The following is " translation of the Prince Regent's address at the opening of the Senate:—Since assuming the Regency by Imperial Orders the sitaation of the State has been a difficult one and I have warned myself of the heavy responsibilities early and late, The Princes and Ministers have with unanimity sssisted me and, following the directions of the late Emperor, have pat the different constitutional measures in operation, in their arranged order, This is the insugoration meeting since the formation of the Senate and it gives me unbounded plessare and fication to attend this auspicious function and witness its success.
The world is progressing in the direct of " common brotherhood and competition la civilization. The fan-da mental principle for the existence of 4 state lies in intelligent administration and enlightened and improved systems, It is all the more important, however, to secure unity of mind between the Government above and the people below and insare their harmony in pulling toget The Senate is an organ representing public opinion, and its members are trasted by the Throne and revered by the people, They will no doubt be able to exert their sincere loyalty and all assist la the great schemes of the country, thus extending the effects of a constitution and setting up a model for a Parliament. This is not only an unprecedentedly glorious event for Chios, but also affords ground for endless bopes to the Government. Let the members take this to heart and easy to put forth their best energies
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