To the Editor of the Sim,—Tho penultimate sentence in your leading article in to-day's issue read:
The only line for the foreign Powers to take, if they would show true friendship to the peo. ple of China, is to withhold any monetary assistaiiee in any form to. the Chinese officials, ith a view to compelling to live upon her own. resources, very well could, I commend this to. the notice} Of the deluded subscribers to the Missionary Funds, Hospital Funds and (Qo like' from. which Chinese only "derive any benefits some of which are problematical. T have been out here for quarter of a century and I have Jong ngo arrived at the conclusion that Chinese will take all and give nothing. There is ample money in local Chinese hands to ran hospitals and schools for themselves, Let them do it. might add that several thousands pounds in Chinese hands he-Tong to me on recount nf repudiated contracts. Rumour has it that a few millions are owing fo other local foreign firms by Chinese who repudiated their con. tracts, many of these Chinese. being still in business. Tats the thet eat for their own hospitals T would like to ask resident for. eigners one question. Have you any relatives or friends in your own country who are just as much, need of assistance ax the Chinese? Charity begins Tam, ete.
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