Peking, Nov. 26.
The Waichiaopu has informed the U. S. Legation that instructions have been sent by the Government to the local authorities to do their utmost to.secure the release of the American missionary, Dr. Schmalzried, of Tungjen, captured by _brigands near the. Hunan-Kueichow border on the 13th instant.—Reuter.
Tue Tudhun of Shensi states revenues of his province last year. totalled $5,457,436 and the administrative expenses (excluding military expenses) $1,973,819, thus leaving a balance to the good. for the first' time in many years.
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