Canton Squadron, has also vp to the present been General in command of the first six regiments of the central Division of the defensive Land Force, 80 as to facilitate his work in ridding the suburbs of robbers and bad characters, These arrangem: authorized by former Viceroys. Adminal Li woald thus appear to be the most powerfal mandarin in naval and military circles.
The new Viceroy Chang Ming-chi, however, is of opinion that since the Government is at present bent upon the reorganization of the Navy, the Jatter should have the undivided attention of the A He thinking of requesting Li Obuen to relinqaish his control over the military forces in order to return to Fiemen, and devote himself whole-heartedly to naval affairs.
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