Shortly thereafter, a rescript arrived from Constantinople confirming Kara Mustafa Pasha in the governorship. The "Rescript" was issued by Emperor Meiji of Japan on 4 January 1882. Any alleged patriotic conduct must be punished if it violates published imperial rescript. In February 1798 an imperial rescript recognized Kheraskov for his poetry. The Imperial Rescript on Education was repealed, and the Imperial University system reorganized. A rescript of the Sacred Congregation of Indulgences, in 1686, urged its establishment wherever possible. He challenged the Imperial Rescript on Education and spoke against the Russo-Japanese War. The Imperial Rescript to Soldiers and Sailors became compulsory reading for students during this period. The central focus of his lectures was the Imperial Rescript on Education. On October 30, 1890, he presided over the enactment of the "Imperial Rescript on Education". By a rescript of Oct. 7, 1908, Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a preparation for the lectures he translated the Imperial Rescript into English. He also cooperated with in the preparation of the Imperial Rescript on Education. Maria Theresa's Rescript of 1779 was kept in force until 1868. In response, Maximinus issued a rescript encouraging every city to expel its Christians.