As missionaries, we have several times explained to the Japanese military authorities that it is the desire of our Consular authorities, of our Church authorities and a strong personal conviction on our own part, that our sole work be religious and humanitarian, that we have no right or desire to interfere with or to support any kind of political or military policy or action. Political and military affairs are for London, Washington and Tokyo. I may say that this Position is clearly understood by our Chinese pastors. We have been together loyal to these principles and sincere in our attitude, In Hangchow, there are a number of Chinese spies, who for the sake of currying favour with the Japanese authorities or with the local Government, are willing to work up false charges. If the Chinese invaded Japan and certain Japanese, to curry favour with the invader, presented charges, true or false, against their fellow nationals, we know what the Japanese would think of all such. It is to China's shame that there are men, who for the sake of gain, will consign their fellow nationals to terrible suffering or to death, even if they know the charges be false.
I do not say in the case of Ta Ching-wu, that he was innocent or guilty. I'do not say he was falsely or truly charged. I have no evidence one way or another.
But I have a right to say that Which is both to the advantage of the io the 8th Route Army which has had only too little done for it generally.
Now it is felt the time has come to put the Committee on a more regular footing with an elected Council and a written constitution, and a start on these lines was made Yesterday. There was a very good ear segre the Chinese Ambassador made one of his vivid speeches, and the China Campaign Committee in its new form was well launched.
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