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Show THE SHOE DIFFICULTY with the King of Burmah has at last been overcome. A bright idea has at last been conceived by King Thiban (Thibaw)and his council, and in future the King may be seen by a British representative or any foreign mission in proper style without unbooting. A large building is to be erected within the palace enclosure, to be called the foreign office. In this room a handsome dais will be raised, and on this the King will appear. The embassy will be seated on chairs with their shoes on, and must be seated before the King appears, will remain seated when his Majesty appears, and must not stir from their chairs until his Majesty is gone. The King will not see anybody's feet, as long ranges of planking like boxes will completely conceal the bodies of the mission from the King, who will thus see only their heads. |