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Registered Candidates.

List of candidates who have fled
pledges and paid assessments as re-
CURED by regulations OF the Exccu-
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PRIMARY DEPARTMENT,
Spelling, First Reader, Primary Arlthme-
tic, and Writing.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
Spelling, Second and Third Readers,
Written Arithmetic, Primary Geography,
English Grammar, Primary History, Com
positions, Writing, Defamation.
MIDDLE DEPARTMENT.
Fourth Reader, Practical Arithmetic In
termediate Geography, English Grammar.
History of South Carolina, Condensed .. S.
History, Composition, Dictation, Writing,
Defamation.
HIGHER DEPARTMENT.
Algebra, Physical Geography, English
Grammar. Composition and Rhetoric, His
tory of England, Physics Botany, French,
Latin, Greek, Elocution, Defamation, The
sis
Expenses and other particulars, apply to
the Principal.
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Proceedings of County Exec
utiye Committee.

Committee, Clarendon County, Man
ming, S. c., Aug. 24tb, 1886.
The Executive Committee met this
dar in Court House at Manning, at
1890 O'Clock, A. II. Meeting called
to order and minutes OF last meeting.
read and confirmed. On motion OF
Mai. C. S. Land the names Of persons;
sent in by the different clubs to act ais
managers were read, and there being;
no objection, the said persons were
appointed as managers at their res
pective clubs, to wit:
BETHEL CLUB.
J. ". Osborn, H. L. Dickerson, A c
Kirby.
CLARENDON CLUE.
7. n. Butler, W. H. Plowden, J. S.
Piowden.
CROSS ROADS CLUB.
". R. Dingle, J. NJ. Rowe, S. l..
Rantin.
DEEP CREEK CLUB.
r. B. Strange, J. NJ. Tobias, G. t.
Ridgeway.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB.
J. NJ. Brailsford, Dr. r. S. Elliott,
S. P. Holladay.
FoREsroN CLUB.
A. J. Walters, J. e. Richbourg,
James 4. Burgess
FORK CLUB.
". B. ?lowdeu, J. J. Brunson, j. n.
Hodge.
FULTON CLUE.
J. Eugene Broughton, c. L. Glif-
fin, r. c. Richardson.
HARMONY CLUB.
J. 3. Tindal, J. G. DuRant, ". II.
Gailiard.
JORDAN CLUB.
R. F. Horton, j. Elbert Davis, R.
D. Thames.
MANNING CLUB.
B. A. Walker, John P. Strange, P.
B. Thames
MIDWAY CLUB.
John S. Evans, D. lily Burgess,
Robt. W. Wheeler.
MOTIFS CLUB.
N. c. Moore, j. ". Hicks, R. NJ.
Thompson.
NEW TOWN CLUB.
J. D. Gowdy, Daniel Minis, G. T.
Parker.
NEW ZION CLUB.
r. S. Mellett, H. G. Dennis, ". D.
Gamble.
PACKsvILLE CLUB.
J. L. Andrews, T. S. Geddings, A.
P. Hill.
SANDY GROVE CLUB.
r. E. Smith, r. E. Burgess, ". b.
Tligpen.
SAMMY SWAMP CLUB.
H. S. Briggs, J. II. Eadon, 3. Il.
Gibson.
sUaINERToN CLUB.
S. r. Cole, J. H. Dingle, Isaac c.
Ingram.
On motion of S. J. NcFaddin, tie
| Chairman was instructed to add the
names of J. J. Reardon to the publish
ed list of candidates for County
Commissioners.
On motion of c. S. Land the news
paper Editors are requested to hand
in their bills for publishing to the Ex-
ecutive Committee at its next meeting.
! On motion of r. H. Belser, the
Treas'r CT Committee is Instructed to
keep an account Of all moneys collect
ed and expended, and publish state
ment of his account after the election.
On motion OF E. G. DuBose all car
didates are allowed to vote at the Prl-
mary election at any one club ID the
County if he sees fit to do so.
On motion of G. S. Land the Chair
man instructed to have proceedings
of this meeting published.
On motion Of G. S. Land, Commit
tee adjourned to meet again at u
o'clock NJ, on Friday, 3rd Sep. next.
BY order Of Ez. Com.
JAMES E. DAVIS, Chairman.
JoHx S. WLsoS, Sec'y and Treasr-
Registered Candidates.
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SUMMERTON
High School,

The fall Session OF Summerton
High School will begin on Monday,
September 9Th, 1886.
The Principal will have competent
assistance.
Terms per month: from s1.50 to
$500, according to grade.
Board, from IS to SO.
Sg~ For further particulars, apply
to DR.. T. L. Burgess, Chairman Board
of Trustees, or to
JNo. c. LANHAN,
Aug25 Principal.
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500 TO $500 ! Clear 5aAai :; Ii

expense, can be made working for US.
Agents preferred who can furnish their
own horses and give their whole time to
the business. Spare moments may be prof
itably employed also. A few vacancies in
towns and cities. B. F. JOHNSON Il CO.,
lUI2 Main St., Richmond, Va.
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For the present we will be assisted
in the management OF the HINES by
Prof. ". 3. BonLam.
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GROVE SCHOOL,,
Manning, S. c., Aug. IL, 1886.
4 Graded School for Girls and Small Boys.
Misses VIRGINIA INGRAM AM ANNE EwE11, PRINCIPALS
Misses VIRGINIA INGRAM AND ANNE EwELL, PRINCIPALS

The third year of the Manning Grove School will begin Sep
tembcr 6th 1885, and close June Sth, 1887.
It is the purpose of the Principals thorough instruction
the elementary branches and then advance the pupils
rapidly sound judgment will admit
Special attention given to Caiisthcncs.
The school building i'll complete order for comfort and con-
venencc being we'll ventilated and amply heated i'll Winter
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tive Committee of the Democratic
party of Clarendon County.

tive Committee of the Democratic
party of Clarendon County.
FOR TIE SENATE.
JOS T. Rhame, L. H. DeSchamps.
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
John G. Ingram, James Z. Tindal,
Henry 3. Richardson, E. r. Plowden,
>Jr., I. ". Woods.
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER
John J. Conyers, L. L. Wells, P. G..
Benbow.
FOR TREASURER
H. H. Huggins, JOS. Sprott, Jr.
FOR AUDITOR
J. H. DUPONT, d. J. Bradham, A.
". Thames, Sr., ". D. McFaddin,
Junius E. Scott.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE
J. D. Alsbrook, Louis Applet, W.
H. Young, D. Z. Mckay White, S. ".
kirton.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
4. NJ. Brailsford, c. L. Witherspoon,
A. S. Briggs, r. J. Aycock, I. }. Cole,
T. Adams Way, F. NJ Player, ". j.
Turberville, J. j. Broadway, j. J. Har-
vim, E. C. Horton, H. A. Iisdale, F.
y. Thomas.
By order of Ex. Com.
JAMES E. DAVIS, Chairman.
JOHN S. WILSON Sec'y and Treasr.
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For County Auditor.

We present the name of Capt. D. J. Brad
ham for the office of County Auditor, and
feel assured, if elected, he will manage the
office so as to reflect creditupon himselfand
the County. If Capt. Bradham should be
elected to this important position, the voters
of Clarendon will have paid debt to dis.
abled Confederate soldier, whose greatest
pride is that in her time Of need be did his
duty to his State and county. FRIENDS.
Aug. 3. 1886.
The friends of Mr.. j. E. Scott, hereby an.
nounce him as candidate for election tc
the Office of County Auditor. Mr.. Scott
has discharged the very laborious and diff
fcult duties required Of the County Audit
or, for some time. with satisfaction to the
people This is one Of the offices where eX
perience counts for much Some Counties
have found it SO, to their cost.
Tax PAYERS.
E;ltr Manning Times: The friends Of
Capt. J. H. DUPONT respectfully nominate
him for Auditor of Clarendon County before
the coming primary election.
For County Treasurer.
The many friends of Mr.. Jos. Sprott, Jr.,
having confidence in his integrity, and in
him as q business man, present him as one
worthy and competent to faithfully dis.
charge the duties Of the Office Of County
Treasurer.
The many friends of our courteous Couu,
ty Treasurer, having entire confidence in
bis ability to discharge the important du.
;ies of County Treasurer, hereby place him
n nomination before the ensuing Primaries.
DR.. Higgins well known popularity,
coupled with the satisfaction given by him
heretofore in Office, renders comment un-
necessary. VOTERS.
For Probate Judge.
am q candidate for the Office of Probate
Judge, and respectfully ask the voters of
Clarendon County, for their support
Louis APPELT.
We beg to announce the name of Mr.. D.
L. Mckay White, for Probate Judge, be-
lievins him to be eminently qualified for
the office. MANY VOTERS.
For County Commissioner.
Believing that Mr. E. c. Horton isin every
way qualified to make a suitable county
commissioner, and feeling that he has a
claim for the suffrage of the people his nu-
merous friends bring him forward tor the
position MANY FRIENDS.
The friends of Capt. A. Moultrie Brails-
ford hereby announce his name to the voters
of Clarendon as a candidate for County
Commissioner. His known capacity and
merit eminently tit him for the position,
and he is pledged to abide the action Of the
Democratic Party.
To the Voters of Cla,'endon!!
We hereby announce Judson J. Broad
way. rs suitable person to fill the posi-
ton Of County Commissioner. Mr.. Broad
way is Staunch Democrat and live, active
farmer, who will, if elected, discharge the
duties Of said office with fidelity and skill.
MANY FRIENDS.
July 81, 1886.
AIE. EDITOR: Allow rs through the col
unns of the TINES to nominate Mr.. I.
Adams Way for County Commissioner.
FRIENDS
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We were pleased to meet on Non.
u av afternoon. .Wr I. II. Scott, OF
Williamsburg, who was in the village
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BY order of Ex. Com.
JAMES E. DAVIS, Chairman.
JOHN S. WILSON Sec'y and Treasr.
CANDIDATES.
For the State Senate,

We are authorized to announce Joseph F.
Ehame, as candidate for nomination for
the office Of the State Senator for Clarendon
County, in the ensuing campaign.
Knowing Louis H. DeSchamps to be com
petent, We hereby present his name to the
voters of Clarendon County for Senator.
Nr. DeSchamps' past record is the best
guarantee that future services will be faith
fully performed He being a model farm
e... we have no doubt, if elected, he will
make a model Senator FARMERS.
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COLUMBUS SCHOOL,

MANNING, S. c., Aug. rs, 1856.
A Grammar School for Boys and Girls.
REV. L, w. JENKINS, PRINCIPAL.
The second year of this School will begin
Sept 5th, 1856, and close June, 1887. The
several courses of study, as presented be
low, are designed to meet the present and
prospective wants of those who may attend
as pupils.
COIRSE OF STUDY.
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For The I.eniSlafnre. I

The friends of Mr.. E. r. Plowden, Jr.,
present his name to the people of Clarendon
for election to the lower branch of the Gen
er.l Assembly A prosperous farmer Of
sterling qualities and prominent abilities,
Mr.. Plowden is admirably fitted to make q
useful an capable Representative.
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Advertising in Local Column, loc. peg
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Tho friends of Hon. Jas. E. Tndal would
respectfully offer his name to the voters of
Clarendon County as one worthy and well
qualified to serve them in the House of
Representatives, and take pleasure in bring
ing him forward for that position.
The friends of Mr.. John G. Ingram an
nounce him as a candidate for nomination
to the House of Representatives.
For School Commissioner.
Those who are earnestly interested in the
administration Of this important Office have
watched with pleasure, the careful and eff
ficient discharge of his duties by our pres
ent Commissioner, and all such should, for
the sake of their children, and the public
good, be willing and ready to unite to con-
tinue in the Office, Capt. John J. Conyers.
FPFF SCuOOT
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Each subsequcn, insertion. SOC.
:;;G> Contract Advertising at reduced
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

One Year, in Advance Sl.50, or 500 Al
ehe Expiration OF Six Months.
AdvertjsementS.--Per Square, first IL
sertion, Sl.0o.
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Mrs. Lizzie Stokes, Of Florida, is
visiting her father, Mr.. N. J. Black
we'll.
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July 81, 1856.
ME. EDITOR: Allow rs through the col
umns of the TINES to nominate Mr.. I.
Adams Way for County Commissioner.
FRIENDS.
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What has become of the staff Of in
telligent correspondents OF the TMEs
whose interesting communications, in
the past, added SO much to interest
our readers? They have left us, one
4 bv one, and now we are alone IN the
care of the TINES. Even 'Tom, who
%e considered staunch and true, has
deserted US; but he has got to be a
politician, and we can expect no bet
ter, Come back friends. The TINES
entreats you; our readers will vel
come you.
The Summerton High School is
advertised to open on the 9th Of Sep
tenber. Prof Lanham, the Pl8ci-
pal, has been teaching in Summerton
for several years, during which time
lie has made an enriable reputation
for himself and school. His course
of training is thorough and complete.
He prepares young men and ladies
for the higher collegiate branches, OF
gives them an education, fitting them
for any OF the ordinary vocations OF
life.
Summerton holds out liberal IL
ducements to parents, to send thei,
children there, to school. It is free
from any Of the harmful influences OF
village or city Life; the health of the
place is excellent, and the society cul-
tiYateo and refined. Read the ad
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This story was commenced June 1871
copyrighted. Al Rights Reserued.l
OF MANY MOODS.
BY BONA.

"A lady wiser. faircr. tru r
That ever Greek did compass in his arms"
TrOiius and Cressida.
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oh, beauty
Till now | never knew thee.

Henry VIII.
When they have finished their tea and
Helen has brought out her inevitable fancy
work, and Eleanor relapSed into laziness,
Mr.. Hathwcll begins with his news.
1T is only this, my dears," he says, push
Ing back his Spectacles and smiling genially,
''Only that the son of an old friend of mine
is coming to this neighbOrhood. | wanted
him to stay here with us, but he has prom
iscd the ParkcrS. OF course, though, we
will see a great deal Of him."
What is his name?" says Mrs. Rodney
eagerly.
Dallas Carew. If he is like his mother he
will be very handsome. She was a great
beauty when knew her?'
"Was she your sweetheart DOnieY' ques-
tons Eleanor gravcly
mo, no, Nell, no sweetheart of mine"
and the minister signs.
where does he live% says Helen, who ID
deeply interested.
"In CalfOrnia-San Francisco most Of the
time but he travels great deal, and will be
here some time, i believe"
And so he's friend of the Professors, {"
says Helen pensively. Il wonder | never
heard him speak of him."
Hell have to be a friend of yours, too,
sister mine. Love me, love my dog, you
know"
"How absurd. Idon't expect to like him
at ALL" but Mrs. Rodney bushes.
Dallas Carewl it's rather pretty name,"
remarks Nelly refectively. "When will he
| be here, Doniep'
"Some time this week. You must be very
polite to him, and not snub him like you do
the rest"
II shan't snub him. | couldn't II would.
| And now go along and write your sermon,
and I'll come in and give you some music
| presently"
There is long silence after he has gone.
| Then Helen breaks 1t.
Pm crazy to see this Mr.. Carew. What
sort of fellow do you suppose he is, Nell2
''Letme see," says the girl thOughtfully, II
fancy him TO be blonde, with very blase
expression, affects the foreign, and is in fact
what almost any girl Of the nineteenth GEN.
fury would adore"
That means, suppose, that you will not
admire him."
81 did not say So"
mo, but you implied It,"
well, don't admire blonde men,"
81 see you have made up your mind not to
like or admire this Mr.. Carew," returned her
sister, who has wonderful knack OF hold
ing on 10 subject.
my dear Helen, l don't think anything
about him. Here we are quarreling over a
man we have never even seen, and for all
know he may be as black as "A Moor and as
ugly as mud fence, but at any rate here he
goes out of my mind till see him." and she
picks up book and begins to read.
Dallas Carew does not come the next day,
nor the next, and he begins TO be almost for
gotten. January has slipped by and Febru-
airy is well begun. Only this morning Daisy
has discovered 3 snOwdrOp, looking very
lonesome truly, but still giving promise OF
more.
1t is showing now, and Eleanor has just
returned from what she terms a real walk,
and that means a scramble lover the hills
and far away" with only the dogs for com.
pany. She looks very lovely, although her
dress is of the plainest dark-blue stuff, and
her mutf and furs are Of no handsomer ma.
tcrial than the grey squirrel wears, but hel
checks are bright with color and her hair
10 b 0mfnaaAl
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ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Until further notice, our trains Will run
Daily Except Sunday us follows:
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In case of any of the above designated chair
men fail to act, the republicans can assemble
and elect a chairman and carry out the puT-
pose of this call. JOHN II. BOLTON,
Chairman Republican Executive Committee
BeXar County.
c. RUNGE, Secretary.
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! ana 1 suppose There Wiu oe announcer cnangc
soon which |, poor little innocent, having
never experienced that delightful sensation
| known as iOuC, am not tt 10 Judge"
" on are very diSagreeable Eleanor" SAYS
Helen with an attempt at dignity which IS
sadly married by the fact that there are tears
in her eyes. Il don't think you have any
right to speak 50 of the Professor, or of poor
dear Jack, either" At this point the tears
fall.
well. don't be cross" says Eleanor sweet
ly, but you know you married too young,
Helen"
81 was aS old as you are now You only
say that because you are not married your
self, and think You are very, very disagree
able" and here Mrs. Rodney bursts into
tears.
what on earth are you crying aboutY'
says Eleanor. But her sister only sObs the
louder.
Perhaps was wrong" says Miss Hath
well, apparently addressing the air. Helen,
my dear, beg your pardon most humbly;
it's only because don't understand being in
love, as you say. Thank Heaven | never
yet saw the man whose presence could make
my heart thrub one whit the faster"
GU WIN see MN sooner or later re-
turns Helen, whose tears are fast disap-
pearing from her pretty brown eyes But
hush! isn't that some one coming mp
She is right The door opens rs she speaks
and the minister enters Tall and grey
haired, his is not handsome face, for there
is no beauty in it, save, perhaps the kindly
eyes.
Il am so glad TO see you, Uncle All J. cries
heleh, running 10 NM Nelly ana L were
on the Drink OF quarrel"
Indeed! then am Just In time. Is that
you Nelly my dear
yes" She has risen to her feet; tall and
slender is she, with nameless grace about
her every movement
Ana what nave you been readlng?' says
the minister seating hlIlSelt ana picking up
theDetOrementlOnedn novel whose yellow back
mas attracted his attention. The Phantom
Bride! ne reads IN amaZement. why,
VINO mas Deeh WASHING Time over inns taShT'
looking reprOachIuIly from one 10 the other
nave, says Eleanor, laconlcally.
My dear Nelly, with this library" ndi-
eating as he speaks the Scanty bookcase
with this library, ! repeat, how can you
IIItleI away your tilhe OH Such nonsense
Inc fhahtom Bride! have half mind TO
put u IN the tlre."
NO don't haven't finished 1t"
But why didn't you select something bet
ter, Nelly!
lhere Is nothing out sermons IN there,
anu doht ike sermons"
But assure you, my dear, there are a
great many books beside sermons In my lib
rary. lhere ls'-his eyes wandering over
the dusty Dacks-'there Is Dr. kanes eX-
pedltlOns. what can De more entertaining;
ana, II you must nave hction, there are the
poets ana Tie immortal Shakespeare.
doh care Tor DE- Kane, and I'm worn
OUT "lth ohakSpeaIe' we nau u 50 pedIen
mo our hea"S al school that I've loSt an
IaSte lor IT, lleieh' no you remember the
uay we were kept Ill anu hl"ue 10 Ilelllorl%e
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OPINION OF AN EXPERT.
Mrs. Mary Ii. welch, Teacher of Domestic
Economy ut State University of Iowa.

my deliberate Judgment Is that the oven
OF tho Range, as compared with others
is not only more equally heated in every
part-front as well as rear-but as a result
Of Its superior ventilation the food placed
therein is better cooked, while retaining a
sweeter flavor, and n larger proportion OF
its best juices. have found, also. that the
Consumption of fuel in this Range for given
amount Of work, Is much lessthan any other"
MRS. MARY d. WEIGH.
HARDWARE, sots Aoesrs soa SAN ANTONIO
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Call for Republican County Convention

BY direction of the Republican Executive
committee of Bexar county, the undersigned
requests the Republicans of BeXar county to
meet in their several precincts on Saturday,
August Z, 1886, and elect delegates to the cOun-
~ convention, which is hereby called to meet
in the city of San Antonio on Saturday,
August IA, 1886, ut 10 O'clock II. m, for the
purpose of eecting delegates to tile State and
Congressional conventions, and to transact
such other business as the delegates may con
slider to be of interest to the party.
The following gentlemen are hereby APP
pointed chaIrmen of their respective pre-
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The Young Chinese Emperor.


1t is reported in Pekin that the cmper-
or intends to assume the government of the
empire in February. 1t is also said that at the
same time he will marry. The empress regent
will thereupOn retire into private life.
The present emperor of China was born on the
18th of August, 1871. and is, therefore, only in
his 18th year. On the 18th of January. 1878.
he succeeded his cousin Tsai-shun, who, him.
self boy, died without issue, the first instance
In the imperial house OF Gioro for nearly three
centuries The accession of the little four-year-
old Tsai-tien involved some curious features of
Chinese custom. He assembled the throne under
the reign name Of kwang.su, or '.Illustrious Sue
descent. Very little Is known about the youth
who announces his intention of assuming con.
troll OF the largest aud most pOpulous empire on
the face OF the earth. Stories OF bOyish pefulance
and of skill at archery, which still forms the
most important point in the education of the
ruling Manchu clans, have 1Oared about: but
there is really nothing on which to form an es-
innate of his character.
He certainly has more grit than the feeble
and nerveess boy whom he succeeded: but
that is, perhaps, what is most desirable in his
position. AS ruling emperor. he is the fountain
OF power. rank, honor, and privilege. He is the
head of religion, and he is also the source of law
and dispenser of mercy. All the forces and re-
venues of the empire are his, and he has a right
to claim the services OF all males between l6 and
60. He will receive the empire in progressive
and prosperous state, Notwithstanding the late
war with France. The Empress All, the dow
ager rege mt, who retires, Is an exceedingly able
woman, who has done more for China In q re-
markably critical time, than Il score OF emper-
ors before her. Under the empress dOwager
telegraph lines have been laid all over the
country and railways have been begun. fthe
young Kwang-su follows in her footsteps all
will be we'll, and the world will be a gainer but
if he goes back and relapses into the old Celes-
fial exclusiveness, he will break up his vast en-
pire, and irretrievable ruin from internal re-
bellion and outside attacks will be the newt
able result