The Archive · 1922

The Truth of Boxerism

To the Editor of the "Norra. Onina Datty News."

Sir,—In reply to J. D., who is evidently a bigot judging by his views published in your correspondence column to-day, I would, with your leave. like to ask him to explain several meaty points suggested by a perusal of his magnanimous letter 1. Should the innocent Chinese people at large be held responsible for the Boxer atrocities?

2. Beside the two or three Manchu princes, how many thousands of their fanatic followers did obey their masters' orders in the persecution of Christians, both forels" and Chinese? (Italics mine).

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