RIAL RESCRIVT, The following Imperial Rescript in regard to the operation of the new Treaties published on the Ist inst. in the Oficial elle We, by virtue of the glories of Our In perial ancestors, Inving improved national laws, regulations and administration, have thereby succeeded in bringing about the prosperity of the nation at home, and in promoting friendship with other Powers abroad Moreover, the Revision of the Treaties, which was Our cherished object for so many years, has, after exhaustive plans xnd designs, and repeated negotiations with the Treaty Powers, come to be finally arranged. It is the jay and the glory of Our heart to observe that, though the responsibilities of Our Empire have been largely added to, yet at the same time the basis of the cordial relations existing between Our Empire and the Treaty Powers has been amore than ever strengthened.
We wish Our loyal and public-spirited subjects, acting under strict observance of Our desire, to behave in strict conformity with the national policy of opening the Empire, and with one accord to let their intercourse with aliens be on the best of terms, maintaining the high character of the nation, and making it their utmost endeavour to manifest the glory of the Empire.
The officials in Our Court are commanded to take upon them the responsibility of giving effect to the new Treaties in Our name, und supervise the proceedings of their subordinates in the matter, conduct ing all affairs with the greatest care and attention, exerting themselves to make natives and aliens equally enjoy the benefit of the new Treaties, and cement forever the friendship existing with the Treaty Powers.
(His Imperial Majesty's sign manual.) (Privy Seat.)
Countersigned by all the Ministers of State.—Kobe Chronicle.
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