The British authorities appear to have taken a alming atte toward he ation a the jon of missionaries of their nation during {ho present erie Where definitely dangerous conditions exist it es Understood that the Con-
Jsular advice to evacuate women and children hes" been forthcoming and in certain areas, notably North Shans, accordingly, although 5 have decided to remain at thole posts. There is Japparently no. desire that missionaries. shou even contemplate evacuation where the situation feannot be described. as dangerous. The mis-Slonaries themselves recognize that they have a part to play with their fellow Christians in an hour of" intense diMieuily and their traditions do, not point the way to abandonment of the {ask to which they have devoted their lives, with the already noted reservation, regarding the proper removal of wives and children from manifestly dangerous surroundings. This view evidently shared by their American colleagues who may be expected to take exactly the same linea point which Washington will probably appreciate when the situation has been more clearly expounded from this side of the Pacific. {in other words missionaries do not intend to [show less devotion to their work here than the merchants and traders whose sturdy persistence fand disregard of danger has been an inspiration {to their community. This is generally welcomed, for those who are best acquainted with China's needs will agree that missionary labour has: been of the utmost benefit to this country. To Jimpose upon it a period of inactivity would most regrettable. and tnfict an unmerited disbility on Chinese institutions Ina time of much stress and strain when missionary ministrations
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