The proposition of a Peking Censor to add Huchoa ad Kashing prefectures to kiangsu, because the province loses 60 much in the formation of the new province of Kianghuai, lias been noted both in the "North-China Daily News" ani in some of the native papers. I have not yot b opportunity to enquire of many Kashing people bar find that the matter ae nob Tmuch discussed in the tea-shops. Those who have mentioned it say that it will likely not meet with favour here. Obékiang is already the smallest province in the Empire in urea, and it does not strike one as a wise move to make it still soualer. Those, in authority in ate Huchou and Kashing sre silk-booring vince will no doubt oppose such a plan, and consequently wealthy prefectures. Taxes paid would be leae and the pockets of certs high officials would be affected ina way not to be desired, though this potent reason might not be mentioned publicly.
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