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the serious consequamoos that are likely to ensue if the
Society are permitted to excite the popular mind in this
manner.
I feel confident that Y.". will take such steps
Le may be necessary to restrain the Society from interfer-
ing in matters which do not concern them. This case has
from the beginning been dealt with by the officials con-
cerned, both Chineas and Foreign, and the action of the
Dociety's leaders is therefore not only uncalled for,
but is a direct challenge to the authority of Y...'a
Gororment.
I have etc.,
(ed.) Yarry 4. Tox.