in Kansu has been short, only about two. years, but characterized by energetic handling of the many] problems presented to him, and by a lavish hospitality. very widely preciated. All wish him well in his holiday, and approaching trip to India and the West. The new Postal Commissioner, Mr. Guaita, is an Italian, Last' night fighting recommenced the neighbourhood. of Gen. Huang's old camp, but we are still at sea as to the cause. The city' gates are shut, but will per open about 10 a.m. The value' of this precaution, when soldiers are fighting each other in the environs of the city is obvious. We are getting used to this sort of thing now,
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