believe that the vigorous enforcement of the extraterritorial rights which we are supposed to enjoy would be the greatest boon that could be conferred upon the Chinese. They would have a chance to see what a real nation should do for its citizens and furnish them an ideal towards which to strive.
Now about the "prominent Western Christian leader who is. considering writing to his consul and disclaiming any desire for political protection in the course of his travels in China." We are not given his name but we credit him at the outset with sincerity and stupidity. If he does not know it, the 'Recorder' certainly ought to know, that such a test of the matter will be utterly impossible. If the matter be advertised official China will be quick to make it not a test case, but a "show'' case and the brother will receive twice as much attention and protection as a visiting Prince. But suppose he is no advertiser and is honestly trying to play the game to the limit." He could make no use of a passport, itself a political instrument, por could he travel with, or we, aided by any of us missionaries who are so hopelessly entangled in our. extraterritoriality. Nor could he preach or speak in missions that have been established and maintained in the old established order. ry a Suppose that he should set' -o; alone, manage to get into interior "on his own" and when
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