H.E. Wu Ting-fang, Chinese Minister in Washington, has sent up a memorial to the Throne strongly urging the necessity of hastening the time for the granting of a Constitution and parliamentary representation to the Empire. "He quotes the example of Turkey, stating that the Sultan was also an absolute monarch antu recently when a definite Constitution was given. He adds that Turkey is no longer looked upon with contempt and will, without, doubt, become one of the Great Powers.
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