It is reported in mandarin circles that Prince Ching' recently wont 'te the Grand 'Gotiucil Chiamber and informed the Grand Councillors that' their Majesties were so eager sind earnest in their desire for every kind of reform that showed sny prospect of strengthening and enriching the Em-ire that suggestions in these directions wWould'-be welcomed by their Majesties. "Furthermore his Highness koped that noone would feel.any'timidity in making suggestions to the Throne, for their Mujesties.had.given out that unintentional breaches of etiquette or Court.custom by any one proposing any new idea would not be visited by penalties as of yore, and it was hoped that this would be told to the whole country.
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