Ina secret Memorial printed immediately after that of Prince Ch'un, Wu Ta-ch eng requests the Empress to issue a decree directing that some high titles of honour should be conferred upon the Prince on the occasion of the Euiperor's assumption of Government, in order that a precedent may be established on the subject, and the relations between the Ewperor and his father duly accentuated. The Memorialist observes that Prince Ch'un has laboured loyally and disinterestedly for the welfare of the State, and his conduct has been uniformly humble and respectful. In the inauguration of the Board of Admiralty and all the details connected therewith, he unostentatiously performed great services, which have secured him the resp: and esteem of all classes in the Empire. To the Empressheacted thepartof a faithful servant and adviser, while to the Emperor he stands, in the relation of father to son. The principles of Government pursued Ly the present,
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