FANG KUNG-CHAO (TIENTSIN), ex-Taotai; native of Chekiang: provincial graduate. Secretary, Tsung-li-Yamen (Office of Foreign Affairs); Chiug-I-Shih Tao, Hupeh, May, 1888; Taotai, Tientsin, June, 1892; vacated post through illness; reappointed Taotai, Tientsin, Dec., 1896; not in office.