Chang of the Siamese Jungle.

In 1898, when the tide of reform was in full swing, the Marquis Ito of Japan paid a visit to Peking, and as president of the University, I had the honor of being asked to meet him along with Li Hung Chang at a dinner given by Huyufen, mayor of the city, and the grand secretary, Sunkianai.

Tsz-chang in a conversation with Confucius asked, "What say you is essential for the proper conduct of government?" The Master replied, "Let the ruler hold in high estimation the five excellences, and eschew the four evils; then may he conduct his government properly.

The I.G.'s association with the great Li Hung Chang by no means ceased after the Margary affair.

So did the telegram he got through to Li Hung Chang on June 12th.