In reference to the views of your corre-
Daily X be simply represent the extremists of the obstructives or "Stupid Par They have alway posed the y, but they behaved themselves like gentlemen—and been ably answered by equally and far better men. The bes men in this city are friends of foreign education, and rome of them are highly respected and trusted by the Empress Dowager. A mei ber of the faculty told me that he had good reason to believe that the University is safe—no matter who memorialises against it. The work of teaching is going on in the most satisfactory manner, the tridents are many of them lads of good abilities and belong to some of the highest families in Peking. They work well and, without any pressure or persuasion, enter into the gymnastic exercises with avidity, B.A's, M.A's, and Doctors of Literature condescending to find delight in turning head over heels and other graceful feats with asmuch zest as the most vivacious Shanghailanders. Wonders will never cease; s0 much the better.
11th March.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.