And sot despite urgent. proclama-and all the subtle methods to the official mind, when pitted against an obdurate, and reluctant populace, it would be correct to say that but a small proportion of deeds in existence have so far found their way into the district yamen.
For instance in the village from which your correspondent. writes, perhaps one-fifth only of the local documents have been submitted for inspection, and exchanged for those bearing the official stamp of the Republican Government. The wily villagers in this region are hoping Original from oe
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