The place used to have a Hsin Chien to administer the law. Now this is delegated to the Chamber of Commerce and for the first time for some years I saw ® man carrying the "'cangue." He had been stealing. I wonder how many places are so raled. seems to be a step towards municipal government, or police court justice being administered by honorary Justices of the Peace. I am told the plan works well.
On returning to Liuanchow I find the people all in holiday attire with red Imps over every door, although it is now the 10th day of the year. This is a contrast to January December 31 the watchmen went round the airy commanding the people to hang. up red lamps. fy their bunting on January 1 and observe the New Year's festive This was ignored by all but a few of the bigger places of business and yamens. Such as took any notice of the time did so apologetically.
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