It is reported from Peking that at a recent conference between members of the Government Advisory Council and the Bureau for the Investigation of Constitutional Government it was decided to send " circular note to all Provincial Officials above the Fourth grade (begining from the Provincial Judges) asking for their opinion as to when a Parliament ought to be granted to the Empire. It is understood that the Throne intends to be guided by the majority of high officials holding a opinion on the subject,
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