has been much misunderstood in the world. He is s man of the most amiable disposition. But though of a yielding nature it is in the interests of peace, not from Isck of courage. Ho succeeded Yi, who fought with some distinction in the war ten. years ago. During the early part of his rule the Boxer outbreak occurred, when he was placed in a very difficult position. The official next to him in rank was a keen pro-Boxer, as were also not a fow other officials, while the sympathy of the army was entirely in that direction, The
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