At last there are some signs indicating kening interest in western langu ing. We have hitherto been hindhand in this respect, and although there is at present no general movement, et "few of the young Hen of some of the igher classes are.seeking to acquire the English language and are willing to pay for being taught. The opportunity for teaching such is being embraced both by the mission schools and by some of the residents here. The awakening of China from her long sleep has surely begun.
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