China.
Pekin presents a strange sight in preparation for the return of ; the Court to the Palaces. Pagados and temples are gaudily painted and gilded, the walls of the Imperial City are colored a vivid crimson; wooden towers have replaced the destroyed stone towers. At the Chenmen the gate is flanked with painted representation of cannon.
i Foreign Ministers have refused to use the two buildings allotted to the legations to view the pageant, but allow their families to occupy them.
Many declare it is a mistake for the Powers to be represented, as it would constitute an act of homage to the Court.
A thousand well-armed Shantung soldiers have arrived at Pekin. The legation guards are confined to the barracks.
Thousands of official? received the Emperor and Empress Dowager at Pekin, riding yellow palanquins. A brilliant cavalade, with banners and umbrellas escorted them. The route, four miles long, to the palace, was lined with kneeling troops. The Dowager saw foreigners peering upon the procession and bowed to them. |
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Manawatu Herald, 9 January 1902, Page 2
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