The Archive · 1908

The Desire for a Parliament

In addition to representations from the gentry and people of Chekian Kiangsi, Kiangsu, Kuangtung and Hu-the promulgation of an Imperial Edict defining the time for the ranting of Pat tary representa-that ILE. Sh ig. Provincial Treasurer of tins telegraphed to the Central Government warning it that it would be impolitic to put the date for the granting of a Constitation too far off, ax there are symptoms of unrest and dissatisfaction—appareot amongst the people of Fukien province t the silence of the Throne on the subject.

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