According to Chinese telegrams, an altitude of indifference wax maintained by the members of the Government Council at a recent meeting to discuss the question of the prayer to expedite the opening of a Parliament io China they neither strongly supported the application nor showed any feelings of opposition. The Baonermen, itis stated, propose to appoint two Representatives, with " view to cultivate closer relationships with the Provincial Delegates.
It is further reported that at the terview of the Delegates with Grand Councillor Shih Hsii, he observed that many of the members of the Commission of Constitutional Reforms, whom he had consulted on the subject, thought thet s Psrlismment might be deferred, a6 there was to be a Senate. The Delegates pointed out the incon gruity of the Senate as Represents tive Body, and ite utter difference. from Parliament. The Graod Councillor disaffected in consideration of the great bounties they bare received from the State. The Delegates replied that Uxey were not, bat that should their petition be] fait it was feared that their loyalty might be alienated. This seriously by Grand Coun-oiller Hei who agreed to accord the application his support.
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