"Should emergency arise, offer yourselves courageously to the State; and thus guard and maintain the prosperity of Our Imperial Throne coeval with heaven and earth."

"We must never forget the sacrifices made by those who came before us."

"I announce to the world that I have succeeded to the Imperial Throne and have assumed the sovereignty of the country, and that the Imperial Oath of Five Articles is established as the fundamental prin…"

"We will establish a parliament, and decide all things by public discussion."

"We shall adopt the best features of foreign civilization to strengthen Our nation."