Manchuria: The European name of the region inhabited by the Manchua, a Tungusic tribe, who furnished the dynasty which ruled China for about three centuries. According to Prof. Douglas, Manchu means "pure," a name chosen by the founder as a suitable designation for his family. The Mantzu, a wild race on the Upper Kiang, bear a Chinese name meaning, according to Colonel Yule, "sons of the barbarians."

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