According to despatches of November 15, it is stated that the Empress of China died on that day at two o'clock in the afternoon. The Emperor died the day before at five o'clock. The name of the Empress was Tzu-Hsi; the most powerful woman ruler in the world, and the one who ruled over the greatest number of people, male or female. She was of Manchu origin, 74 years of age. Altho only dowager queen, she was after all the real ruler of China. The emperor was a weak character compared with the queen. Altho it is supposed that she instigated the Boxer uprising, she granted many reforms. Among the many minor edicts of great benefit was one prohibiting the binding of feet. It is said that the one who will act as regent is the emperor's brother, Prince Chun, a very well-educated and progressive man. The one who succeeds as emperor, Pu Yi, is but three years old.
