Hix articles of generous treatment to be accorded to the Four Friends of Sungshan have been graciously promulgated, reports a Peking telegram. They are:—
(1) On the occasion of their being received in private audience, they will have to mak single bow only which His Majesty will ae knowledge with a bow too. Tea will be granted them and personal names will be used in addressing each other. They will be met and escorted by the Emperor within the Gate of the Palace.
(8) They may come by chairs up to the Gate of the Palace.
(3) On the occasion of holding any public court or state ceremony, they will be excused from attendance together with the officials in making obeisance or tendering congratulations to the Throne.
(4) Name stamps made of jadestone will be bestowed upon them and they may address letters to the Emperor on any topic whenever they like.
(5) On the occasion of any state banquet, they will be excused from ranging themselves amongst the officials; a special feast will be given them.
(8) They will be paid " liberal pension.
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