Owing to the death of the veteran Haueh Yun-sheng, President of the Board of Punishments, since the Court reached Hsian, Chang Pai-hsi is appointed to the position. This Board has specially to do with the laws of the Empire and requires men of special qualifications and learning. From 1881 to 1897 Mr. Hsueh was connected with the Board as Vice-President or President, and was regarded as one of the best versed in the duties and laws of the Board for many years. He was removed from his office on that Board through a fault of his son. He retired to his home in Shensi, and his office was filled by a younger man, but one who was specially equipped, Chao Shu-chiao. On the demand forthe punishment of Mr. Chao, Mr. Hsueh wan called again to service, and was intending to follow the Court to Peking when he died.
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