The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-09-25

ct cruelty Their idea In acting thus Is
to wipe away the disgrace on the nation
When the kiangsi riots took place Sin
Wen Ching was governor, and as the peo-
pie were then acting from the same motive,
he prohibited the officials from Furnishing
the people. telling his subord.nates: The
foreigners have been in our country a long
time against our will. and should now
allow the people 10 take revenge You Of
hcials need not trouble yourselves, as l
thus wiz tooR 9h b al asa
.petitioned for punishment. but as he was In
favor at court. he was not punished for the
also the people are acting for faithful rea-
sons, and cannot be called mobs. but they
are only stupid to mix up with mobs As
hearted men who treat others as you would
be treated yourselves. we dare say this
matter. too. can be easily settled. and that
you viii take pity on the present difficulties
OF our government and the Emperor.
CHIEF CAUsE OF THE RIOTS.
'Of course es consequence OF, the war
with Japan there Is an increased hatred of
Foreigners which probably is one of the
principal reasons for the recent riots. But
back OF all other reasons remains the fact
that the Christian missionaries by their
teaching enlightening and elevating the
masses OF the millions This is fatal to the
powers both Of the priests and mandarins.
VINO pr00t Dy the ignorance and super
stition OF the people, and so are bitterly
opposed TO Christianity. This Is the direct
cause OF the cruel persecution OF the mis-
ribe massacre even OF helpless women,
children and babes.
The proclamations of Ii Hung Chang.
commanding the protection OF Christian
missionaries In China. has come as an Off
cial recognition OF the fact that their boys,
educated abroad under Christian influences,
proved TO be their best and bravest Off
GERS. and about. the only de-
pended upon for the defense OF their coun-
try from the foreign foe when war was
the opportunity as never before. peace
fully 10 open up the ports of China, and
powerfully, once and forever TO protest and
Orient. Letters, kilograms and appeals
have been sent publicly and privately
throughout England and America imPloring
protection upon the part or Great Britain
and the United States. Mass meetings Of
intenset interest TO all foreigners have been
as Hong n suf KoSs OTe na
under the auspices of the China Associa-
ton This Is the representative society OF
civilization In China, Including the leaders
OF thought and enterprise in the foreign
Monday evening. Aug s. at meeting
which for earnest enthusiasm, and ire
pressihle emotion may seldom be equaled,
the following resolution was unanimously
adopted: That this meeting Is resolved to
appeal directly to our respective govern
ments for protection frsm outrage by
Chinese; and against the apparently mad
equate manner in which the persons guilty
Of former outrages have been and are being
dealt with. This message was cablei to
both the Cleveland and Salisbury govern
ments. and papers publishing verbatim re-
ports or the proceedings Of these meetings
have been received by mail and are at hand
tSee China Gazette of Aug. 81
CHRISTIANS SHOULD AROUSE.
Addresses which should arouse any but
the dead 10 action. and letters which leave,
no possible doubt OF the dreadful details
Of prosecution. torture and death are pour
ing over the ocean These appeals should
no. be listened TO in apparent apathy
longer. Such pressure should be brought
to bear upon our governments by pulpit,
press and people at home. as TO move them
TO Immediate action. and assure them of
heartiest support. both at home and abroad.
or such policy as shall promptly punish the
guilty. as far as possible indemnify the
safety Of foreigners in the Orient
The latest imperial edict, just received,
Is all that could be desired The Emperor
violated treaties. but are going so far in
their ruthless ferocity as murder even
perfect protection OF all foreigners for the
future and it seems apparent that he is
acting Ia good faith. but It is also as
backed by stronger powers. This is the
time then for friendly nations to sustain his
government IN theSe 6OO0 intentions, ana
In doing so free China forever from the
letters OF the past and open up to her
far fairer future.
THE following emphatic resolutions have
been passed by unanimous vote of the min
listers meeting of the Baptist. Congrega-
tsonalist Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches of Chicago and, heartily Endorsed
By missionaries returned from China: -
y whereas. The property. lights and lives
OF our fellow-citizens and those of other
nationalities have been brutality assaulted,
and still assailed in China.
Resolved. That we call upon the respec-
tive governments OF Christendom to do all
in their power to protect their own; and
that we urge our government at Washing
ton to move at once, with utmost prompt
ness. decision and determination. First to
demand and enforce the proper punishment
or all implicated in outrages. officials pri-
vate citizens and soldiery alike; second to
demand and insist upon full money indem-
nifty for all damage done to property of
societies and persons and property of pri-
waite individuals; third. to demand and
qu1re good guarantees from the government
OF China for protection OF life. person and
property, of all foreigners for the future"