Englisch: John Thomson: der Gouverneur - Allgemein (Jui-Lin) der Provinzen Kwang-tung und Kwang-Si, im Volksmund genannt der Vizekönig des Kantons, aus der Lokalität, in der oder in dem er seinen Wohnsitz befindet, ist einer der höchsten Würdenträger in das chinesische Reich, und zur gleichen Zeit ist vielleicht der chinesischen Beamten, die am weitesten von den Europäern bekannt. Eine Mandschu durch Geburt, wurde er in einem frühen Alter in öffentlichen Funktionen auf das Capital Employed, und in der Gunst des Kaisers Tao Kwang gewonnen, er stieg auf hohe beschäftigen, die an der Länge der Würde der Minister, wenn Sie über 45 Jahre

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• Format: 1808 x 2764 px | 15,3 x 23,4 cm | 6 x 9,2 inches | 300dpi
• Aufnahmedatum: 21. Januar 2014

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English: John Thomson: THE governor-general (Jui-Lin) of the provinces of Kwang-tung and Kwang-si, familiarly called the viceroy of Canton, from the locality in which his residence is situated, is one of the highest dignitaries in the Chinese empire, and at the same time is, perhaps, of all Chinese officials the most widely known by Europeans. A Manchu by birth, he became at an early age employed in public functions at the capital ; and, having gained the favour of the Emperor Tao Kwang, he rose to high employ, reaching at length the dignity of cabinet minister, when about forty-five years of age. After occupying this post for several years, he was degraded from his rank and honours in consequence of the defeat which befell the Chinese forces at the battle of Pa li Chiao, in October, i860, on the advance of the British and French forces against Peking. At this engagement Jui-lin officiated as second in command, and narrowly escaped being taken prisoner. Having served subsequently to this period in the operations conducted against the Nien Fei banditti, Jui-lin was re-admitted to favour, and in 1864 was appointed to fill the important office of general commanding the Tartar garrison of Canton. In the following year he took charge of the governor- generalship or viceroyalty of the two provinces on the occurrence of a vacancy, and shortly afterwards was confirmed in this distinguished post, which he has held without intermission until the present day. The importance of his position, and the proximity of the British Colony of Hong-Kong to his seat of government, combine to bring the governor-general into frequent personal relations with European officials, with whom his intercourse has invariably been marked by perfect courtesy, and an obvious desire to cultivate friendly relations. Under his administration the provincial revenue has prospered, a degree of public tranquillity unknown for many years previously has been attained, and ameliorations have been introd 224 JU