Taotai

The yamen of the Taotai is a humble residence for so important an official; but the yamen of the Titai, between the South Gate and the Five Glory Tower, is one of the finest in the province.

AN AUSTRALIAN IN CHINA Morrison, George Ernest, 1862-1920 1895

The yamen of the Taotai is a humble residence for so important an official; but the yamen of the Titai, between the South Gate and the

An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma George Ernest Morrison 1891

The Taotai I believe to have been absent from the place at this time.

Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War James Allan

The chief man in the place when I was there was the Taotai, or governor, Kung, a brother, I have heard, of the Ambassador to England.

Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War James Allan

_Taotai_ (mayor), preceded by men beating gongs and followed by a large retinue, arrived at the Consulate and requested protection for the city.

As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century Marian Gouverneur

Then came the date and the signature of the Taotai.

Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War James Allan

The Taotai told my father that he had prepared the Tien Ho Gung (Temple of the Queen of Heaven) for us to reside in during our stay in Shanghai, but my father refused the offer, saying that he had telegraphed from Hong Kong and made all arrangements to go to the Hotel des Colonies in the French Concession.

Two Years in the Forbidden City Princess Der Ling 1915

The Taotai told my father that he had prepared the Tien Ho Gung (Temple of the Queen of Heaven) for us to reside in during our stay in Shanghai, but my father refused the offer, saying that he had telegraphed from Hong Kong and made all arrangements to go to the Hôtel des Colonies in the French Concession.

Two Years in the Forbidden City 1911

Immediately upon landing on the shores of China, arrangements are made with the nearest Viceroy or Governor to receive their obeisance to Ching Sheng An (to worship the Emperor of Peace), a Taotai being considered of too low a rank for such an honor.

Two Years in the Forbidden City 1911

He told us of Chung-tai, who was Taotai of our city at one time.

My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard Elizabeth Cooper 1911