Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21

hSH ILL., l1tul Duen " DuoOSe.
and demanding that the patriarch of the
nations should remain a solid people is
heartily appreciated by the entire mandari-
nate. The minister and the consular staff
are held in the highest esteem and exercise
a wide influence in the proposed renovation
of the empire. The number of consuls
should now be largely increased and the
government have representatives at the
eighteen provincial capitals, to come
in touch with all the high officials. This
feeling of kindness passes down to Ameri-
can citizens. resident in the country. and
they reap the benefits of the measures in
augurated at Washington.
The Missionaries
But, DR.. Du Bose" asked the reporter.
does this feeling of kindness toward us
extend to the missionaries? What is the
prospect of peace in that quarter"
American missionaries" was the reply,
occupy prominent positions Of high infiu-
ence in that they speak the Chinese lam
guage, are thoroughly familiar with the
customs of the people, are scattered
throughout the great centers, are consulted
questions of reform and are the pro-
nounced leaders in their education. The
mandarins pay them marked attention, in
wife them to feaStS and render them all nee
essary aid and protection. In Soochow the
Southern Methodist Church is building a
large college, the main building costing
$40, coo. The Chinese have already contrib
building is well under way, as a proof of
the purpose to establish an institution of
le2rning-it is expected that in the fall from
So, 900 to $4,000 will be subscribed by Chi
neSe of wealth. They say If We put the
money in your hands we are sure 1t will
be used for the purpose to which it is
given
Signs of Progress.
Have the Chinese learned the lesson
taught by the demonstration of foreign
power and American benevolence toward
Gilman
THE officials in China aid the mission
aries in establishing schools and hospitals
and give protection to churches and con-
vents. They have invited them in several
places to take charge of the provincial and
prefectural colleges which are being estab-
lished in many parts of the land.
AT the provincial capitals are collected
the eXpectant mandarins,' i. e., officials
who are waiting for an appointment. These
are a very influential class, and are fire.
quent visitors at the missionaries homes
Governor Eu of Soochow, China. New Year
called at three missionary residences, and
when leaving my house invited Mrs. Du
Bose to come to his yamen to see Lady Eu.
She was there received with marked honor.
He is the father-in-law of Prince Ching
who is to attend the coronation of King Ed
ward. and then he expects to visit this
country. He kindly gave me letter of in
PRODUCTION to Mr.. WI Ting Fang, as also
did our former governor, Governor Mich
who is now governor of Anhuri. The latter
is the son-in-law of the great viceroy.
Tseng-kush- Fan, and brother-in-law TO the
late Marquis 1seng, formerly minister to
England Each of these governors rules
over more than 10000 600 of people and
have the disposal of most of the civil and
military offices in their provinces
by the proposed Introduction of western
science and literature into the government
examinations Intelligent fermentation
has set in, and now the proud Monaghan
gladly sits at the feet of the Anglo-Saxon
1t is this willingness to receive instruction
that is the brightest feature in the present
awake ming in China.
Minister WI.
How is Minister WI regarded at home
in view of the close relations he has estab-
lshed with the American people?"
''The minister to the United States bears
high relation to the future of the oldest
country on earth. The viceroys and gov
errors confer with him as to reforms in
finance, in the judiciary and in education
The recommendations this astute states
man, who has come so thoroughly in touch
with American civilization, makes to his
people will in the future have much to dc
with the changes in the political character
OF the Chinese government. 1t is matter
of congratulations that far Cathay has so
able a representative on our shores
rs there good prospect for the develop
ment of the American trader" DR.. Du Bose
was asked.
America has Just touched the rim of the
China trade, and it's development should be
one object of a wise commercial policy. Thir-
ty years ago when first went to China the