satisfaction to sce that many problems Over "which "had nearly" despaired Int last find their solution. I therefore Feject the doctrine of the Insolubiuity.
problem, and I hope that that theory' may' finally prove itself true in the aelual ificuties with which we are confronted, Since that speech was made many changes have occurred, not the least of them in the speaker's own coun try, but he preserved his high spirit of conciliatory endeavour, It will be really hoped that his British and French colleagues as well as his own countrymen may pay his memory the best tribute of all—by vanquishing the present deadlock. It is pleasant to think that Dr. von Hoosch's experience received' some contribution from China for in his early dave he served in the German Legation at Peking.
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