MONARCH’S FULL DAYS

Waipa Post, Volume 48, Issue 3471, 26 May 1934, Page 5

MONARCH’S FULL DAYS

EMPEROR OF MANCHUKUO. Smoothly the machinery of State is functioning under the new Emperor of Manchukuo (states the Christian Science Monitor). Although young in years, he is quite experienced in administei'ing affairs of State. This is the third throne he has occupied. He has been trained in Western customs, social and political, by his English tutor. Governmental machinery in Manchukuo 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 houx-s. After dressing he occupies himself in reading the world papers or having a general review of the local and foreign Pi’ess given to him, but as he is fluently acquainted with the English language he generally prefers to read the newspapers published in Great Britain and the United States himself. All information regarding Manchukuo, 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 thi'oughout the whole world. At 9 a.m. he receives officials on State business, the fii’st to hand in his report being the Prime Minister. As a rule this business occupies him till mid-day. Following the morning reception, luncheon is served in the Palace, after which the young ruler generally takes a walk or plays a game of tennis. But if the weather is bad then he stays indoors and reads. After this short inteiwal of rest he once more attends to affairs of State, which fully occupy him until it is time to have dinner at 7 p.m. In the evening, if there is 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.