Without going farther afield for examples, though several facts are passed under review, it suffice here to refer to the action of the British in policing the West River. It is pointed out that the snow storm of telegrams from the several mercantile and other guilds, that blocked all other business in the Imperial palace, and in the Provincial yamens, compellhesitate before to they, after wont, dawdled and procrastinated. In view of the accumulated evidence of such wide-perturbed and angry feelings, it would have been exceedingly dangerous for the officials to vacillate in purpose and hesitate in action. What was done in this regard could be and should be attempted again, and in this way the voice of the people would the effectively be heard in council-chambers of the mighty, and at no distant date. Real and substantial power would be secured, and firmly held. The one' thing above others that the Chinese Government hankers after to-day is a navy. China can never be a power worthy of name, until, like other nations, she has a powerful navy which shall fly the dragon flag, and rest on the bosom of her own harbours. Whence can come this much coveted navy? From the pockets of the people. But, until more power is conceded, and wider privileges granted let them keep their bands resolutely in their pockets, and refuse absolutely to let the money be taken from them for this parpose. On the other hand, if the Government will concede more freedom to the people, and allow them certain privileges in the government of the country, then let them arise ax one man and find the money for anew navy, which all conceive to be essenti
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