With reference toa report that General Yiu Ch'ang, Military Secretary to Prince Chun, has' been appointed to succeed HE. Lit Hai-huan the present Chinese Minister at Berlin whose term expires this year, an enquiry at the proper quarter does not confirm the report, no official message that effect having been #o far received by the official most nearly concerned in the matter. As far as attainments go, however, better choice could not be made, as General in Ch'ang speaks German fluently, and is a very able officer.
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