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Show Th Queen of 81am. Next toJOng Chulalongkom, tho most powerful personality In Slam is undoubtedly tho queen, a capable and energetic woman, and altogether a remarkable personage. The position of women In Slam contrasts fevorably with that nmong other oriental peoples. peo-ples. The ordinary woman possesses euch a robust physique and erect bearing bear-ing that n strnngor easily mistakes her for a man, especially as her hair Is short cropped and the dress of both .sexes very similar. In tho general business busi-ness of life tho average. Siamese woman Is often superior to tho man; oho understands thoroughly economic as well ns. domestic household affairs, and enjoys a considerable share of freedom. Polygnmy Is fast dying out In tho lower claHjpfl and gradually decreasing amo Hio rich. What is peculiarly hopeful Is the attitude of both government and society toward trnuHin wiiwt |