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calculated to give rise to internal jealousy, as his auto-

cratic and dictatorial temperament tends to give offence to

those who, having borne the burden of fighting and the

odium of raising funds wherewith to maintain the armies,

find the fruits of their labour annexed by his masterful

personality.

The latest act of the Military Government is the de-

position of the Civil Governor, Li Yao han, who is being

replaced by his own Chief of Staff.

It is as yet unknown to what developments, if any,

this step will lead.

I have etc.,

(SD) J. W. Jamieson.

Consul-General.

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