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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