The Archive · 1911

Nerrngn the Prince Regent nor Prince Ching, President of the Grand

Council, was present at the closing of the National Assembly. Prince Long read the edict ordering the closing of the session. Hei Shi-chang and Na Tang, both members of the Grand Council, were standing next to bim and before Prince Pa Lun. After the edict bad been read, all present marked their respect by koeeling. Then thei! photograph of the Tzechengyuan was taken. After the members of the Grand Council hed left, Prince Po Lun soked the members of the National Assembly to have a glass of wine with him. He expressed his thanks to all for their ce-operation, and pointed out what grest trouble and devotion the members of the National Assembly had shown. The latter replied through the chairmen of the six sections. No foreigner was admitted to the farewell

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