The European G.O.M. of the Orient still rotaing undiminished, despite the si vivacity, enthu: feature, azo and ingly resembles surface similarity identity in_the veterans, Both have'riven to these uni positions by the sheer strength of individ hal genius, Both occupy to-day the highest positions attainable in their respective spheres—the one in Tmperial sorrico, the other in scientific work.
On enquiring, at an interview the other day, as to his health, Sir Robert focussed his answer on others, nobel bineelf, Inoked wonderfully well after all the trials of the past months, What of being Hombarited by a Goverament you hare served #0 long "Oh! it is all in the My a's work. chief Joss been manuseripit and notes collected throwzhout the year on all sorts of subjects. They are irreparable."
"Your article on Boxerism sed quite ©Yes, an astonishing interest was ayoused which greatly surprised me, That first article wax bat the "tapping of the yang? seen tit in the 4 zine. The seem was more toned down. The third, which is constructive. I still j Adhere to the opinions expressed. The potentialities of China will yet surprise the world."
"What of the immediate future?"
"A reformest China without a doubt, "That will not be in x day, but, the work of reform will now be set about in earnest."
"How?"
"Well I havea scheme on hand nw, It is netlike the great drastic and sweeping measures subuntted in the sixties, but very simple pian that can be im ly, put into operation, One or two points an 1.—The institution of a 4th or se'ence dexree. The ordinary Chinese students will c ntinne, but this science degree would be taken after the present Doctorate (Chun Shih) and be required of all entering upon official life. The great difficulty hitherto experienced in all educational efforts, has been to fied an outlet for the students. This degree, being a pass-1 career, will creat a supply of students, tas a chimney erea'es a draught. 2.—The creation of a t n barcan in Peki fix termin pare ant publish the necessity Li nature, The translators will be men who are experts i: the particular branch of science with which they deal. rhe establishment of a college in provincial cubital throughout te Empire. That will take some time, hut it en be done.
4.—Tho equipment of a military academy for the training of cadets for the Army.—a Sandhurst indeed in Peking. At the same time the duties of police to be undertaken by ar-cular Constabulary—not by the military as at present.
naval school to be started in each of the present battleships so as to prepwe tthe further ships that will be necessary when China has recovered her position. b—A wiiment of th dents te be sent abroad indicate the general line and of the scheme.
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