New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-30
NEW EMPEROR
". RULES JAPAN
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ment-that OF the death Of the En-.
peror-was made within an hour.
At the end upward Of twenty thou
sand subjects silently paid their last
homage outside the palace gates. 1t
was a marvellous scene when messen-
gers silently mingled with the crowds
and scattered and posted announce
ments Of the Emperor's death. Deep
emotion swept the multitude. but there
was no evidence OF excitement. The
only sound was a long drawn sigh Of
sorrow.
Within the palace tho death was
communicated to the waiting imperial
princes and notabilities, whereupon
without delay the accession ceremonies
\were begun at the imperial sanctuary
at / O'Clock. The shrine was decorated
according to the Shinto rites Prince
Iwakura, the chief ritualst, offlciated,
laying the Offering on the sacred altar.
He was assisted by subordinate, who
rang a bell while the offerings were
being placed. The oath was read in
the presence Of the ministers Of state,
the councillors and other dignitaries.
Receives tho Sacred Treasures.
The ceremony at the sanctuary will
be repeated in the next two days.
more impressive scene occurred In the
throne room OF the palace when the
new Emperor Yoshihito received the
sacred treasures. His majesty entered
the hall preceded by the Minister Of
the Household. the Chief of the Board
! OF. Ceremonies. the Lord Chamberlain,
military and naval aids and the impe-
rial princes. He was followed by
! Prince Yamagats, president Of the
Privy Council; Marquis Matsukata,
member Of the Privy Council; Marquis
Inouye, Councillor Of State, and others
OF similar rank; the Premier Marquis
Saionji; the ministers Of state, mar
shals, generals and admirals.
The scene lacked brilliancy, though
not solemnity, for the majority OF those
present were without uniforms. They
had remained in the palace for two
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to their homes prior to the ceremony.
The Emperor assembled the throne,
before which had been placed simple
wooden tables. On these reposed the
sacred sword and necklace, two OF the
three sacred treasures. The third or
the sacred treasures, the mirror, which
is deposited In the Shrine Of Ise, will
be received by the Emperor later The
imperial and national seals also were
taken over by his majesty, who imme-
diately arose and, standing, received
the homage OF the entire assemblage.
This concluded the ceremony.
The Emperor then retired, followed
by the ministers and the military aids,
bearing the sacred treasures and the
Lord Chamberlain, who bore the seals.
1t is impossible TO give the exact pro-
cedure which Will be followed, because.
while the programme was completed
two years ago, the Emperor neglected
to sign it. asserting that thereN was
ample time for that. The promulga-
ton Of the programme will be one OF
the first acts of the Privy Council
under the new Emperor.
To Be Buried at kioto.
The date for the funeral has not been
fixed. Probably it will take place with
in month at Kioto, where the En-
peror had expressed a desire to be
buried, on the site Of Maruyama Palace.
built by Hideyoshi, In the sixteenth
century. The old form Of funeral cere-
monies doubtless will be modified con-
siderably because it is impossible to
adapt old usages 10 modern conditions.
but many unique customs will be re-
| tanned.
Under the household law the public
coronation of Emperor Yoshihito must
be held at Kioto. This probably will
take place about one year hence. Other
details have not yet been announced.
II Is believed, however, that business
will be interfered with as little as pos
sible. Ali entertainments will cease for
a protracted period. which so Tar has
not been designated
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will be announced tomorrow, together
with other details on which the Council
OF State is now engaged. There is q
possibility that a special session OF
Parliament will be called for the pur-
pose of securing the fullest corpora
ton.
It is not believed that the accession
of the new Emperor will change the
situation with regard 10 the policies Of
Japan. Yoshihito Is highly respected by
his subjects. The ceremonies this
morning in connection with his aces
sion under the constitution promulgated
by his father invest his person and
surroundings with the same sscredness
as his predecessor
The American Ambassador. Charles
Page Bryan, was the first caller at the
palace otter the announcement OF the
death Of the Emperor. He was accom-
panied by Charles ]. Arnell, Japanese
secretary and interpreter, and presented
condolences All the powers have been
notified, and the foreign representatives
will call at the palace tomorrow.
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