The Ministry of Justice has sent a circular telegram to the provinces, stating that although the Governor is empowered to supervise the ad: ministration of justice, yet his power to denounce or punish officials in connexion with judicial affairs can only be exercised upon the istrict prefects and other such terthat in the judicial officials, the High Court of Justice shall submit them directly to the Ministry for decision and no administrative oficial should interfere therewith.
Foreign Students' Examination.
A Peking telegram reports that the rules governing the examination of graduates from schools in foreign countries have been sanctioned The chief subjects on which they are to be separate 0¢-
One Chinese essay and one foreign essay.
8nd Examination:—Science and special or expert knowledge. The student may use a foreign language in this branch.
ard Examination:—Testing of general knowledge and business experience by viva voce. Those who obtain 90 marks or above will pass in the high class; 80 marks io first class; 70 marks, in second class; and 60 marks in third class. The names of successful candidates will be submitted to the President for appointment in Government service.
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