The Premier, Count Katsura, had fu audience this forenoon' of the Emperor, who. has granted the following rescript to the natio "Since the outbreak of. hostile our army-and navy have ably displayed their loyalty and- bravery, the functionaries and people with minds united complying with our instructions.
"Hitherto we have steadily advanced" step by: step, neverihdless there is still a far prospect before'
I earnestly: hope that with eerest efforts for the public service we shall realise our final object."
The rescript is most opportune, and agrees with the. united deter. mination ofthe nation which has been already fully shown.-~Our own
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