Reuter's correspondent at Kai-fen, writing on the 19th instant, says' that Civil Governor. Chang Song-sai proceeded to Loyang on the' 18th to hand over the seal of hhis office to his successor, Gen. Li Chi-chen, Marshal Wu Pei-pu's Chief of Staff and right-hand man. _Many departmental commissioners, including the Finance Commissioner, have also proceeded to Loyang, and rumours are current that provincial affairs are to be transacted from Loyang, which seems to be confirmed by passing events.—Reuter.
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