2. The sending of imperial clansmen to foreign countries to study
the forms and conditions of European and American government.
3. The encouragement of the arts, sciences and modern
agriculture.
4. The Emperor expressed himself as willing to hear the
objections of the conservatives to progress and reform.
5. Abolished the literary essay as a prominent part of the
governmental examinations.
6. Censured those who attempted to delay the establishment of the
Peking Imperial University.
7. Urged that the Lu-Han railway should be prosecuted with more
vigour and expedition.
8. Advised the adoption of Western arms and drill for all the
Tartar troops.
9. Ordered the establishment of agricultural schools in all the
provinces to teach the farmers improved methods of agriculture.
10. Ordered the introduction of patent and copyright laws.
11. The Board of War and Foreign Office were ordered to report on
the reform of the military examinations.
12. Special rewards were offered to inventors and authors.
13. The officials were ordered to encourage trade and assist
merchants.
14. School boards were ordered established in every city in the
empire.
15. Bureaus of Mines and Railroads were established.
16. Journalists were encouraged to write on all political
subjects.
17. Naval academies and training-ships were ordered.
18. The ministers and provincial authorities were called upon to
assist--nay, were begged to make some effort to understand what
he was trying to do and help him in his efforts at reform
