A letter received from Tsunyifu gives us some serious news. Mr. Mei, President of the Police Bureau (provincial) and latterly in com: mand of the militia, ete, in Tsunyi district, has been killed by a prominent district-headman who is also in command is Some tens of Mei's killed in an attack on the camp, some tens more were captured and beheaded; the rest of Mei's men made their escape.
As may well be imagined, this flair suggests very serious possibili-eto, the Yunnan troops overawe Kueichow.
Tang Tutuh's prominent lieutenants, has been killed by a headman who has the reputation of being a good) man and who is popularly regarded, as having meted out just punishment to one who has indiscriminately laughtered men. Will this tend to weaken the respect for the Yiinnanese? And will the lawless ele ments be emboldened to try conclusion with the Yunnanese? I saw Tang Tutuh this morning and he said that Mei was capable, but young and hot-headed. He further said that he does not intend to use stern methods and that he has already sent a member of the government who is a Tsunyi man to that place with a view to calm the minds of the people This is a
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