n represented as
inspired by the unanimous will of the people, it is well known that
the same has been the work of ignoble men whose bribery and
intimidation have been sanctioned by the authorities. Although inept
efforts have been made to disguise the deceit, the same is unhidden
to the eyes of the world.

Fortunately it is said that the President has from the very
beginning maintained a calm attitude, speaking not his mind on the
subject. It is now as easy to turn the tide as the reversing of the
palm. It may be objected that if the "face" of the nation is not
preserved in view of the interference of Foreign Powers, there will
be great danger in future. But it must be observed that official
declaration can only be made in accordance with the will of the
people, the tendency of which can easily be ascertained by searching
for the facts. If the will of the people that the country should be
the common property of the Nation be obeyed and the idea of the
President that a Dynasty is as cheap as a worn-out shoe is heeded,
the latter has it in his power to loosen the string that suspends
the bell just as much as the person who has hung it. If the wrong
path is not forsaken, it is feared that as soon as the heart of the
people is gone, the country will be broken to pieces and the
dismemberment of the Nation will take place when alien pressure is
applied to us. We who have hitherto received favours from the
President and have received high appointments from him hereby offer
our faithful advice in the spirit of men who are sailing in common
in a boat that is in danger; we speak as do those who love sincerity
and cherish the unbroken word. We hope that the President will, with
courage, refuse to listen to the speech of evil counsellors and heed
the voice of conscience and of honour. We further hope that he will
renew his promise to protect the Republic; and will publicly swear
that a monarchical system will never again appear.

Thus the heart of the people will be settled and the foundations of
the Nation will be consolidated. Then by enlisting the services of
sagacious colleagues in order to surmount the difficulties of the
time and sweeping away all corruption and beginning anew with the
people, it may be that the welfare and interest of the Nation will
be furthered. In sending this t