future conduct.
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