he rehearses court ceremonies, [178];
his position weakens, [185];
the communication from Liang Ch'i-chao, [185]-[188];
attempts to placate Japan, [189];
distributes patents of nobility, [189];
financial troubles, [190];
issues the Mandate of Cancellation, [191];
his retirement sought, [193];
he offers to resign, [194];
his death, [196];