A remarkable statement appeared here in the "Chinese Times" a few days ago. Tt was reported that lady, whose ons would for a million dollars, has come forward and offered the whole to anyone who will become the renovator of Uhina and the saviour of her dilapidated fortunes. The lady is said to be from the Fukien province, What it appears to can only be poniard or the revolver. it is assumed that only by the harshest of measures can Chins be rid of her tyrants, by whom are meant, of course, the present ruling dynasty. This striking offer furnishes the text for long article, in which paucity of real leaders is lamented, and astonishment expressed that woman has come forward to be the heroine of the hour. The writer proceeds to draw a parallel betwoon Russia end the China of to-day, and to assume that only by adopting the methods of the Nihilists can success be achieved. Examples ure quoted of the heroism of devatad women in the past who have done and suffered much for their country's liberty. The article is indicative of the undercurrent of feoli: ig existing in China, and shows that the minds of the few, at any rate, are the vortex of strong emotions and deep passions.
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