Aimee MePherson was popular [before this unfortunate episode, but she will be more popular now." She 'a wonderful character. From obscure beginning as a wandering, itinerant evangelist, sometimes Just a cent or two beyond dire Poverty, she rose to become the most affluent woman evangelist in the United States, possessed "persondt temple"' worth a million dollars and a fortune that. was realized from contributions of her ardent followers. Twice she ventured into matrimony. Once she went through the: divorce courts. Two children, each an issue of a The situation in China is by no means improving and the questions in the House show the anxiety of Members. I append them to date:
Colonel Day asked the Secretary of State of War how many officers and other ranks are in China; what are the regiments; and where are they stationed.
Sir L, Worthington" Evans: would refer the hon. Member to ages 28 and 29 of the current Army Estimates. The distribution of the units concerned is shown on page 134 of the current Army List.
Mr, Foot Mitchell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign whether, in view of the, vio-sal agreements, ig of the Salt Tax, the murders of British subjects, the serious position of British shareholders who have invested their savings in the railways in Chis and the ineffectiveness of diplomat remonstrances, the Government il consider the Wesirability of taling further action, international otherwise, to enforce the observance China of her obligations and undertakings.
Sir A. Chamberlain: For the: general attitude of His Majesty's Government at the present juncture, T would refer the hon. Member to an answer I returned to the hon.
Member of the Southeast Essex (Mr. Looker) on June 14. I am still in close consultation with: His Majesty's Minister, Peking, as to measures to Reprod jluced
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