State Ceremonies Bill was passed for the first time. A member suggested that the terms Lao-yi, Taitai, Tajen, etc., were opposed to the spirit of Republicanism and he hoped that the Government would be asked to prohibit peacock-tail hata, official buttons and similar decorations. This was approved by the House whereon the Government representative replied that such old decorations would automatically dit-appear when the Bill was passed. The Bill was referred to a special committee.
The National Council hes appointed a committee to draft the details of the Parliament Elections Bill before the 18th instant.—Reuter.
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