_Some time ago the "Christian Herald" of New York telegraphed to Li Hung-chang, asking whether the famine in China was such as to justify an appeal to the Ameri can public. The answer was: " Certainly, me eleven millions sre starving." Funds were instantly subscribed, and then the question: was raised, How shall they he used? To hand the money over to Chinese oBicials did not seem a very satisfactory plan, so Mr. Rockhill, the American Representative in Peking, was communicated with, and asked to form a Committee. He, like many others who have administrative ability, thinks that a Committee should be composed of two with one in bed. He consulted with Mr. Richard, who has had the experience of several relief schemes, and then recommended to the New York Committee that instead of doling out money in relief, some plan, of ameliorative relief should be adopted, so as to at once relieve and prevent the recurring distress. His suggestion was not accepted, and the Rev. A. H. Smith of Tientsin was next communicated with. He at once corresponded with representative missionaries as to what practical steps should be taken. A Committee has been formed in Peking consisting of Dr. A. H. Smith for Shantung, Dr. Edwards and Dr. Atwood for Shansi, Mr. Duncan for Shensi, Dr.
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