Memorandum.
Cablegram from Viceroy Chang Chih-tung, dated October 25, states that governor of Shensi has reported that Kang Yi died on October 18; that Yu Hsien (late governor of Shansi) has committed suicide by swallowing gold leaf, and Prince Tuan has not been permitted to accompany the court.
A cablegram dated October 24 from Director-General Sheng states that an Imperial decree has been issued directing Prince Ching and Earl Li to fix and submit for approval the several penalties to be inflicted on those princes and ministers that ought to be punished. He adds that Kang Yi has died of sickness and that Prince Tuan and Prince Chwang have not been allowed to accompany the court to Shensi.