The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-28
SON OF HEAVEN
PREPARES FOR
ENVIRONMENT
PU II Will Become Imperial
Ruler of 100000
in ManChoukuo.
Copyright. 1894. BY United Press

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HSINKING, Manchuria. March l.
-fThursday)-Henry Pu Vi, The
True Son Of Heaven" whom man
and destiny have moved on and
of imperial thrones since he was
q whimpering infant, was to be en-
throned today as first emperor Of
the Japanese-protected state Of
Manchoukuo.
In Shuntien Light OF Heaven
squsre stood glittering altar at
which the slender, bespectacled
young prince. now %. was to touch
the sacred ancestral seal and swear
to Shang-Ti, the supreme being, to
uphold and defend the well-being
of nation of 3OO0O,00O souls-a
state carved from the vast empire
he twice headed
Reed-like in the trim uniform of
2 field marshal, the young prince
emerged temporarily from his pre-
coronation seclusion to receive the
representatives of the press of the
world.
Effect of Fast Show
For four measured minutes the
correspondents stood close by the
august presence of the child of
destiny" and heard his message.
The effects of his three days fast
showed in his pale ascetic face as
he expressed his appreciation of the
interest" the world has shown in
his enforcement.
Hsinking, usually the quieteSt OF
capitals, throbbed with the excite
ment of the impending coronation.
Thousands of perSons-the fighting
men of Manchu, Mongolians, White
Russians and other nationalities-
jammed the dusty streets and filled
every building to overlooking.
Temperatures OF II degrees below
zero did not dampen their enthusl-
assn. nor did the presence of Japa-
nese and Manchoukuo soldiers.
Dressed for Ceremony
Meticulouslv an old servitor
dressed the dali, slender youth in a
let black fox fur robe girdled by an
elaborate yellow silk sash embossed
with the new imperial orchid crest,
the Kingdoms chosen flower. His
head dress was the same worn by
his imperial anceStors-of dark
cloth set off with fifteen priceless
pearls.
Thus clad and escorted by court
dignitaries, Pu vi, regent of Man
choutsuo, was to to leave his resi-
dence and start, in solemn march,
to the altar of heaven. There, under
the guidance of the all supreme,
Shang-Ti, by whose grace kings
reign and princes decree justice"
the young ruler was to receive the
imperial seal from the hands of
specially selected functionarY. When
he touched the seal. carved of the
finest jade, he was to cast off his
regency and become head of the
new dynasty.
Only officials invited by the
regent or approved by him were
permitted to attend the first cere-
money of ascension.
Shuntien square was enclosed by
yellow curtains. The enforcement
hall had a golden ceiling and a red
carpet was on the floor. At the
right of the altar of heaven was a
small restroom, where the regent
was to be seated awaiting the cere-
mony.
KOw Tow Banned
Officials, priests and other func-
tionaries were to approach him in
the restroom after brief pause.
They we're ordered by the prince
not to kow tow by touching the
floor with their foreheadS as in by
gone centuries. Instead they were
to bow respectfully as one of their
number handed him a petition
representing their own wish that
he accept petitions of the people
and perform the rites that would
make him their emperor.
Pu vi was then to arise and be
escorted by officials to the altar
erected to Shang-Ti. While all face
the south, the regent will cast in
CenSe into a nearby vessel and step
to the small altar. There he will
pay homage to the supreme being
and call upon him to witness the
ascension. He then will offer a
prayer for his people and his
country