This paper was adopted by practically all the Americans who have been besieged in Peking, the matter having been t up at the suggestion of Mr. 5. H. Cox VS. Minister. All the points were fully considered in several meetings, and the action as it stands is unanimous.' The paper as presented to Mr. Conger is signed by nearly all Americans (some being absent at the time) in the order of their length of residence in China, The first name is that, of Dr.W.A.P. Martin, President of the Imperial University, who has been fifty years in China. It is followed by that of ihe Rev. Join Wherry, D.D., 36 years in China, Rey, Chauncey Goodrich, D.D.. 34 years, Rev. J. L. Whiting, 32 years, Rev. 'Arthur H. Smith, 28 years, Rev. W. S. Ament, 23 years, Rev. F. M. Chapin, 20 and many' others of shorter terms It is now published with a view to inviting attention to it, and consideration of its suggestions In view of the fact that the Allied troops have occupied Peking, we, the undersigned, deeply interested in' the reformation of China and impressed with the imperative need of changes in the coming
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