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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 10 April 1914, Page 3

All administrative conference sat at Pekin some weeks ago to consider a proposal made by the President that he should worship at the Temple of Heaven on the occasion of the Chinese New Year, wearing the ceremonial robes of the most ancient times, thu s reviving the sacerdotal office of the Emperors. It is believed that the conference agrees with the proposal, which is the forerunner of the establishment of Confucianism as the State religion This " window-dressing "—it is nothing more, since China has moved far beyond, archaic rituals—forms a useful <md interesting commentary on last year's Christian prayers in Christian countries for the welfare of the Chinese Republic by request of the Government.