The Shosho (the imperial edict, decree) declared that the aim of the Charter Oath of Five Articles would be expanded to permit setting up of Genroin (Senate) (Japan), Daishin-in (Predecessor of the Supreme Court of Japan), and Chihokan Kaigi (assembly of prefectural governors), in order to establish the constitutional system of government gradually.
五箇条の御誓文の趣旨を拡充して、元老院(日本)・大審院・地方官会議を設置し、段階的に立憲政体を立てることを宣言した。