Would it be possible in the consideration of Extralit some plan whereby abolished in certain sec country, at first, and as the Chi Judieial' system' grew and efficiency of a other parts of the interior of China be freed from Extrality? It is no) argument to state that it is the last place, or nation to have such a condition of affairs. Let us admit that it is possibly the Inst nati needing the condition As soon as it is evidenced that China has a cial system commensurate with The situation, then automatically, extrality falls by the board. But to become over-magnanimous at this time because of some sentimentality, not the better part of statesman-chip. Frankness, fairness, and justice, not only to and for China, but for and to all those who are vitally interested in China, who are freely giving their lives for China, but who do not see that there is. advantage accruing to anyone, by running unnecessary risks, at this chaotic. time in China's' history. Were China's house in order, there might be more light shed on the subject, but just now, the abolition of extrality, especially for the interior of China, would be to create more heat than light, more danger than good, and no advantage to China itself.
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