The Emperor of China's Marriage.

Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 226, 29 October 1887, Page 3

The Emperor of China's Marriage.

The expenses of the forthcoming marriage of the Emperor of China are estimated cib nearly £2,000,000, to be raised by special contributions from the different provinces. The Empress Dowager has issued the following decree on the subject : "It is proper that preparations should now be made for the great event of the marriage of his Majesty, the Emperor. "We have, therefore, ordered the Controller of the imperial household to take all the .steps prescribed for this occasion in the imperial statutes. The state expenditure is sti ictly limited by fixed rules, and great expenses are being incurred for the work of military reorganisation. More than one misery has been general throughout the provinces, and consideration for the sufferings of the people accentuates the importance of economy. The court ought to set an example of thrift to the nation, and the sacred duty of all high functionaries is, according to our desire, to encourage simplicity of living and to discourage extravgance. Let them, therefore, enjoin their subordinates to pursue honest courses. With thfs object wo ha\e commanded Prince Chun to examine, from time to time, all the accounts opened under this head. As for the duties and preparations which devolve in consequence of this event on the different public departments, let each of them, after complete and respectful examination of the established usages, address us memorials on the subject, and await our further orders."