NIEH CHI-KUEI ( CHEKIANG ), ex-Governor; native of Hunan. Director of the Shanghai arsenal for nine years; Taotai, Shanghai, Feb., 1890; Judge, Chekiang, Jan., 1894; Treasurer, Kiangsu, Aug., 1896; Governor, do., spring, 1901: Governor, Anhwei, Dec., 1901; Governor, Chekiang, Oct., 1902; resigned, Oct., 1905.