Show HIS THRONE IS Emperor of Korea Sees His His' Subjects Deserting His Cause and Fear of Death 1 Haunts Him Always A ways SEOUL via Tokio r July iy 18 The 1 The Emperors Emperor's s 's loss of the loyal adherence e of f a large p portion of his subjects will it is believed result in the gradual dual de development development de de- of oJ his Majesty Majesty's e policy to always play oie one ne Minister r or faction against another so 60 as as' to prevent the concentration of power in any single body The result of this is that none will wilI faithfully support him at the risk of life The Emperor himself is constantly distrustful of all about him and haunted haunt haunt- ed d with the fear of an attempt upon his lif life Consequently boiled rice is served him at each meal id in a a lock locked d silver bowl bOYI which he opens with a key alWays always always al- al ways kept about his person Patriotic Koreans condemn his policy as sacrificing the national interest to his personal benefit and welfare The Hoi H-Ching-Hoi Hoi a progressive association asso aso- claiming a 8 membership of one on one million is now openly hostile to the Emperor and it is doubtful even if the few now stand standing by him will continue their support until the last A sufficient inducement is is likely lively to tomake make them desert the tho Emperor who is isnow isnow is' is isnow now in the most mOISt pitiable predicament |