Appended are given translations of two of the proclamations issued by the brigand leaders at Chang Hsien about 30 miles from Shaohsing (1) Proclamation No. 98 issued by the Commandant's office of the Self-Government Promoting Army of Chekiang. 7 "In the matter of issuing a proclama ation for public information.
I have-received a report from Vu WH) staff officer to the "Chi" (Branch) Army to the effect that Commander Chang Yuen 3¢ whilst under treatment for illness, was killed in an engagement with the enemy, Vu asks that an officer be appointed to take charge of the army. Upon receipt-of this, I hereby appoint Yuan Hua-nan (#4biti:) to take command concurrently of all the men attached to the "Chi" army. Handsome compensation will be paid to the deceased General's family, Hereafter General Yuan will be responsible for the peace of the region where the ''Chi'' army is stationed. Let all the residents live peacefully and carry on their trade and be not alarmed or disturbed.
(Sd.) Cuaxo Van (3% fA), Commander-in-Chief.
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