February, 17th and 18th,—A Decree of the Empress Dowager replies to a Memorial by Prince Li, who requests to be re-Tieved of his duties as the head of the Grand Council. Her Majesty remarks that the Emperor, on his approaching assumption of sole power will have need of the support of his faithful servants. Prince Lihas given great assistance to the State by the trustworthy manner in which he has ays discharge the duties of the office held by him, He is now biden not to ersist in his desire to resign. After a few years, when the old routine in the fished, new decree will be issued. government has been thoroughly re-estab-
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