The Washington times., 1915-05-06

In spite OF OffiC1al retlCenCe anu n ooh-
slant effort to put the soft pedal on the
situation. It has become Impossible
longer to disguise the fact that the
cloud of war has arisen In the far
East, and that by reason OF Japanese
aggression hostilities are threatened be-
tween China and japan. Christian
Chinese in America realize this so
keenly that only today comes an appeal
from them to Christians here.
Taking advantage of the preoccupa-
ton of the European nations in their
own troubles, japan is pressing her de-
mands on China to the point of an ulti-
matum. japan appears to be rapidly
mobilizing warships. That the Japanese.
II they strike. will strike quickly and
hard. and will overwhelm Chinese op-
position Is not doubted here by military
experts cosnizant of the disparity OF
the military strength of the two nations.
1t is impossible to obtain from Ameri-
can officials here any detailed state
ment as to the inwardness of the ne
gotiations between Japan and China or
regarding the communications from this
Governemnt.
Government Informed.
It was asserted, however, on good au-
thority today that this Government had
been advised from Tokyo for some days
of the nature Of the Japanese demands
In reply to inquiries from here.
From the beginning. there has been an
ton and to minimize it's Importance.
This effort, however, has been largely
nullified through the manifestations Of
alarm on the part Of the Chinese and
in one way and another, are making for
help in the preservation Of their govern
mental integrity. Moreover, the aggres-
sive tone of the Japanese as reflected in
dispatches from Tokyo and the fact Jap
enese warships are said to be of the
Chinese coast make 1t clear the situation
Is perilous.
Appeal From Chinese.
An appeal from Chinese Christians in
America to other Christians in this
country is being circulated. 1t is being
! sent out by p T. Lau, Of the University
of Pennsylvania. and is signed by a
number of prominent Chinese Christians
in the United States. including HUE
| Kin, pastor of Chinese Presbyterian
Church, New York: s. X. Wong, of Wah
| Tai Company, New York, and various
others.
The letter has been sent to leadins
religious bodies. church papers. to the
President and TO Secretary Bryan. &C.
Cording to a letter from Mr. Lau. II
/ China that her independence is threat
ened. and it appeals to the Christian
brotherhood Of America for help for the
| Chinese nation.
The appeal follows:
To Our Fellow Christians In America
| A dark hour has come upon China.
Our very independence as a nation Il
| threatened.
Also the future of Americas religion,
and commercial interests in our, natior
| is imperiled
No Better Evidence.
No better evidence Is needed Of tn,
gravity OF the present hour than tn,
extraordinary fact that eminent Ameri
can missionaries in China. representing
the leading denominations, have cable'
a long message to the Government a
Washington. appealing 10 America 4
succor China straightway.
The mission body has also sent BishoI
Pashford, OF the Methodist Church, a
a special envoy to this country, to ap
peal for the moral help of the United
States in Chlna's dire emergency.
Our fellow Chinese Christians in ou
homeland have also sent a special ap
peal to the Christian President of YOU
country, and to the Christian people II
. America.
Now We. Chinese students and bust
ness men resident in the United States
cOmmunicant members Of Christian
churches of various names, knowinl
the depth and sincerity OF Christian
Americas interest in our native land
cry out to the brotherhood for succo
for our beloved China.
Delivered Christian Koreans.
It was the aroused Christians o
America who recently delivered our fel
low disciples in Korea from prison, tor