Show ODD CUSTOM THERE TOKIO July IT Although Although Korea is under an absolute monarchy the democratic demo demo- cratic custom has existed since olden days of demanding the retirement from the throne of a sovereign whose conduct en endangers endangers endangers en- en dangers the national welfare When such an occasion arises the usage prevails that all the Cabinet Ministers shall appear be before before before be- be fore their ruler One of them acting as spokesman humbly states the advisability It ity of the Emperors Emperor's retirement In favor of a rightful successor When this state is reached the Emperor Is morally bound to abdicate |