Word has recently. reached ' this from. Japan. that,. instead. of being: secret.in their conduct: as' theimport~ ance: of the- occasion' demanded, the' Empress: Dotvager's Secret Commissioners, Lin: and 'Ch'ing; have' been: guilty of.
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rave indiscretion and:: have to openly showing the Em Dowager autograph letter, meant for the eyes of the Mikado alone; in order, it is supposed, to get a recognition from the Japanese, while en route, of the high importance of their Mission, Then five days the Tsungli Yamen received a telegram from the Japanese Government complait of the doubtful character of the two Commissioners and refusing to treat with such men on grave matters of State in connection with the two Governments. The Empress Dowager is extremely indignant at the conduct of her proteges and has ordered their return by telegraphic decree. It is further known now that, although Liu ind Ch'ing had several interviews with the Japanese Foreign Minister, they have not yet had audience of the Mikado. Liu and Ch'ing are also proteges of Prince Ch'ing who backed up the eunuch in recommending them to the Empress Dowager. The fiasco of the Secret Mission, it is believed, will cause grave complications all round.
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