THE KOREAN CRISIS.

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THE KOREAN CRISIS.

United Press Association—Copyright SEOUL, July IS). The Emperor of Korea has decided to abdicate to-day. The Elder Statesmen have written to the Marquis Ito, stating that Japan will receive their support if he deals fairly towards the Emperor; otherwise the Elder Statesmen and the whole nation will prepare to die as martyrs. Viscount Hayaslii has arrived at Seoul. . .

There is much unrest in the vicinity of the palace. A mob attacked a newspaper office, doing much damage. Received July 21, 4.20 p.m. • SEOUL, July-21. The Ministers represented to the Emperor that his imprudence in despatching a deputation to The Hague has endangered the nation and made it necessary that lie should abdicate. The Emperor thereupon convoked the Council.. The Elder Statesmen then unanimously supported the Ministers’ views of the situation. There was much unrest in the vicinity of the Palace while deliberations were proceeding. Five thousand gathered in front of the gates and were beaten back.

The Emperor has abdicated in favor of thp Crown Prince.

Marquis Ito, Japanese residentgeneral in Korea,' refused to intervene between the Emperor and his Ministers, even when requested by his Majesty to do so. The Marquis dc dares that the Cabinet’s whole action . was based on its initiative.

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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2138, 22 July 1907, Page 3

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