Pekiog, Feb. 6.
Vicenur Chao Erh-sto, of Szechaan, is expected to arrive here within the next few days. As soon as he comes, important meetings of the Grand Council will take place with regard to the Goverament's policy in Manchuria.
Sxvenat freeh cases of plague have occurred here lately. had been food for amoking opium, has Ir is reported that a eunuch, who
made an attempt on the life of Prince Kang. Little credence is, however, given in well-informed circles to this 19 It was known for more than a week that Prince Kang hss been ill. His illness, however, is considered to be nected with the discovery of certain intrigues aiming at patting upon the Throne one of the elder lines of th Imperial clan. The whole affair is sarronnded with much secrecy and it is most difficalt to get at the root of the facts, But there are many reports from the Palace that startling events have ocearred lately.
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