A correspondent states that the kind of government obtaining in Japan is strongly favoured by Prince Ching, Dake Tsai Tsth and other Mancha high officials in the capital, as the supreme power still lies in the hands of the Throne. The various Chinese Ministers abroad, and students who have studied or are studying in Europe and America, all advocate taking England as the model for China, but Yuan Shih-kai, being of opinion that Chinese are not yet educated to the necessary standard, recommends Germany as the future model for China, As thei Majesties seemed to be uncertain which form of government to choose, it was suggested that special Commissioners should be sent to visit the three countries mentioned, make an exhaustive examination of their respective forms of government and then report them to the Throne, which could then make the necessary selection for introduction into the country. As this will give Peking breathing time it was eagerly seized upon by their Majesties with the result that the recent decrees were promulgated, commanding Ta Shou to proceed to Japan, Wuang Ta-hsi to England Vu Shih-mei to Germany.
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