nan extra of the Gazette on the 26th rs, the sub-
We, in spite of our unworthiness, have, inherited by the decree of Heaven, estate founded with difficulty by our ancestors. Gloriously assuming the Imperial title and tuling over tens of millions of people, we, Sovereign and Ministers, should vie with ch other in our efforts for thorough reform motion. But through procrastination and indolence the affairs of State do not move on as satisfactorily as we desire. What is the reason thereof? The laxity of order, the defects of laws, the scarcity of money—all this is a matter of anxiety to the nation at present. Were there right men in authority need we fear that politics would go wrong? Since the troubles of 1894 and 1895 even good and able men have been allowed to bury their talents, ending their years in sadness and obscurity without any means of redress. Can this be consistent with the impartial motives of a righteous govern: ment?
The traitors whose crimes endangered the interests of the "Imperial heritage, were tinpardonable according to law. as we are pleased. But those who have cannot increase or mitigate their Penalty
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