General Conference of Protestant Mis sionaries in China, met in Shanghai, 25th October. Of the whole number (seven), five were present, viz:—Rev, Carstairs Douglass, L.L.D., representing Foochow, Amoy and Foriiosa; Rey. Muirhead, represen! iangsn; Rev.
Mateer, representing Shantung and Newchwang; Rev. J, Butler, representing Chekiang; and A. Wylie,' representing Hongkong, de. After a careful examination of all available data, it was found that over a hundred, being more than two-thirds of those whose opinions lind been ascertained, were in favor of a confer ence; in view of which the Committe resulved to proceed to prepare a pro. gramme and make other necessary arrange: ments, Thursday, the 10th of May, 1877, has been fixed us the time for the meeting of the Conference. After a careful analysis of all the subjects suggested, the following list has been agreed upon, Sketch of Protestant Missions in China, i ion to Christianity.
Taoujsm and Buddhism, Preaching to the Heat)
Itineration, far and near, as an Evange:
Colporta Woman The Relation of Prot and what is needed, 5 Lhe importance of a Vernacular Christian Literature, with special reference to the Mandarin.
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