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IMPORTANT EVENTS.Hi1908.Nov. 15. Death of Tz e Hsi, the Empress-Dowager of China, at 2p.m. Valedictory Manifesto of Emperor Kuang Hsuissued as an Imperial decree. Valedictory Manifesto ofthe Em press- Dowager.Nov. 23, 24. Meeting for federation in Taiyuanfu.Dec. 2. Enthronement of Emperor Hsuau T ung.Japanese-American Agreement concluded.Dec. 15, 16. Meeting of Committee on Federation in Soochow.Dec. 26. The line from Chengchow to Hsiaufu (Kaifeng-IIsianfuRailway) opened..1909.Jan. 2. Decree dismissing Yuan Shih-kai, Grand Councillor andPresident of the Waiwupu, from office. The first sod ofthe southern section of the Tieutsin-Pukou Railway cut.Revival in Auking, Anhuei.Jan. 28. Formation of Hupeh Provincial Council of ChristianFederation.Feb. i. The International Opium Commission opened at Shanghai.Rev. William Newell and J. R. Deans visit Shanghai.Evangelistic Services in Nanking. Mr. Goforth.Feb. 4. Scandinavian Missionary Conference in Nauyangfu,Honan.Feb. 27. The International Opium Commission at Shanghaiclosed.Mar. 27, April 6. Conference of the Anglican Communion.Mar. 30. Revival in Weihsien College, Shantung.Apr. Rev. Lord William Cecil visits China regarding thescheme for establishing a university in China (also Professors Burton and Chamberlain).Apr. C. I. M. Mission Conference in Kiangsi.Apr. 13. Formation of Evangelistic Association.Apr. 19. Revival in Hinghwa, Fuhkieu.Apr. 30. Revival in Chekiang.May i. Funeral of Emperor Kwang Hsu (Teh Tsung).May Triennial Meeting of the Educational Association.May Meeting of Presbyterian Federation.May 27, 30. Christian Endeavor National Convention at Nanking.June 14, Aug. 29. Rev. F. B. Meyer in China in the interest ofS. S. work.June 28. H. E. Tuan Fang appointed Viceroy of Chihli.Foochow Easter Monday Choral Festival.Aug. Revival in Tunghiaug. Che.Aug. 23, 24. Conference of Fukien Sunday School Union.Sept. 24. Opening of the Railway from Peking to Kalgan.Oct. 4. Death of Grand Secretary Chang Chih-tung.Oct. Chapman-Alexander Meetings in Shanghai.