Mr. T. E. Doremus, presiding at the annual meeting of the Auwerican Association at the' United States Court for Chino,-on Wednesday, submitted the report of the year's business, which was unanimously adopted. The report states that the present roll of members has increased by 39 over the previous year. At present the membership jis as follows:—Honorary 3; Resident, 272; Non-resident, 43.
A decision has been reached, the report continues, whereby existing American organizations in China, having as their object the same useful activities for which the American Association is formed, may affiliate with it. The Foochow American Association has availed itself of this opportunity, while many other organizations which stand for the same principles are very active in the country today. An earnest effort towards united action in trade interests has been made by the Comittee of the Association, especially in regard to propaganda in the United States.
The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year:—Dr. A. Ransom was. re-elected' president and Mr. E. ©. Stocker, hon. secretary; Mr. T. E. Doremus, vice-president, and Mr. Hi. Lane is the new hon. treasurer.
The following Executive Committee was elected:—Dr. W. T. Findley, Messrs. B. C. Haile, T. Harr, H. O. Hashagen, Wi Morris, R. H. Parker, C. L. Seitz, W. B. Christian, J. §.~Potter and Dr. C.
Lincoln.
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