REJOICINGS IN CHINA.
... •■ -♦ OPENING OF NEW PARLIAMENT. FROCK COATS "AND TALL HATS. (Press Assn.— By Telegraph— Copyright.) (Received April 10. 10.30 a.m.) PEKIN, April 9. The city is decorated Avith triumphal arches and flags. The streets are thronged with people. One hundred and eight-seven senators and five hundred representatives assembled m the Lower Chamber out of a total membership of 870. Nearly all wore frock coats and top hats. The senior member of the House of Representatives declared the Parliament open. . The' ceremony ■ was simplo and impressive. There are great rejoicings throughout China.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 13045, 10 April 1913, Page 3
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93REJOICINGS IN CHINA. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 13045, 10 April 1913, Page 3
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