Prince Ch'ing has usually been very frank in expressing his opinions alike to foreigners and to the Chinese Court. It is interesting to have his ideas on one or two joints of present moment. For example, he is decidedly of the opinion that the Americans ought to have handed over their sections on their departure to the Chinese direct, That would have been tangible evidence that the Powers intend to gradually hand over Peking to the Chinese authorities, Further it would have had a good effect at the present juncture. As to The return of the Court his opinion is that there is no likelihood of the Iiperial household coming back before the early autumn, Regarding the relations between the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and whether the Intter would soon be restored to power he dare not express any opinion, He thinks that the re establishment of the Imperial University ought to take place as soon as possible, and he has already officially asked the President, the Rey. W, A. P. Martin, LL.D,, to inform the various Professors that their services will soon be again required. It is interesting to lorn that Dr. Martin has sent in a strong letter urging the reconstruction of the University without delay and for these reasons:—(1) The speedy re-establishment of such an institution would be a proof that the nation was bent on Reform; (2) An. educational rise of the kind would quist anxieties in the public mind and have a good moral effect; (3) There is an urgent demand for the kind of men the institute would supply.
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