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accorded him. Tsen also desired me to convey his
compliments to you, whom he remembered meeting in
Peking. His Excellency made no allusion to poli-
tical matters and topics of general interest only
were discussed.
Wen Taotai remained a few moments after the
Viceroy's departure to inform Mr. Scott that the
Hsuntak Magistrate was to be degraded and that a
Circular would be issued to the local authorities
ordering them to settle questions connected with
foreigners with due despatch and holding up the
punishment which had befallen the Hauntak Magis-
trate as an example.
It appears that Viceroy Tsen will be trans-
-ferred to Nanking, for Mr. Wen on being question-
-ed as to the truth of rumours to
that effect, ad-
mitted that they were not incorrect but that no
immediate change was contemplated.
Before concluding I must mention the valuable
assistance I received from Mr. Scott, who appeared
was largely owing to the advice given me by Mr. Scott
and the tact he showed, that the two interviews were
of such a friendly and cordial character.
I have &c.,
(Signed)
Lancelot D. Carnegie.
to be on most friendly terms with the Viceroy.
It
was