Letter of Tientsin Branch of the L. M, Syto Press: Attitude Taken by Teachers Tientsin, Dee. 16.
The local committee of the London Missionary Society have sent a letter to tne local papers stating that the: manifesto issued by the directors of the London Missionary Society caused them the greatest surprise. They had nothing to do with it or with that issued by the National Christian Council. The letter goes on to say:—
"We feel as missionaries that i fs our duty to accept the conditions whatever they be under which we work in China; if changes come making life less pleasant or secure we are prepared to abide by them. however, that is not for us as missionaries to be taking part in agitations intended to alter the political relations between our own country and China.
"These matters happily are in the hands of competent men appointed to the task by their governments. We are content to leave it to them.
If our advice and experience are any use we are prepared to throw Tight on the position if asked, but otherwise we feel that the most valuable contribution we can make is to tinue the work entrusted steadily and wholeheartedly can."
'The' letter is signed by Mr. Lavington Hart, chairman, and the local committee of the L. M. S—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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