Chyenn, of the Imperial College of Languages, is a small but noteworthy sign of the increasing desire of educated Chinese people for a thorough understanding of the present relations of the Chinese Empire with theW estern nations. It contains inC hinese andE nsflish renderings, a few of the more important Chinese Imperial Decrees, bearing upon foreign relations; Memorials on the reorganization of Army and Navy; typical Communications passing between the Chinese andE nglish Government during and after theB oxer rising; Despatches with regard to theB oxer riots ;L etters, on Chinese language, literature and politics ;R emarks on International Law; Copies of Imperial Treaties ;and Regulations for entering an International Exposition. It is in every way instructive as showing both on the side of the Chinese and theB ritish Governments a conscientious desire to secure good working arrangements between these Great Empires; and also a laudable desire to spread this knowledge on the part of Chinese
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