and alarm cane directly traced to. the The cause of all such unpeaceful rumours
producers of vile literature. These men act cumprivilegio and hence the inertia of the officials. In dealing with this question of vile literature it will not, be sufficient to raw up an idea expivyatorius and proscribe certain books, phrases, etc. For a final rottlement of the question. responsibility should be placed on proper shoulders and not shifted on to the defenceless scamp or coolie who becomes the scape-goat for the crimes of men in position and power.
The Rev. Timothy Richard, appends the following note to our correspondent's com: munication Since the last acknowledgment of subscriptions for Famine Relief in Shensi "H" hag sent us $2 which has been duly forwarded, All friends will feel very thankful that no more funds are needed, a3 abundant rains have fallen.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.