Show MIKADO S ADVICE TO BOYS W se precepts la d down by seem angly enl ruler in view of the astounding progress of japan it is interesting to recall the following which was issued by the emperor to the japanese schools some fifteen years ago be filial to your parents and affectionate to your brothers be loving friends conduct yourselves with modesty and be benevolent to all develop our intellectual faculties and perfect your moral powers by gaining knowledge and acquiring a profession promote public interests and advance public affairs ever respect the national con ution and obey the laws of the country and in case of necessity courageously sacrifice yourselves to te public good recent events have proved that the last injunction at least was taken to heart by the youth of japan the graphic |