The interesting feature of the presentation was that it was done by the Grand Secretary, Yung Lu, who was specially deputed to convey the sentiments of joy which moved the heart of the Empress Dowager, and who made his first ceremonial call on the Ministers as was previously arranged. He appeared with his usual graciousness and his mouth flowed with complimentary remarks. With the supremacy of the Empress Dowager, Yung Lu appears as her chief adviser, recognised also by the representatives of Foreign Governments.
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