That " Censor should devote a little time to denouncing the Kuowénpao is not astonishing, for that paper has persisted in publishing strong criticism of the present Chinese Government when the only possible result was the further irritation of the Empress Dowager and Ler allies against the Emperor and the Progressive Party. The Palace has no superabundance of peace or good temper within its walla, A friend of " high official of the ancient type informed me: " When my friend was before the Empress Dowager a fow days ago, she burst out: All these troubles and disturbances are entirely due to your Em-Fin-huan, ete." When in-daube always ley and his friends, Wong Tung-ho, Chang the blame on your opponents. It isa pity the Emperor cannot relieve his loneliness and weariness with the grand sentiment of Browning: tithe Tuto @ dark, tremendous sea of cloud, It is but for a time; I press God's lamp Close to my breast—its splendour, soon or late Will pierce the gloom; I shall emerge
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