Peking, August 29.
The power of the Minister of War, Tib Hung, ix reported to be shattered. General Man Vu-kan, the commander-in-chief in the Province of Chili mentioned as being his successor.
August 30.
Tu 9 meeting to-day, in which a number of Imperial Princes wx well ax the main dignitaries of the Central Government took part, the question of a compromise between Chinese and Manchtx has been again discussed. The proposal to remove all li regard to marriages between the two nations and the establishment schools for bath them has gained the consent of those present in principle, while no agreement could be reached with regent to the other! proposals, especially. the one concerning the disbandment of the banner! troops. Every one is now waiting for! the arrival of the Viceroys Yuan SI Rai and Chang Chih-tang. The latter hax again received orders to start for Peking without any further del while the former is expected to arrive here on Saturday noon.
Neptember 2.
The troubles caused by the Hunghace of Kirin are taking They are stronger than the troops, expecially the districts near Changehun, eached the in the pro 1 he increased, Chil-tung hax fied the authorities, that he will leave Wachang for Peking on the 4th stant.
September 3.
It appears that Viceroy Yan Shih-kai min to his post Tient he wi leading offices. to the Throne that he be succeeded Tientsin by Governor Yang Shi-hsiang of Shantung.
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