Here is something for the Press to protest against. Public opinion must be aroused. No orderly Republic van be established as long as such things are rampant. This the people should know. And they should also be made to understand that it is in their power to change these things, if they will only rise as One man and demand the aboli- add: tion of selfish militarism, the suppression of brigandage, and the establishment of constitutional government. If the people really demanded these things, surely they should get them. But the Press must take the lead. The Press must educate the people. The Press must create public opinion. Let the Press demand the adequate punishment of the many selfish traitors who as officials and under the guise of protectors of the }¢0- ple are responsible for the present chaotic condition of the country. The Hankow Committee would like to be of aid to the Chinese Press and People in this emergency. The Committee represents interests that are friendly to China and sincerely desires her welfare. The Committes represents the Christian Missions, the unselfish nature of whose work is becoming increasingly recognized throughout i And it represents business
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