The Archive · 1902

A Contrast

It was said that more came to congra-tulare on the rebuilding than had come to tear down the original buildings two years ago. While much may have been merely external and formal, it was by no means 1 forced expre-sion of congratulation. but was entirely voluntary and sp"ntaneous, The expression of good will by the officials will be understood by the people; the demon-tration by the people indicates that the mass of them are not anti-foreign, or anti-Christinn, and all makes for peace rather than friction.

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