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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.