In process of time the system has changed, but the function--shorn of its personal dominance--remains.

The nation is at present governed by the Council.

The Church (which is, of course, the Eastern Church) is represented by the Archbishop, who controls the whole spiritual functions and organization.

The connecting-link between them--they being quite independent organizations--is the Vladika, who is _ex officio_ a member of the National Council.

By custom he does not vote, but is looked on as an independent adviser who is in the confidence of both sides of national control.
{2} EDITORIAL NOTE--We shall, in our issue of Saturday week, give a full record of the romantic story of Queen Teuta and her Shroud, written by Mr.Mordred Booth, and illustrated by our special artist, Mr.Neillison Browne, who is Mr.Booth's artistic collaborateur in the account of King Rupert's Coronation.
{3} Greatest _Kingdom_--_Editor Free America_.
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