The institution of the different offices by the State has been for
the welfare of the people, and the Cabinet, the various Ministries
in the Capital, the Vice-royalties, Governorships,
Commissionerships, and Taotaiships, have therefore been
established for the safe protection of the people, and not for the
benefit of one man or of one family. Metropolitan and Provincial
officials of all grades should ponder over the present
difficulties and carefully perform their duties. We hereby hold it
the duty of the senior officials earnestly to advise and warn
their subordinates not to shirk their responsibilities, in order
to conform with Our original sincere intention to love and to take
care of Our people.
Bearing the Imperial Seal and Signed by Yuan Shih-kai, the
Premier;
Hoo Wei-teh, Minister of Foreign Affairs;
Chao-ping-chun, Minister of the Interior;
Tan Hseuh-heng, Acting Minister of the Navy;
Hsi Yen, Acting Minister of Agriculture, Works and Commerce;
Liang Shih-yi, Acting Minister of Communications;
Ta Shou, Acting Minister of the Dependencies.
25th day of the 12th moon of the 3rd year of Hsuan Tung.
TERMS OF ABDICATION
N.B. These terms are generally referred to in China as "The
Articles of Favourable Treatments."
A.--Concerning the Emperor.
The Ta Ching Emperor having proclaimed a republican form of
government, the Republic of China will accord the following
treatment to the Emperor after his resignation and retirement.
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