"Inasmuch as these questions affect, mainly the missions, it was decided to lay the whole matter before them, with such data the subject as is now available and to request them to give these important questions their prompt and earnest attention with a view to yueh action aa to them seems wise. In order that such decisions as are reached shall have the largest. In-nonce it was felt that the mfesions, should be urged to take action fore. the convening of the come ference on' extraterritoriality December 18 or while it is stil asf ted to report' their' vent and that thay, shou be Lehations "of their seepectog Seo Tohinese Christians Mok cultable ways Iso those laying abpectis of these questions. which primarily affect: them. yffolefation Clauses Not Enough
helene ta He Tone mete 8 iis Zeamtive Commnltng bad Tique Board Secretaries iby prepared - for circulation "We are sending you package of this material under another cover With the request that you take up once with your Executive Com-mite, or such other ad-interim committee as you may have, the question of how best to secure the early consideration of these important questions by your mission.
"The Council will much appreciate hearing from you in regard to any action your mission decides to take and will welcome your opinions as to how the missions can best. express themselves unitedly through the Council on this subject, if that seems to you desirable.
"On behalf of the National Chris.
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