We have scon in the current! papers much about the attitude of the Mission Boards on this question, 1 make so bold as to ask, what would have been the attitude of these same Boards had they, like true men, asked the opinions of the into_prominent print on the question? These same- Boards encourage us to come to China married. They demand an examination Jot the missionary and his wife, be-make sure they are fit phy: cally' as well mentally Is it too much to expect that, in the provide of God, they are to be blessed with posterity?
If such be the ease th China with the measure of protection which extrality gives one, even if it be but 2 nominal measure of protection, should he not be consulted by there boards before they suggest that extrality be taken away from him, his their posterity Now, if the Chinese can show to the nationals most vitally interested that they are capable of ad-
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