A hundred years ago | China’s Boy Emperor

(Reuter’s Agency.)

PEKING, Nov. 28.

Hsaau Tung, the boy emperor, interviewed with regard to the withdrawal of the restriction on his movements, said he did not desire to reenter the “cage” of the Imperial City, for he disliked the imperial system which it was necessary to maintain. He anticipated keen delight at the future life of freedom and said he proposed to visit the tomb of his ancestors in Manchuria as soon as possible after which he hoped to see something of the world.

Published - November 29, 2024 02:00 am IST