According to Chinese information an Association has been formed in Peking, with the object of expediting the opening of Parliament, It has tel grapbed to the Provincial Assembli and to educational avd other publ bodies in all the provinces, pointing out the urgent neces-ity of an early opening of Parlisuient, and requesting them to take action and send delegates to support the provincial delegates in their petition, Replies, it is stated, have been received from many provineer, expressing approval and promising to sodd representatives to Peking. They have vowed a determination not to cease their efforts till their object has been gained.
February 15.
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