Since the appeal of the BRA. in this connection was first published in the "North-China Daily New July 16 some. misunderst appear to have arisen, especially: with regard to the scheme for monthly contributions, and the functions of the Advisory Committee. The scheme ut forward in that appeal was only 2 rough suggestion as to how con-Tributors could approach the task of Geeiding for themselves what might be a reasonable amount they could subscribe voluntarily. There is nothing. at all compulsory about the whole scheme. is fully appreciated that recent occurrences such as the drop in exchange have brought hardship and loss to many and increased the prosperity of others. It would, however, be quite beyond the province of. the Advisory Committee to endeavour assess these nor did their terms of Feference entitle them to take any such action. Again it has to be emphasized that there is no compulsion, bnd each individual is left to decide for himself or herself what can be just that same freedom as that for ich Great Britain is fghting.
It is that freedom, that liberty ich has now to be protected and in such a fight the widow's ays 'a5 great a spiritual part as the more munificent gifts of those blessed with greater prosperity.
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