The Korean Climax
TEAKS AND SOUVENIRS. Per United Press Association. By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. SEOUL, July 36. When tLhe Emperor’s abdication was announced all the ladies of the palace thronged the building, condoling, weeping, and wailing. They then carried oil every portable article as souvenirs. “ A SPOILT DESPOT.” HAYASHI SPEAKS A ‘PARABLE. TOKIO, July 27. Received 2S, 4.10 p.m. Viscount Hayashi (Minister for Foreign Adairs) in an interview described the cx-Einporor of Korea as a spoilt despot, always intent on selfish exploitation of the Koreans. If Korea’s fate be regarded as a lesson to China, it should be a warning to her to pui her home in order before some strong nation does so fop her, imitating the events at Seoul. China’s’despotism which is the worst form of government, must produce a crisis, and when the present ruling mind has gone, the State will fall a prey to intrigues.
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Southland Times, Issue 10997, 29 July 1907, Page 2
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148The Korean Climax Southland Times, Issue 10997, 29 July 1907, Page 2
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