(Continued from page 119.) utterances of their leaders. The Democrats seek to minimize what has 20 to 40 more. Idaho, Iowa, Montana, taken by the two misslonares over a wide area of that thickly populated region, They were blazing the trail for the host of Ambassadors of the Cross, who have succeeded them and entered into their labours.
To hear Mr. Bryson talk in recent years was to see a vivid procession of the saints and heroes of missionary annals in China, whose names are inscribed on the roll of fame for the Tu both eases the wish may be father to the thought. Democratic estimate of the situation to date appears to be one which contends that President Roosevelt has a distinct advantage in the South, Southwest and along the border, assuring him in those States running south and west from Virginia to Arizona of some 180 votes in. the electoral col-loge. Along the Pacific Coast he is at present expected to pick up from that he is reasonably certain of Wisconsin's. 12, suggesting that the Prasident is sure of somewhere in the neighbourhood of 260 votes out of the 266 necessary to secure his re-election 1 {or 'a second term of office. This forecast takes no account of Minnesoor Michigan, Mlinois, or New Jersey, New York or the many others which to make up a group of 239 electoral votes. ous friends, he lived a full and satisfying lite." But, six years later, he heard once more. the East a collin' and needed little persuasion to return with one of his sons to the scene of his former labours in Tientsin.
The Trans-Siberia route provided a great thrill for him at the age of 85, He enjoyed every moment of It, making occasional comparisons of the diffe ence in travel across the world between 1600 and 1028. "During the last eight years, his physical powers gradually diminished " but his" keen Interest. in world affairs and all the Fecent developments in mission polley was maintained up to the last, Life of Striking Simpltelty is dimeult to sum up in a fow words the leading characteristics of this sturdy son of 'Scotia, He had the national reticence in' speaking. about the things that lay deepest in. hhis nature and seldom expressed the most intimate thoughts of his heart about Life and the Great Beyond, But his convictions were based upon the solld foundations of experience all vital matters and his faith was clearly revealed in a life of striking simplicity, apparent to all observers.
One remembers, too, his courteous tolerance of the opinions of those who differed from him on questions: of religious belief and, although a form-Idable opponent in debate, who stated his case with the utmost vigour and directness. he never yielded where a principle was involved and never harboured a grudge against anyone.
More than one old colleague has remarked that they never heard him say an unkind word and he detested malicious gossip. His ringing laugh-or was infectious and he revelled in a good story with a keel, sense of humour which is the salt of life. He loved little children and took intense interest and delight In the arrival and progress of the numerous grandchildren. "He has passed to his reward, full of years and beloved by a wide circle of friends, who wilt cherish his memory and thank God for the consistent example of a good and gracious life,
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