12th Mey H. E, Yuan Suv-nsuy, yor-designate of Pel of this port, hi returned to Shanghai from iron, where His Excellency went do dispute concerning questions relating to the Canton-Hankow Railway. That His Excellency has been successful in his arbitration can be seen in the recent contribution by the Canton merchants and gentry of the sum of six million taols towards the construction expenses of the Kuangtung portion of Governor Yuan is expected for his new post in Peking fortnight.
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