The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08

are, in turn, being gradually absorbed by the Chinese. The healthy organ lzation of the average native enables hlm to live with impunity on any part Of the globe; he survives the most un- sanitary conditions; he can work in a temperature much below zero or apove one hundred in the shade. His disregard of hygiene would bring dis ease ana death to any other people. lie IS Vlrlle to an astonishing degree. Ills powers of propaga ton are not surpassed by those of any people in the world. It is often remarked that he seems to be entirely without nerves Many stories are told by travellers in China of men suffering from amputations, lying for hours in the brolling sun, and apparently suf- Iering but little from their exposure. Men, women, and children sleep peacefully in the glare of the sun by Of public buildings. The great ab- stemiousness of the people is one cause for their remarkable vitality. On diet of rice and dried fish, washed down by weak tea, they will live long and work hard apparently eaters. They are also remarkabl for their quickness of mind and ability to use opportunities for their material advantage. Their common sense is as uncommon as it is invaluable. It is easy to imagine what such people will be when they are more fully educated and civilized. It is not surprising that thoughtful students predict that China and not Japan will be the mighty power for the unification and control of the yellow races in the future. When China is fully awake her ad- vance will be resistless. The present and potential greatness of this nation summons American statesmen and American Christians to put forth the utmost efforts to bring China fully into line with our highest modern and Christian civilization.
 China's Resources.
 "China's resources are weIl-nigh limitless. They are still largely un- developed. All travellers and writers familiar with the facts, affirm that the mineral wealth of China is the great est of any country on the globe; ana this wealth is yet hardly touched. It Is also affirmed that the deposits of coal and iron in the provinces of Shensi and Shansi surpass those of any country in the world. In these coal mines there Is anthracite enough to supply the whole world, at its pres- ent rate fo consumption, for the next 2,000 years The wealth of Japan is mere bagatelle compared to the nat ural resources of China. A few years ago, the telegraph system reached only a few cities; now there are in China 26,000 miles of telegraph lines. China is to be the paradise for build indescribably bad. The rivers and canals have long been the chief ar teries of trade. Coolies, ponies and drome edaries-50,0 ,000 of the latter be- ing required for the tea service across the plains of Mongolia-have long carried on the traffic of the country. Now, however. there are 4.170 miles of railways in operation, and 5000 more projected The traveller can now go from Picking to Mankow, in the heart of China, in 36 hours; for merly it required 40 days to cover this distance by Chinese carts. Steam CT lines extend to a distance of 5000 miles. Great industrial establish ments have been founded. In Han kow alone 25,00O men are employed in these establishments. Shanghai has a tonnage in it's harbor second only to that of Liverpool The im- perial Chinese post office was opened post offices. There are hundreds of modern periodicals and many daily papers. Anti-opium crusades in China amaze the world. The burning of opium-smoking outfits in the public streets is quite common. Rapid prog ress is making by the anti-foot- bind ing movement. Many parents have signed pledges not to bind the feet of their daughters, and not to permit their sons to marry women whose feet have been bound. It is now seen by the Chinese that natural sciences are the basis of material progress; they are, therefore, opening schools for the teaching of these sciences. Schools for western learning have this learning is taking the place of the former courses of studies in pub lie examinations for governmental po- sitions. Western learning is now on a par with Chinese literature as condition of obtaining degree. 1n- asmuch as officials are drawn from the literary class, this fact means much for the future development of China Clocks and watches are now found in many parts of China. It is thus seen that time is beginning to have it's recognition in that Empire.
 Progress and Prospect.
 'The faculty of wonder is exhausted as we study the progress China is making. The education of women in China, and in the Orient generally, is a great innovation; but it has already partly come among the more highly educated class of the Chinese. In Shanghai a school for women has been opened that they may secure the ad- vantages of western learning. In this city there has also been founded, by wealthy Chinese, an institute for boys. modelled after the Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, and the Drexel Institute of Philadelphia.
 'The standard of living in China, as we all know. is very low Three dol