Two dignitaries commanded by His Imperial Majesty to receive the new Empress.
Two boxes which contained the Imperial marriage contract, an invaluable gem.
Two hundred horses (for gentlemen. in waiting or eunuchs). Gold basins richly carved and polished, and several carts, (the ladies in waiting) articles of furniture and usage all made of massive gold.
The Phoenix-chair (ffl §81) for the Empress elect tocome in. "Then followed many carts, horses, ete. All along the side were men carrying lanterns; they were without number.
The wives of many dignitaries were called in to wait on the Empress Dowager as well as the new Empress. The whole way was Dlocked and nobody allowed to go on this road except those on duty.
The Chinese officers have all had different honours bestowed on th A few days afterwards the Koreans, Tibetans, Mongols, and Nepaulese will come to congratulate their suzerain. They will have things given them and be entertained at a banquet. This event is more important to the Emperor as it is precedent to another event which makes great change in the Government of the Empire. The Empress Dowager will hand over the reins of Government to the Emperor who will henceforth have absolute ower, and the Empress will retire to end
will however in cases of difficulty or imer days in peace. His Tmperial Majesty portant subjects of great concern, continue to ask advice. Although we are glad to see the Empress Dowager now takin; rest, which Her Majesty fully deserves after so many years of indefatigable labour for the welfare of the Empire and the Emperor, Tasecty ro We all hope, however, for et we still feel a little pained to see her
the best and join the general wish of "Long may the young couple enjoy health and happiness, and may China prosper under her youthful ruler."
Spectator.
Peking, 3rd March.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.