MONARCH’S FULL DAYS

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 May 1934, Page 5

MONARCH’S FULL DAYS

EMPEROR OF MANCHUKUO Smoothly the machinery of State is functioning under the new Emperor of Mauchukuo, states the “Christian Science Monitor.” Although young in years, ho is quite experienced in administering affairs of State. This is the third throne ho has occupied. He has been trained in Western customs, social and political, by his English tutor. Governmental machinery in Mauchukuo is strictly modern. The Emperor’s allegiance to the past is manifested only in State ceremonials and royal ritual. This was evidenced at the time of his accession. The whole of the day from early morning till late at night is carefully divided. It very seldom happens that any deviation is made from the methodical time-table of his daily work. He is accustomed to rise at very early hours. After dressing he occupies himself in reading the world papers or having a general review of the local and foreign Press given to him.

but as he is fluently acquainted with (ho English language he generally prefers to read the newspapers published in Great Britain and the I’nited States himself. All information regarding A'lanchukuo, which appears in the, foreign Press, is handed to him for perusal, and he also takes great interest in all information of a political and diplomatical nature throughout the whole world. At 9 a.m. he receives officials on State business, the first to hand in his report being the Prime Alinister. As a. rule this business occupies him till midday. Eollowing the morning reception, luncheon is served in the Palace, after which Hit! young ruler generally lakes a. walk or pin vs a game of tennis. But if the weather is bad lhen bo stays indoors and reads. Aller this short interval of rest he once more attends to affairs of State, which fully occupy him until ii is time io have dinner al 7 pan. . In the evening, if there js no important; business or function to attend, he spends his time at home with his wife and nearest friends, playing billiards or listening to the radio. Usually he retires about 10 o’clock'.