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THE DOCTRINAL POSITION OF THE C.M.S.

SOME HONGKONG SERMONS IN QUESTION.

A any of the English Churchman bas come to us by the latest mail from Home containing a lengthy, report of a dehale

The present crisis in the C.M.S. and dur attention is especially directed to references to the publication in the Hongkong Daily Press in 1918 of a series of five sermons preached by

BIT. Martin,

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and

CORPS.

3-The Committe recognise that the↑ HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE object of training is to equip en and women, caldi of God to the mission field, for their life work of leading others to Christ, and so hastening the Coming H Kingdom. They regard it as of the for their

importance to secure

Who With Tastitutions teachers

positive and constructive tenching alalated to strengthen both faith of the students in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His Divine wathority, and their reliance upon Holy Scripture as God's revelation of His dealings with men and of His purposes for their salvation:

The Rev. D. H. C. Bart- at Hongken Society

11. That the Secretaries be instructed lett, vicar of St. Luke's. Hampstead, Secretary of the Fellowship of Evangeliin cases where supporters of the Society. For others, ask for au assurance regarding that cal Churchmen, said of that modern the views of missionaries whom the doct

preacher asserted science teaches that the flood. the ark, and send out to the Field, to communicate the

resolution abov

the Committee's the tower

of Babel were mere my answer to such requests. (the preacher) stated that our

Aserted His ignorance. Amongst his Belf proofs for this statement be said that our Lord showed His ignorands by asking the disciples: How many oaves have yet The preacher crecer, asserted that the thoughts served to the Patriarch were Jewish conceptions dating only from B.C 150.

Hira-

there is

11That in view of the desire of the Committee that the missionaries of the Socinty shall age to the principles on which its work has been carried on, and in view of the harm that is being done by Tumours which imply that serious occasion in anxiety in this re neet, and in view of the very small amicunt It emerged that Prebs. Fox had sent the of information before them which would Brst of these

witter to the M.S justify any such rumours, the Commi authorities, and in the judgment of inst accepting or repeating indefinite their friends to be on their guard of its Secretaries the teaching was, nós

Sermons

erinus to call for real action, rumors, and to help them in their eforts Mr. Bartlett went on to stale to clear their missionaries from auspicion Mr. Martin WILB still C.M.S. so far as it is based on misunderstanding.

"Thi DEAS missionary,

F CANTERBURY then moved delaying mation: That in view of their important nature, decision on the above proposals and adjourned until July. next. in order to give more time for prayer and mutual consultation.

This was carried by a large majority in

Mr. Bartlett farther pointed out that Leutigers at the CM.8. Training Instits tions had been instructed to adopt an attitude of impatiality between those who contest the historicity of the Old Testa ment records. Of one thing he was cer tein, it was never intended by the Cona gathering estimated to number nearly cordat that two sets of views emperrning | 700. the Bible should be taught, and that ch

In some comments by country mem candidate should he felt to sbcide which beg" appearing in the same issue of the set of be would acoph and carry English Charelomn this statement ap

of views to the pagan wi

pears: The Secretaries, in concert with | Mr. HARTLETT moved a resolution in the the Patronage Committee, hail

prepared following terms: -

a long statement which they hoped the Whereas.

the authority of Holy meeting would pass; but it was little Scripture the Word of God neces than a

wuriel.

sarily involves the truthworthiness of and epresentation of the Core

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comparatively little favour.

Qui

its historical records and the validity In fact, the Secretariat came very badly of Ra teachings; and whereas Hols out of the debate, especially as to Hong Scripture claims this authority for is kong and Llanduno episodes. self,

our Lord, Whose utterances rustcelict custodes!" and

came to my mind are true, endorses that claim, we,

Thus

I listened to the confession that four Committee of the CM.S.. beenuse we out of five sermons preached by a C.S. Detiene

the averfitanes of this authority. missionary in 1910 and reported in the Bo endorsed, is missary to the fulfils Hongkong Daily Prix had never been ment

of the missionary ident hitherto heard of by the responsible Secretary of associated with C.M.S., hereby under the CMS. The extracts from these ser take neither to send out as missionaries mons given by Mr. "Bartlett made che nor to appoint as teachers or risponsible blush for the honour of God's Word and ofcitis any who do not thus whole for the Society whow missi heartedly believe" anil tench."

given them publicity.

即

The Rev. F. Baylis inid before the meets

ing

the following statement. which had been approved by the Patronage Cont mitte. He felt that if it were acopted it would reassure the minds of many anxious supporters. He stated that many letters reached the Society expressing anxiety, but the Society lacked the fac corded before netion could be taken

CHINESE REFUGEES IN

JAPAN.

GIANG SHEYI AND CHANG HU

I-That in view of questions that have been raised regarding the doctrinal posi tion of the CS., and to enable thes

With regard to the rumour that Mosers. Society's work to go forward unhindered Lug Shin-yi Yeh Kung-cho, and Chang by misunderstandings the Committee Hu have taken refuge in Japan, the fact authorise the issue of the following states revealed that they arrived at Kebe incognito on May 11th. In this conque- ment:...

1-In January, 1918, a thoroughly tion, the Eastern News Agency Bay, a representative Sub-Committee, under the highly responsible officiat of the Fertign chairmanship of the "Bishop of Liver then has made a statement to the follow- pool, appointed to consider certaining feat: memorials, unacimously adopted a re- port in which they declared their full confidence that there is not, and has not been; on the part either of the officials at home or of the missionaries abroad; BBY thought of swerving, Or to Bwerve, from the well desira thit if the three Chinese refugees were

In view of the fact that at the time of the hostilities being first broken between Chihli and Fengtien, rumours were freely aflent that Japan was supporting

Chang. Tso-lin, there are those who are of opinion

understood | allowed)

land in Japan, the motive of principles of the Reformation and of this country would be misunderstood. the

founders of Evangelical Society.

They

added: We are sure not only Chinese people but also foreign- the leading to the suspicion on the part of that the General Committer will never drs that Japan is virtually rendering contemplate any departure from the assistance to Chang Tao-lin The fact General Committer adopted this cannot be denied, however, that Japan is

to which rop The Commithur issue, the present interference towards the hostilities be-

still adhere.

strictly observing the principle of non- statement not from any consciousness tween the Chibli and Fengtien troops. It of having

changed their policy, nor is customary from the international point from any desire to change, but to make of view that these political refugees are clear to the members of the Society to be allowed to land, sutt if, therefore. what is, and has been their policy Japan should refuse their landing, ber

3-In view of the prevailing latitud act is not only incompatible...w

with the of interpretation of the Church's creeds international principle but also may be and formularies, the Committee deem construed as interfering in the conflict to state clearly that the Letween the Chilli and Fengtien factions. the Society proclaims and this is a thing which is contradictory

absolute non-interference.

principle of

it

Wissionaries is based upon to Japan's pronounced

Gospel through its the historical facts cf our Lord's life Latcil the creeds. They also re- affirm the following statement on the authority of Holy Scripture adopted by them in February, 1918-

Granted that leaders of the Chihli fac. were defeated, taking flight to Japan, the Japanese Government is also ready to allow them to set foot on should and as a matter of course

zive

We assume the acceptance by mem berg of the C.M.S. of the views with regard to

to Revelation and Inspiratico due protection to them as long they which are expressed in the formularies of the Church of England.

But since the formularies have been variously interpreted, we think it right to state that to all of us the views involve a recognition of Holy Scripture as Revelation of God mediated by inspired writers,

should any one attempt to make this coun- stay within the domain of Japan. Rub try the base for political intrigues, the Government of Japan absolutely prohibita. such person's entry into this country. It la, bowever, imperative for the Japanese the

Government to take precautionary men- mirra and exercise strictesurveillance over i

tion as the holding a unique post the actions of those political refugees in

of faith.

supreme aathority in mat

At the same time, stuce it is impos

sible to define, the mode of inspiration,

we depreciate any attempt to lay down

this country.

a formulated definition. It is, however, THE VALUE OF GOOD SIGHT clear that in Articles VI: and XX., in

epiration, in whatever way defined, is cannot be over-estimated. Sight stande alonvinced a serpe thean a whole for everything that is valuable or enjoy-

to Holy Scripture as "ledge of Holy Scripture is adequate which able in life. You cannot tell if your eyes

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"A CLEVER THIEF. BOGUS WORKMAN ROBS KOWLOON RESIDENTS...

Kowloon residents will be glad to know. KING'S BIRTHDAY PALLADE,

that a 'particularly impudent house thief has beer, bund by the hola. He visited 1-À parade of the Unita of the Garri- | the Station Hotel annexe in the guise of son to celebrate the Birthday ala telephone workman and it was goi H.M. the King will be held on the until he had gone that soverall art dles Hongkong, Crieret gigund at 9 a.m.

were missed from the roans of two re on Saturday, the aid of dune. silents. One was a felt hat, valued at 2.The Hongkong Volunteer Defence $12, and another was a Kodak valued a

Corps will furnish Detachment The fact was thin galled that of 2 officers and 50 other ranks the telephone, iman had let son to move under the Command of 2nd-Liontin and out of various rooms. No suspicions T. P. M. Bevan, M.C., and Lirut. We aroused at the pine, it was assumed T. "W. Hill, M.C.

that he was legitimately employed.

Ou another occasion the man visited No. 3-The Detachment will parade at 5, Armesil Buildings, where plumbers.

Corps Headquarters at 8:30 am.

were at work; or rather, na the habit of and be in position by a n.m.

plumbers is, they had led working but “ 4-d-Lieut. T. P. M. Bevan, M.C., fivere, not just then. The man told the will report to the DA. and residents that he had ceme for the tools Q.M.G. at 9 am on June 2nd, on and, no suspicion, being entertained, he the Crickes ground to discuss final was allowed to take the tools away. details, (Dress mufti). 5.The Pipe Band of the Corps will

be massed with the pipers of the dealer in which the stolen property H.K.S. R.C.A. and will play the was found. This man was charged with we units pass" the Saluting Base, being a receiver of stolen property, the details to be arranged direct with principal evidence against him being that the O.C.A.K.S R.G.A.

he paid $2.30 for the hat and the camera. 6-Bress: Review order:-(Helmets, | An adjournment was orderri so thar Mr. ribtions 1 inches in length with Thom, the owner of the bat and Mr. W. edals in possession) khaki Macfarlane the owner of the camera. jacket, trousers and patties, black might attend and give lanes as to boots, rifles with aling, belt and side value. Mr. A. E. Hall defended the alleged receiver. The thief as gent to prison for four months,

arios.

Members of the Scottish Company.

Helmets, khaki tanie, kills, spor rans, diced hose tops and spats. Officers. Breeches, putties, 14171

browne belt and swords. 7-Blank: rounds blank ammunition

per man will be issued ut Corps. Headquarters.

8. The names of members of the Corps who will attend the parade will be forwarded to Corps Headquarters by to guth inst. 9.Practice parades will be held on Monday, May 29th, and Friday, June 2nd, at Corps Headquarters

at 6.30 p.m.

10.The parade will be as follows: in.) On arrival troops will take up their position in open order; they will then fix Layonets and Officers and Colours will take 'post in review order.

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The policy were successful in tracing the rogite who took them to the shop of

RICKSHA FARES.

WHEN THE LEGAL FARE IS NOT ENOUGH.

A ricksha puller, who brought a Chineses far from Shek Tung Shui to the steps the foot of tough Strees, daring the irly hours of yesterday morning and received the legal fare of 15 cents, was charged at the Magistracy, yesterday.

thin bu with demanding more Irgally entitled to du..

The trouble, it appeared, arons over n extra five cents, which the defendang ad- mitted that he asked for in the nature of

cumsha.

a

Wax

Inspectó Caygill, who had charge of the case, said that the legal fare for a (b.) All general executive words of com- fifteen minute run was 15 cents, but mand will be given by the O.C. to do the distance in fifteen minutes the Troops except where mentioned in coolie would have to go at top speed. special parade instructions below! The Inspector was, doubtful whether the (c) Un trial of the Governor the distance could be covered in the teen If there was no traffic ie was troops will slopi acd Presentintes. aru" (band playing the rat is possible that he might just do it. "bars of the National "Anthem); the The Magistrate (to the defendant):

Union Jack will be broken out: What is the legal faret-Most people pay. arms will then be ordered" and 20 cents. detachments "stand as ease." (.) His Excellency will inspect the troops and return to the gluting base "when the troops will unix bayonets,

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On one being sounded the Battery H.K.S.R.G.A. will fire a Royal Salate. After the 7th, 14th and last rounds, of the salate the troops will fire a feu-de-joie. "The band of the 2nd Bn., The King's Regt., will play the first e bars of the National Anthem after the lat and end fea-de-joie and the whole of the National Authern after the 3rd feu de joie.

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(r.) At the conclusion of the feu-de-joie slupe the troops wall fix bayonets "

and give a Royal Salute the band playing the National Anthem, They will then slope and "order.brms."." (4) The troops will be ordered to re- move their head dress and give three cheers for His Majesty, (g).Detachments will then move to the right in fours and march past H.E. the Governor, in succession, an interval of 20 paces being kept between anilə.......

Pressed further on this point, the de- fendant would not say the exact figure but said that most people paid a little muro owing to the long run.

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The Magistrate (to the compleinest): Why did, you bring the charge He abused me in the Chinese language.

The Magistrate: I think you might bare given him a little more in view of the time that you hired the ricksha

The Complainant: I think it was quite enough..

The Magistrate, after telling the de fendant that he should not abuse his fara, discharged him with a caution.

ROUNDING UP HIGHWAY MEN

AT CAUSEWAY BAY,

EXCITING INCIDENT ON SUNDAY NIGHT.

The

In view of the large number of highway robberies which have taken place at Causeway Bay and in the surrounding district during the last month or so, a special batch of pigin clothes police have been patrolling the district, Late on Sumday night a Chinese detective met a O.C. Detachments will march suspicious booking, character

near Tai. past a paces in front of their lead. Hing village, at the foot of the hill, lead- ing section of fours and will salute ing to the Church of the Ifoly Cross. The as laid down in part 66, Cere man was stopped, but before he cockt monial; other officers will carry" be searched, he hit the detective over the swords only of the command. "eves head and led," A chase ensued. right." (4.) Troups having marched past will pass out of the Cricket ground and proceed to their private parades. 11.-Special Parade Instructions. (a) On the arrival of O.C. Troops on parade units will be called to tention" and Arms " slope order of O's.G. Detachments... (6) On the approach of H.E. the Governor the O.C. Troops bugler will sound one "G" on which the parado will come to attention" and

slope. (executive words of and given by O.C. Detachment.) On the arrival of E.E. the Governor

(e)

arm

a.

by

pursued whipped dut a revolver and fred at his pursuer The detective 're- plird with five shots. The man bred two toure shots and then disappeared. among the trees on the hillside.

SPORT.

'LAWY· BOWLS. KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN 0.

TAIKOO ** A,

-comp-

Thig League match, played on the Kow- bon bowling green, on Saturday, ended

the 0.0. Troops will give their win for the bore team by 79 to 51.. following executive commands: Scores:- Royal Salute" present "slope anus,"

X.3.G.C.

# Whibley,

(Skip) 10

(d) O's.. Detachments will then give Barr

the commands" order. arms," Johnston. "stand at ease," but will call their Gow. Detachments to attention while His Excellency is passing their front, Hedley

Henderson. and will unfix bayonets after he has passed. O's.C. Detachmenty will not Lapsley.. accompany His Excellency while be Gray,

(Skip).... ig inspecting their commands. The Muir. Troups will remain at the "order" McFarlane. during this inspection.

(r.) On one "G" being sounded all exe- cutive orders for firing the feu-de- jole will be given by the O'.C., Detachments (vide Manual of Cere monial, 1912, Section 141). The H.K.B.R.G.A. will not commence firing until the signaller with tho 0.0. Troops drops his flag.

(.) After the last round of the Feu-de- joie has been fred and arms been. "ordered" the 0.0. Troopa will Bound one "0" on which O's.0. Detachmentswilliging the fol lowing executive words of command: "Fix bayonets," "slope arms.??

The 0.0. Troops will then give the executive words of command

RoyalBalute "present (Continued at foot of next column.)

arms,

Harvey. Вивас!.

TALKOO "A."

O'Brien Smith. Weir.

Weatherspoon,

(Skip) 23:

Amery. Grimes.

Morrison.

Perry,

10

(Skip).

(Skip)...... 44

Total

70

"order

Bateman. Stewart. McCubbin, Ferguson.

Brina,"

(Skip)...... 10

Total

remove head-

dresses," "three cheers for His

Majesty the King."

(.) O's.C. Detachments will then give the following words of command

Closerauksmarchelope arms,"

"fona fours," by the right quick march," and oa arriving at the flag. (A)" eyes right."

right,"

B. B. Young, Major, Adjatant, H.V.D. Corps,

Hongkong, May 23rd, 1922.

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