Some slight excitement been caused by the resignation, sud disappearance through the north gate, of the Commissioner of Mr. Yang Wei. Since the looting of the city last December he, perhaps more than any other, has been identified with the restoration of order and confidence among all claees. His police force had "military" or "martial law" powers, and at times dealt out very summary justice. Now that peace is restored many departments have dropped the title military and have returned to the former practice. This same trend of the times was about to be applied to the police here. In protest, it is said, Mr. Yang refused to id) act longer ud hence his speedy resignation and departure, both of which are typical of the man. The merchants were soon up in protest. He has been their hero and protector from looting. They succeeded in raising _—the necessary public—sentiment and soon horsemen were galloping after the retreating Commissioner. It is said that even the mother of the Governor was persuaded to join the delegation to urge his return. They found him at Sintu, twenty miles to the north. After much talk overtures have been made. The Commissioner is again back in the city and all goes on as before.
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