Wheh publishing the manifesto by 82 Britith and American mission aries protesting against the political tivation of the National Christian Council, we said that we thought the signatories bad done wisely in Keeping clear of doctrinal questions. As a matter of fact there appears to be a sharp difference of opinion {between the N. C..C, and some missionaries under this heading also; and if we are not mistaken, doctrine the chief ground on which tha meeting called' for next Tuesday likely to base its protests epainst the N.C. C. This question, however, % one from which we, in com mon with most Iny papers, would steer clear as mach as possible and lwo pather that! the signatories tis tie manifesto we publiclied four days ago are equally anxious to.con. fine "thebs censure to' politienl matters and are not.trenehing in any: wey on the religious dispute.
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