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“...THE CHINA MISSION YEAR BOOK - / BEING "The Christian Movement in China" (THIRD YEAR OF ISSUE) EDITED BY Rev. O. H. BONDFIELD SHANGHAI CHRISTIAN LITERATURE SOCIETY FOR CHINA 19 12...”
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“...of the Early Civilisation in China, ?>: Causes of the Ar- rest of China's Civilization, 4 : Causes of the Survival of China's Civilization, 8: Causes of the Renaissance of China's Civilization, 11: Chinese Institutions and Recent History, 12: Clan Government, l!>: Village Government, 14: Guild Govern- ment, 15: Recent Political History, 17: Dangers confronting China, 21 : Mission- ary Polity, 24: Leading Events in 1911. 11. G O V ERNM EXT C H ANGES and N ATIONAL MOVEMENTS. W. Sheldon Ridge International Affairs, 35: National As- sembly, JJ8: Cabinet, 41: Railways and Loans, 42: Throne and National Assemb- ly, 50: Reform Movements, 52: The Re- volution, 01: Negotiations for Settlement, 70: Provisional Republican Gevernment, 74: Abdication, 76: Yuan Shih-k'ai, 78. III. TITE REVOLUTION. Dr. Fong F. Sec. History of Movement, 82: Yuan Shih-k'ai, 85: Peace Conference in Shanghai, 8S: Dr. Sun Yat Sen, 89: Abdication, 90: New Government, 91 : Christianity in China, 94. IV. THE OUTLOOK and OPPORTUNITY...”
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“...vi CONTENTS. Chapter ^ Pack IN CENTRAL CHINA. Rev. A. J. MacFarlane...... ......... 10., Effect of the Revolution 011 Missionary Work, 103 : EfTect of Missions on the Revolution, 10<>. IN MID CHINA. Rev. A. P. Parker. 108 Changes and Reforms, 10S: New Education, 110': Prospects for Christian Work, I IT. V. POPULATION OF CHINA Ex Custos 11?, Early Statistics, 11:1: Census Taking, 114 : Comparative Table, Ho : Census Figures PUO, 117: Notes on Unreliable Character of Figures, etc., by Editor 110. VI. MISSION WORK AND RECENT DE- VELOPMENTS IN CHINA'S DEPEN- DENCIES ......... ... ... 122 TIBET..........Rev. John R. Muir 122 Independence, 122: British Expedition, 122: Government 123: Chinese Govern- ment, 125: Missionary Prospects, 120. TIBET....... ...... Editor 127 Missions at Work, and What has been done. STNKIANG, OR CHINESE TURKES- TAN.......... ... ...Editor 131 Position, 1:11: Area. 132: Government. 1:12: Missions and Work .133: MONGOLIA. ... .........Editor 1:1-1 Area and Population...”
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“...Courses oL' Study, .150: Plans lor Religious and Moral Teaching, 157: Missionary Opportunity, 158. IX. OCCUPIED FIELDS: What Constitutes Occupation ...... ...... ... 15U HWANGYEN IISTEN. Rev. C. Thomson 151) Area and Population, 101: C. I. M. Work, 1.01: C. M. S. Work, 1(53: Map. NINGPO, City and Prefecture. Rev. G. W. Sheppard ............... 1(35 Area and Population; 163: Missionary Pioneers 1(3(3: American Board Mission, 1(37 : American Presbyterian Mission 1.07 : Church Missionary Society 107: China Inland .Mission 108: United Methodist Mission, 108. PROVINCE OF CHE Iv IA NG. Rev. Alex. Miller.................. 170 Missions at Work, 170: Missionaries 171: Chinese Workers, 171: Church Members, 172: Chapels, 172: Map 17:5....”
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“...Hongkong, J8:J: AVhy Street Preaching has fallen off, 183: AVithout Preaching masses cannot be readied, 185: Street Chapel Preaching, 180: Chefoo Chapel, Reading Room and Museum, J87: Preaching Hall Equip- ment, 189: Suitable Addresses 189: Start', 190: Need for Preaching, J91: Chinese Preachers, .193: Advantages of the Street Chapel, 195: Adapting one's self to new conditions, 197: Methods of recruiting 198: Extent and Method of Work, and Results 198. Xll. (MISSIONARY) WORK OF ANGLICAN CHURCHES IN CHINA...... 202...”
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“...MISSIONS IN 11)11....... Dr. C. J. Davenport 200 Plague, 200: Dr. Arthur Jackson, 201: Flood and Famine in Central China, 201: Revolution and Red Cross hospitals, 201: Some figures on Medical work done, 202: Survey, 202: Lack of workers, 203: Extension, 203: Distance travelled by patients, 204: Nursing, 204: Private Ward accomodation, 204: Medical Edu- cation, 203: Translation Work, 205: Losses, 200: Publication Committee's Re- port, 207. XVI11. UNION AND FEDERATION..................270 GENERAL PROGRESS OF THE MOVE- MENT. ...... Dr. T. Cochrane 270 Union in Manchuria, 270: Chilili : North China Educational Union, 270: Shan- tung: Union in Higher Education,Shan- tung Christian University, 27L: Reports from other provinces, 272/3. Co-opera- tion of E.B.M. and A. P. M. in Shan- tung, 274: Chinese Union Churches, 274: Proposals for Church Union, 275: CHURCH UNION IN WEST CHINA. Rev. J. Beech, D.D. ......... 270...”
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“...THE IDEAL TRANSLATION. Rev. John "Wherry 279 AVhat a translation is, 279: Care needed to preserve the spirit and character of the Scri ptu res, 280: AI an d ari n o r Weill i ? 282: Difficulties of various readings must be eliminated, 28:>: Style to be used in Ideal translation, 284: Extreme Literalism must be avoided, 285: Differences in Language Construction 280: Can style of Chinese Classics be adopted? 288: CHINESE VERNACULAR SCRIPTURES. Rev. T. W. Pearce 26\) The place of the Scriptures in China, 289: Bible reading among non-Christians, 290: Need for Vernacular Scriptures 290: Notes on existing Vernacular Versions, 291 : Hints as to language may be gathered from periodical press. 292: TRANSLATION AND REVISION. Editor. 2\)o AVenli version, 295: Mandarin Union ver- sion, 296: Taichow 290: Wenchow, 297: Kienning, 297: Swatow, 297: Hakka, 297 Mongolian, 297. Hwa Miao and Nosu, 297: BRITISH & FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. Editor 298 A summary of the work done given in figures. AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY...”
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“... Miller 308 Places and number of schools, 308: Daily Programme 300: Courses of Study, 309. NANKING BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL. Rev. J. C. Garritt 309 Establishment, Accomodation, and Ma- nagement, 310: Students, 310: Courses of Study 310. Y. M. C. A. BIBLF STUDY Literature. W. B. Pettus 311 Prepared to meet the. needs of Association men, 310: Training for Leadership, 311: Study of World's needs an important part of work, 311: List of books, 312. XXL CHRISTIAN LITERATURE...... ... 316 C. L. S. FOR CHINA. Rev. E. Morgan 316 Year's work has been preparatory, 310: Distribution alfected by general unrest, 310: Support, 310: Staff, 310: Magazines, 317: Aim of Society, 317: Publications 318-9....”
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“...R. T. S. ORGANIZATIONS. Rev. John Darroch 319 AVest Chinti, AVork .suspended 011 account of Revolution, ... ...... 320 Central China, The new building at Han- kow not damaged during hostilities, 320: Prospects, 320: Secretary needed 321. Chinese R. T. S. New Editorial Secretary, 321: Work of year, 321: Grants for Red Cross hospitals, and Soldiers, 321: Reli- gious Liberty in China, 322: Effect of .Distribution Fund on Tract Societies, 322. DISTRIBUTION FUND. Rev. AV. E. Black stone 323 Foundation, AVorking arrangements, Com- mittee, Works prepared and distributed. NEW RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. Rev John Darroch 325 R. T. S. Marked New Testament, 325: Traveller's Guide 320: Calendar, 32(3. C. L. S. A large and varied list maintains the Society's high Standard, 32(5: States- men Series and Tracts for the Times 32/ : Notes 011 P. M. Press, C. T. Society and West China R. T. S. books. XXII. CHINESE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. Rev. E. G. Tewksbury 328 Executive Council, 32S: Auxiliary Local Union, 328:...”
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“...men for the Ministry, 339: Student Con- ferences for Christians and non-Christi- ans, 339: Science Lectures open the door, 339: Work amongst Chinese Students ab- road, 339: Physical Education, 340: In- dustrial Education, 340 : Progressthe new magazine, 340: Publications of the year, 341: Co-operation, 341. XXV. SECULAR CHINESE PRESS... ...... CHINESE PRESS IN SOUTH CHINA. Rev. C. Bone Early papers were regarded as curiosities, 342: Hongkong's ten papers, 342: Tone and Popularity, 343: Canton papers and the difficulty of meeting popular require- ments and official demands, 343: Style, 343: Scope, 344: Influence, 3-15: In China readers rule, 346. LEADING POLITICAL NEWSPAPERS. Yr. T. Tsur. History of leading papers 347: Influence in bringing about reforms, 348. XXVI. INDUSTRIAL MISSION SCHOOLS...... I CHANG TRADE SCHOOL. Rt. Rev. Bishop Huntington XV Pace. 330 342 3-12 317 350 350...”
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“... 35): Trades, 351 : Finances, 352: Health of boys, 352: Results : Non-Christians favourably im- pressed; Boys saved from starvation ; .'Boys who have left, are doine fairly well, 352. CTIEFOO INDUSTRIAL MISSION. James McMullen 353 Various activities, 353: Publications, 354. INDUSTRIAL WORK FOR WOMEN. Mrs. S. K. McCartney ......... 354 Reasons for starting, Object, Accomoda- tion, and Work done. XXVII. PHYSICAL TRAINING IN CHINA. . Hugh A. Moran 350 Introduction, 350: Popularity in North China, 357: Work of training West China students, 357 ; Progress in Central China, 357: Government Schools taking up athletics 357: Lack of opportunity in Tokyo, 358: National Sports at Nankins, 35S: Chinese Athletic! records, 350: How- to reach young men, 300: Importance of Physical Culture in Christian work, 300: Chinese Y. M. C. A. work of encouraging sports, 301 : Policy 301. XXVIII. INTERNATIONAL REFORM BUREAU. Rev. E. W. Tlnving. 303 Establishment and efforts, 303: Anti-Opium Movement, 304: New Plans...”
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“...President's Oath: First Provisional President's Proclamation: The Abdication Edicts (The change of Govern- ment: The future of the Imperial House: Continuance of Administrative Functions) Announcement of Abdication: Reply: Re- signation of First Provisional President: Provisional Republican Constitution: D List of Officials of the Chinese Republic............32 E. The Abolition of Religious Disabilities ............33 F. Obituaries ...... ......... 34 G* Books on China and Chinese affairs ............43 H. Magazine Articles on China............ 48...”
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“...Blind ......... 72 L. International Plague Conferences ... ...... 74 Plague outbreak in Manchuria: Prompt action by Officials: Nations invited to meet in Con- ference in Mukden: Notes on the meetings: Preparations made to cope, with any futures out-break. M. The Famine .................. 77 Losses in Central China, Wului disaster, Fa- mine Committee ; Foreign support; Program : Relief Works; Difficulties; Work of Relief; Work accomplished: Prof. Bailie's Scheme, Mr. Jamieson's plans for preventive works, G o ve r n n le nt respon si bi 1 i ty. N. Shanghai Public School for Chinese ...... 84 O- Open Ports ... ......... Statistics from Mission Reports. Directory of Missionaries in China, with Hong- kong and Formosa. Index....”
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“...discover by a brief resume of Chinese history the causes of the conditions which now confront us. Perhaps a review of the long sweep of Chinese history may enable us to determine what is most needed for the crisis which confronts us. A combination of four facts makes the history of China the most remarkable of any nation, and, with the possible exception of the Jews, of any people upon the globe: (1) China is among the oldest nations of the earth, ranking in age with Babylon, Assyria, and 1...”
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“...1() CHINA MISSION YEAR BOOK. Egypt. This fact alone makes China notable among the nations of the earth. (2) We have in China the strange phenomenon of an arrested civilization. Chinese civiliza- tion, beginning before the founding of Greece or Rome, advanced until it reached substantially its present stage about 500 B.C. and then halted until 1900 A.D. Sub- stantially the same type of tools for hoeing, digging and plowing, substantially the same methods of irrigating the soil, substantially the same method of making roads and building bridges, substantially the same style of boats and houses as prevailed in 500 B.C. prevailed in 1900 A.D. Families were organized on the old basis of complete parental authority down to as late as the present generation. The government was theoretically a pure despotism from 2,000 B.C. down to the death of the late Empress Dowager. Slavery and polygamy have existed in China during all these years. The compass was known twenty-six hundred years before Christ...”
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“...this long sweep of Chinese history perhaps they will furnish some ground for hope amidst the uncertainties which now surround us. Let us, therefore, study in detail each of these four facts. I. Cause of the Early Civilization of China. Civilization, like every other movement on earth, is subject to the law of cause and effect. Life from life is as true of mental and spiritual progress as of material ad- vances. The attempt to demonstrate the emergence of a lasting and progressive civilization out of sheer barbarism, with no contact with any higher source of life, is as vain as was the attempt to demonstrate the origination of physical life from dead matter. Applying this principle to China, a study of the Tem- ple of Heaven at Peking leads many sinologues to the belief that this worship originally was connected with a knowledge of the true God, and possibly connected with His original revelation to peoples in western Asia. According to Chinese tradition, the race originally came from western...”
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“...above all, with the true God, lose that contact, and how did their civilization become arrested ?. If the principle with which we started is true, namely, that civilization arises from contact with nations of higher civilization, or else from direct divine impulse, then the arrest of China's civilization would result from lessening contact with those higher sources of mental and spiritual life. This is apparently what occurred in China, and a brief study will reveal the causes of the isolation of China and, therefore, of the arrest of her civilization. First, China lost her contact with the rest of the world through physical causes. The Chinese, on reaching their present seat of civilization, found themselves largely cut off from the rest of the world, on the east and south by the Pacific Ocean, until about 1,500 A.D. We need not dwell...”
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“...in a single summer 01* else the caravan perished with cold; and the journey was too long to be covered on foot or with ox. teams in a single summer. Hence, the northern route was impracticable. It is true that Mongol hordes gradually spread over these plains in successive generations and at last burst with fury upon China through her northern gateway. These devasta- tions led the Chinese to erect, some two hundred years B.C.. the Great Wall along her northern frontier. Thus China reinforced her natural isolation by artificial means of exclusion and lived almost from the beginning of her history down to 1,500 A.I), shut off from the rest of the world. The large size of China and the variety of her climate enabled the Chinese to supply their physical wants without foreign commerce, and encouraged them in keeping the gates barred against foreign nations. These centuries of isolation resulted in national pride and conservatism, just as the similar isolation of a family, or a neighbourhood....”
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“...1() CHINA MISSION YEAR BOOK. produces similar results to-day. Moreover, isolation results in inbreeding, and inbreeding results in infertility. The Chinese soon discovered the dangers of physical inbreeding and guarded against them by prohibiting marriages within the clan. But, alas, the Chinese made no provision against the infertility of intellectual and moral inbreeding. Indeed, the poison worked to such an extent in her veins that long before the Great Wall was built China had lost all contact with foreign nations, and the Great Wall was only the out- ward expression of Chinese exclusion policy. Here then, in the isolation of the Chinese for perhaps thirty-five hundred years through geographical causes we have one cause of the arrest of Chinese civilization. Second, China not only lost in a large measure her contact with the rest of the world through physical causes, but she also lost in some measure her contact with God through spiritual en uses. These processes of decreasing spiritual...”
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“...the worship of ancestral spirits as due to retrogression, or whether we say that the Chinese gradually advanced from animism to the worship of spirits and then paused in their upward progress, in either case their early acceptance of this lower form of worship helps to account for the arrest of civilization in China. (3) Recognizing the influence of great persons in history we regard Confucius as an additional cause of the arrest of Chinese civilization. Confucius was the child of the ages and the father of the ages. More than any other man in China, Confucius was the product of the past and the creator of the ages which succeeded him. He did more than any other mortal to confirm China in materialism through spiritual isolation. Before blaming Confucius too severely for his agnosticism we must remember that Socrates was put to death by the Greeks for unbelief, and had Moses been overtaken by Pharaoh he would have been executed as disloyal not only to the government but to the worship of the...”