will occur to many that interests extending as they do into all parts of China, and liable to produce fr on while bestowing yood, should he considered in the same comprehensive manner as commercial interests. They alike represent..vast_ sums of money, are pushing "and growing, and are conducted by men of intelligence and standing, Many ani ries prefer UhaL the question be not touched, for fear of restrictions. The higher Chinese officials, however, have been very per sistent, since the Boxer uprising. in urging definite regulations, both for their own peace and the better protection of missionaries.
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