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Saigb Takamori, a gentleman of Kagoshima, was incomparably the most heroic figure among the leaders of that revolutionary movement which, early in the present generation, brought the Emperor to his own again. More than any other individual he had contributed, by his courage, his sagacious plans, and the magnetism of his personal influence, to ensure the triumph of the loyal cause. And when the struggle was over, Imperial honours showered upon him. At this moment Saig5 had the nation at his feet. Tlie men of Satsuma, in particular, worshipped the very ground he trod upon. Now while Saigo was intensely loyal he was also intensely conservative, and grievously disliked the violent changes which soon became the order ef the day. This rase for innovation filled him with disgust and concern. The government in which he was called to take part, appeared to him to
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North China Herald
Shanghai, Shanghai, CN
Fri, Jul 23, 1897
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