Sir,—As you were good enough task our opinion in regard to the present situation in China, it gives us great pleasure comply with your request.
In view of the high International interests, Commercial, Political and General, which you have come to promote, we are exceedingly thankful that you have been able to pay this visit. The Missionary element, being a large one, is naturally rently affected ly the present condition of hina, and sympathises most fully in the great object which England, especially, has in view, and which it is your aim to further, that is, the Open Door," which would afford equal opportunity in regard to Missionary work, as well as in other matters.
Our work now extends over every Frorines, and comprehends Evangelistic, medical, Educational and Literary efforts It is of supreme importance to us that the Open Door, which happily has prevailed for a number of years in China, under the existing treaties, should be maintained, and we would strongly deprecite any alteration in the status quo by the intervention of any foreign power, in any part of the Chinese Empire. Our standpoint as Missionaries, in this respect, is quite in accordance with the Commercial and Political aspects of the case, and has a most important bearing on the advancement of China in all departments of life. We gladly avail ourselves, therefore, of this opportunity to express our entire concurrence in your endeavours, and earnestly hope they will be successful.
We have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, Very humble servants, W. Muraneap,
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