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HE Council met in the Missionary Home, Shanghai, at the stated time, November ist, 1912, the Chairman, Rev. J. W- i/owrie, calling the meeting to order and opening its session with devotional exercises. There­ after each day’s meeting was opened with a devotional half mhour, and each session opened and closed with prayer. The personnel of the Council was as follows :— Rev. J. W. Lowrie, Chairman. Rev. A. M. Cunningham ... representing North China Mission. Charles F. Johnson, M .D ...... representing Shantung Mission. Rev. W. O. Elterich, Ph. D. ...representing Shantung Mission. Rev. O. C. Crawford...... representing Central China Mission. Rev. J. C. Garritt, D.D., Vice-Chairman, do. Kiangan Mission. Rev. W. T. Locke ...... representing Hunan Mission. Rev. H. V. Noyes, D.D. ... representing South China Mission. Rev. P. W. McClintock ...... representing Hainan Mission.

Mr. McClintock was appointed secretary. The personnel of the Council having changed slightly since the last meeting, the following changes in the Permanent Committees were ordered (It was decided that newly elected members of the Council should take the places on committees of the Council of the delegates whom they succeed.):— Dr. Noyes, Chairman Educational Committee. Dr. Elterich, to the Committees on Mission Force, and on Edu­ cational Work. Dr. Garritt, to the Committees on Evangelistic Work and on Finance. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Dr. Johnson, and Mr. McClintock, Committee on Mission Press. The following temporary committees were appointed:— The Chairman, Vice-Chairman; and Dr. Elterich, Committee on “ China Propaganda.” Mr. Crawford and the Chairman were appointed a committee to preP-re a budget for the expenses of the Council and Chairman. 2 CHINA COUNCIL.

It was decided to add to the Permanent Committees of the Council a Committee on Policy, consisting of Dr. Garritt, Mr. Cunningham, and Mr. McClintock.

Report of the Committee on Evangelistic Work. The report of the Evangelistic Committee was received, and its recommendations adopted. The report is appended. We would preface this report by otir expression of pro­ found thanks to Almighty God for the unnumbered mercies of the year. As war has slain, famine devoured, and mutiny devastated, the need of our Lord's saving power has become more and more evident. As hoary Kingdom gives place to youthful Republic in which all men have their share of honor and responsibility, the Word of God and the power of the resurrection life become all the more a manifest necessity. The need of the hour for missionaries is “ greater contact with God and greater contact with the unsaved,” that the “ greater works” of God may be done among this needy peo­ ple, and that the “ rivers of water” may flow to quench the thirst of thirsty souls. By means of the Red Cross and hospital work, far reaching benevolence, and now the Republican Government, prejudice against the Christian religion has largely given way. By ireans of the press, the schools and the rostrum, the multitudes are being instructed in the great themes of commerce, politics, and religion. By the Holy Spirit’s working through the lives of native Christians (a quarter of a million Protestants and a million and a quarter Catholics) through the 4,600 Christian missionaries, through Christian books, and in answer to the prayers of God’s faithful ones in all lands, this great people is being slowly moved God ward. The approval of the Christian religion has been, in some measure at least, secured, and men and women by thousands are honestly seeking the Truth, while not a few are saying: “ What must I do to be saved?” Never, since the days of Constantine, has the Church faced such wide open doors. Facing such unprecedented opportunities, it is to us a cause of great satisfaction and hope to know that not only the THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 3

different Foreign Mission Boards are making wise and far- reaching plans for coping with the situation, but that the burden is upon the heart of our great Church itself which is planning to largely increase the force of workers, and more adequately provide needed equipment and lend constant sympathy. We regard the China Propaganda as an evidence of deep interest on the part of the Home Church and states­ manship on the part of the Board and we are sure that our colleagues on the field will be glad to aid us as far as possible in bringing the larger plans into operation by united effort, prayer, and by furnishing the fullest facts as to the situation. We are glad to see a considerable increase in the number of self-supporting— and in some instances self-governing— Churches. Also that the middle wall of partition between denominations here in the Orient is so low, that it is no barrier when the time and situation are ripe for individual Christians from different Churches to unite in one body, if by such union larger interests are conserved and greater efficiency secured. We note with thankfulness the evidences of faithfulness on the part of parents in dedicating their children to God, for it is evident that the future ministry of China must largely depend upon the faithfulness and enthusiasm with which parents offer their children to the Lord’s work and in throw­ ing around them those influences wThich are destined fo nurture deep conviction of duty and sincere devotion to the Master. We gladly record the progress made by our Chinese Christians in doing personal work. When we recall the large amount of time given by our Master to this form of work, the large place it has in the Gospels, as well as the records of Church work in modern times, and confirmed by our own observation, no ground for doubt is left of the importance of this work. One Chinese Evangelist iu our Paotingfu church has had it laid on his heart to w’rite a booklet 011 the subject and to organize a Personal Workers’ Baud. We would note with profound gratitude the awakening among the Government students, their willingness to enter Bible classes and in some cases to ask their teachers to teach 4 CHINA COUNCIL. them the Bible. It is most important at such a time that we provide in the Church that which satisfies their needs. We even hear that Dr. Sun and President Yuan have been con­ sidering the advisability of introducing the Bible into the curriculum of Government Schools and of establishing a National Church. In any case, the thoughts of the leaders are upon foundation making and surely the Word of God is the true fouudation. We do not mean to say that everything is favorable. By no means. Proud hearts are not so easily won. Many are sceptical. Others are taken up with Dar­ winism in its atheistic form. Materialistic and atheistic books coming in from the West are poisoning the minds of multitudes. Surely our “ King’s business” in the East “ requireth haste” and most earnest effort on the part of His Church. The following recommendations are made for the approval of the Council: 1. That the insistent call for educationists, so much needed at this time, must not be allowed to overbalance the call for men and women of special training, deep spirituality, and personal magnetism, who will devote their lives to the arduous task of daily preaching, personal work, and the leading and directing of an increased force of Christian Chinese workers. Our best are not too good for this work. We believe also in the truth of what Mr. Speer has recently said— ‘that the quiet work of the world in all ages and in every land has been done by the masses of common men, and the best leaders have not been those who would have responded to a call for men who believed themselves superior. It is the good plain men who do the work in every field.’’ We welcome all such to a share with us in this great work. 2. That to meet the need of the student body to-day the Board should select suitable men, who have aptness in working among men, who have had training in this work, if possible, and hasten them to the field to be located in the student centres. As to the work among Government students, we heartily agree with the thought of the Board as expressed in Dr. Brown’s letter No. xo, addressed to the Council, August 7th, 1911, Art. VI, which says:— “ The work to be done among students should be in closest alliance with the organized Christian Church in China, which includes not one class of the population only, but every class, and not one sex only, but family life.” 3. That to aid the Board in the China Propaganda, we would urge upon our colleagues faithfulness in sending to th - Board’s offices from time to time notes and incidents suited to arouse interest and give a better understanding of the needs and opportunities of the field. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 5

4. That we recommend to new Missionaries that before setting down to regular work they study 011 the field, if possible, the work in those places which God has most greatly prospered. 5. That men who have been signally used in Gospel campaigning should be open to invitation to go into other fields than their own to lead in conducting campaigns. 6. That a committee be appointed to bring the work of the American Family Altar League before all our constituents ; and that we as a Council would earnestly urge all our Chinese brethren to link up with this League, believing that if we thus honor the Word of God in our homes our Heavenly Father will not fail to add His choicest blessing. 7. That believing in the sacredness of the Lord’s day, and believ­ ing that God will especially bless those who “ remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy” (as was abundantly exemplified in the history of His chosen people) and believing that without the faithful observance of this day it is impossible to build up a strong Church, we would urge upon all our constituency the great importance of using all legitimate means to secure on this day : 1. The cessation of all business activies. 2. Faithful attendance 011 Church service. 3. Suitable classes for Bible study. 4. Organized bands for aggressive Christian work.

8. That, while believing heartily in union with other denominations in educational and evangelistic work, we should regard of first impor­ tance the safeguarding of the religious teachings which our young people are to receive. It should be insisted upon that the teachings be such as to inspire faith in the Word of God and the fundamental doctrines of Christianity for which our Church stands. It should be clearly stated in the Articles of Union that only on such conditions are we free to enter such a union. 9. That we regard as an imperative duty the setting apart of an adequate number of suitable persons, who have maturity of thought and aptness in translation, to the work of bringing before the reading public of China a large variety of the best books which have enriched the thought and aided the spiritual life of those in Christian lauds. 10. That we would urge upon all Christians the importance of the grace of Christian giving. (1.) They should give proportionately, that is “ as the Lord hath prospered them.” Not a few join the ‘Tenth Legion’ i.e. give a tenth of all gross income. (The Jews gave much more ; so should all who can.) (2.) They should give systematically. (a.) A t regular seasons— such as “ on the first day of the week” or on receiving of wages, on reaping of harvests. (b.) Give to all worthy objects. (It is suggested that the ‘Duplex System’ be adapted to our needs here in China.) It is well for each person or family to have a little bank and keep a definite account of the Lord’s money. 6 CHINA COUNCIL.

(3.) Christians should be encouraged to make thank offerings on birthdays, and as an expression of gratitude for all special mercies. 11. That a Sunday-school be established in every centre possible in order that our people may be well grounded in the Word. While efficient teachers are a sine qua non of greatest success, still, with ordinary teachers, a Sunday-school well organized, having good classi­ fication, regular reports and suitable helps, can accomplish much. One Sunday-school reports attendance almost doubled and efficiency greatly increased by giving more attention to methods of organization, etc.

12. That without becoming a slave to any method of policy, we would urge upon our colleagues to note the methods which have brought about good results and carefully work these out into policies for the direction of others following, and for placing the work on a more pros­ perous and enduring basis. We must plan for great movements and the care and instruction of great multitudes. We are studying ‘The Science of Missions*. 13. That Gospel songs, written texts, attractive'charts, in fact, any and all reasonable means be used in chapel and street preaching in order to carty home more effectually the message— “No mistake can be made in reinforcing ear-gate by the largest possible use of eye-gate,’ ’ and the Chinese are a people who naturally take to illustration. The Master Teacher has given us a beautiful example of using wisely and effectively the simplest objects of nature at hand. 14. That since the growing army of Christians in our Churches represents a force of tremendous potentiality, every Mission and Station should devise means for rousing this army into action, that, instead of leaving the work of evangelism to paid workers, every Christian should seek to lead his family', friends, and fellow citizens to believe in Christ. One greatly used of God in the sacred art of training men for Christian work, says: “I give abundant practice along with study, encourage the men to literally devour the Bible, pray over every verse and chapter, absolutely believe that the Holy Spirit is, by promise, bound to reveal the hidden mystery of God incarnate to every humble, seekiug soul.” 15. That our missionaries regard a careful oversight of Chinese helpers, keeping them actively at work, keeping them at their studies, keeping their prayer and spiritual life radiant, leading them in the work of soul-saving, character-building, and church-organization as matters of first importance in missionarj^ work.

16. That as ‘ A ll true reforms must rest upon a spiritual basis whether in nations or individuals* we would earnestly call upon all lovers of China to pray unceasingly to God for her in this time of national crisis, that her leaders may be so wrought upon by His Holy Spirit as to be content with nothing less than a genuine heart regener­ ation. One of her leaders has put it as follows— “ China must have a second revolution, namely, one of the heart.” THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 7

Report of Educational Committee.

Never has there been in any Mission field a wider or more promising opportunity for educational influence than exists in China to-day. The traditional interest which the Chinese have taken in their own lines of education is increased by the introduction of Western learning, and especially so now when the new Republic is re-organizing its whole educational system. So far from this interest diminishing the necessity for Mission schools it emphasizes it. Distinct!}7 religious teaching is not a part of the curricula of Government schools. The teaching of that Christianity which must be the founda­ tion of China’s regeneration and future prosperity must there­ fore still be done by Mission schools. These schools have also an important work to do in preparing teachers who will doubtless be called for both by the Government and for private schools, and who, with the present favorable attitude of the Government and people towards Christianity, will no doubt have opportunities of personally exerting Christian influence upon the students outside of school. In response to the various matters brought to the atten­ tion of the Committee by the Missions in their Minutes, the following recommendations have been adopted :—

1. W e recommend that the Missions be asked to consider the question of “ Payment of Board by Students in Boarding Schools ” as referred to in the action of the Shantung Mission, (See Shantung Minutes, p. 29, Nos. 18 and 23) as follows:— That both boys and girls iu the boarding schools of our Mission be enjoined to pay the full cost of Iheir board if possible. In cases of poor boys and girls who are absolutely unable to reach this standard, a committee consisting of both foreigners and Chinese in each station shall determine how much help each pupil slnill receive from Mission funds.

2. We endorse the action of the Central China Mission that Rev. J. M. Espey be set apart as Educational Superintend­ ent of the Mission (See Minutes p. 23).

3. Union in Theological Education in Hunan. With regard to the action of the Hunan Mission (Minutes 1912, 8 CHINA COUNCIL. pp. 9 and n ), the Council would reply that in its judgment the time for opening a school for advanced theological work in Hunan has not arrived, and would recommend that the Mis­ sion adopt the ‘ Second Alternate Plan,’ as proposed in the Minutes (p. 9), namely :— 1. Send its college graduate students to the Union Theological Seminary at Nanking. 2. Retain the evangelistic training school at Hengcliow for the present, and 3. That when Changsha is more fully opened as a Station, the Mission join with the Wesleyan and other Missions in the training of men for evangelistic work in the school located in that city. 4. Union Medical College at Hankow. In regard to the action of the Hunan Mission (Minutes 1912, pp. 15 and 16), concerning the Union Medical College at Hankow, your Com­ mittee reports that, while in the past the question of our uniting in such an institution has not been viewed favorably by the Council, the changed conditions since the Revolution, and the wonderful possibilities and opportunities opened by it, the wide field of which Hankow is the natural centre, the prospective growth of that city, the clinical opportunities offered, and the fact that such an institution would in no wise interfere with existing Union Medical School, induce the committee to conclude that the time seems opportune for the immediate and rapid development of that work, and we recommend to the Hunan Mission that it appoint one foreign medical missionary to work for either the whole or a part of his time in that institution. 5. In view of the action of the Board, taken June 19th, 1912, in reference to the Fati Middle School and the True Light Seminary (see letter to the South China Mission No. 70 ; and the report of the Educational Committee of the South China Mission adopted at its annual meeting : Minutes 1912, pp. 28-30), your committee recommends that the Council record its gratification at the action of the Board in adopting the recommendation of both the South China Mission and the China Council in authorizing a five years’ curriculum for the Fati Middle -School, thus making it a ‘ High Grade Middle School.’ That Council approves:— THIRD ANNUAI, MEETING. 9

1. The action of the South China Mission iu setting apart the theological department of the Fati Theological College from its other departments, appointing a separate Faculty, and going forward iu the work of perfecting organic union with the New Zealand Presbyterian Mission, the Canadian Presbyterian Mission, aud the Mission of the United Brethren. 2. The plan for the organization of the whole institution as recommended by the Educational Committee, and adopted by the Mission viz., (i) a secondary school ; (2) an advanced Middle School or ‘ Junior College ’ for general education and Normal teaching with a special instructor ; (3) a Theological Seminary including (a) a regular theological course ; (b) a secondary theological course for evangelists ; (c) a Bible Training School.

3. A cordial vote of thanks to L. H. Severance, Esq., for his munificent gifts of G.$30,ooo for the True L igh t Seminary, and G .$15,000 for the Fati School, and our approval of the action of the Board in accepting these gifts with the condition attached, viz., “ That the Board would furnish a sufficient number o f adequately trained and efficient American and Chinese teachers to properly carry 011 work both at Fati aud at the True Light Seminary.

4. The inauguration of industrial work in connection with the Institution.

6. Reply to letter of Mr. T. H. P. Sailer, dated June, 1912 :— W e recognize the call of our Missions for specially trained educators who can organize, develope, and coordinate our educational system in the Primary and Intermediate depart­ ments and accomplish the training of teachers iu our Normal departments. We note that iu two Missions, Shantung and Central China, steps have been taken for the appointment of two qualified men already 011 the field as superintendents of Primary and Intermediate Schools. In view of the importance of the educational work iu China, especially at this present hour, when the Chinese Government is making a radical transformation of its educa­ tional system, our Missions need men aud women who have a knowledge of the best modern theory aud practice of teaching, who can draft curricula for different types aud grades of schools, who can work out the best methods of teaching various subjects, of administration of schools aud school systems, aud of moral aud religious training. IO CHINA COUNCIL.

We believe that in many cases such qualified men and women can .be found already on the field, while others could receive such training during furlough at home. The securing of such educators among experienced men on the field com­ mends itself to us rather than by the appointment of such at home. We would call the attention of the Missions to Mr. Sailer’s letter of June 1912 and recommend that they consider the improvement of their educational system in accordance with this letter. 7. Uniform Course of Study. In answer to the request of the Kachek Station of the Hainan Mission for a course of study and list of text books, we note that the Mission has not yet appointed an Educntional Committee. ( a) W e recommend therefore that such a committee be appointed by the Mission which shall take up this matter of coordinating the educational system of the Mission and we direct the Educational Committee to forward to the Hainan Mission the curricula in use in our other Missions. (ó) As to their request for a uniform curriculum we would state that such a curriculum has not yet been prepared. 8. We recommend that the incoming Educational Com­ mittee correspond with those in charge of educational institu­ tions with the view of perfecting a system of account keeping for secondary and intermediate schools which shall reduce to a minimum the work involved in keeping the school accounts and at the same time show classified receipts and expenditures.

Report of Finance Committee.

1. We urge the Board to arrange for a visit to the China field by Treasurer D. H. Day, that he may study the problems of financial administration on the ground. One month spent in Shanghai and in a limited number of Stations would result in a mutual understanding which would be to the permanent advantage of both the Board and the Missions. 2. The apportionment of G .$30,000.00 granted the China Missions for the current year, $26,000.00 of which was THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. apportioned by circular letter, is approved by Council in full as follows (see Council’s list Preferred Property, 1911) :— 1. N. China— Peking, Stamping and registraton of deeds, $1,000.00 3. Shantung—Land ...... 4,200.00 5. C. China—Ningpo Girls’ School ...... 6,000.00 6. S. China—Lienchow Church ...... 1,800.00 7. Repairs— Four Missions ...... 5,000.00 9. S. China—Fati Dormitory ...... 8,000.00 13. Shantung— Tsinan H o u s e ...... 3,700.00 14. N. China— Peking Land, in part ...... 300.00 $30,000.00

N o t e :— Items 2 and 4, being provided for by special gifts, were dropped from the lists. North China generously relin­ quished their claim to eighth place in order of importance, in view of the need at Tsinan for a residence. Item 9, being granted, was at once available for Canton, and at once used. The Council replies to Shantung Mission (see Minutes Shan­ tung Mission 1912, p. 30, Sec. 28) that it is not wise or desirable to reconsider this item. The item under 14 of $300, which, under the list of last year, was given as $800, appears as item 1 on the New Property estimates of North China Mission for 1913-1914. The report of the Finance Committee on the Shantung University finances was adopted as follows :— “ The Council, having examined the very careful and exhaustive report of the Committee appointed by the Shan­ tung Mission to investigate the finances of the Shantung Christian University, approves the report and would most heartily endorse the requests therein contained : 1. That the Board grant the sum of $6,610.00 gold, to cancel the deficit in the University finances to the beginning of the present year as shown in the table accompanying report. 2. That the Board grant the request of the University for the sum of ¿3,594.19 Mex. to supplement the grant for the current year, ending December 31st, 1912, making the grant for the current fiscal year as follow s:— Arts College M ex. $6,912.00 Theological College 2,897.00 Medical College 1,129.50 University Treasurer 175.00 Mex. $11,1x3.50 12 CHINA COUNCIL.

3. That the Board make a special grant of $2,846.00 Mex. to cover the expenditures of the University during the interim of three months (January, February, March, 1913) caused by the change in the fiscal year.

4. That hereafter, beginning with April 1st, 1913, the interest on the Arts College endowment be sent to that institution for its use only, in addition to the regular grant from the Board in accordance with the original agreement of the Board with the Arts College, viz., that the interest on endowment up to G.$125,000.00 be available in addition to the Board’s grant on current expense.

5. That the estimates for the year 1913-1914 for the University, Col. Ill as presented by the University and approved by the Council, be granted in full and be considered the basis for future Estimates.

Col. I. Col. II. Col. III. Col. IV .

Arts College $11,243.97 $4,286.88 $6,957.09 $200.00 Theological College 3.736.41 850.00 2,886.41 Medical College ... 2,457.20 1,2x1.64 1,24556 84.00 University Treasurer 175-00 ... 175-00 ... University Press ... 5,000.00 5,000.00 ...

$22,612.58 $11,348.52 $11,264.06 $284.00

“ We believe this to be absolutely essential in order to carry out our agreement with the other Missions in the Union and make the University the power for good it should be in this most critical period in the educational development of C h in a / ’

3. In response to a communication from the Shanghai Station, Central China Mission, asking the Council to approve of a request to the Board to cable funds for the purchase of land now available at the South Gate (see Central China Minutes, 1912, p. 29, Nos. 11 and 14 and foot-note):— The Council would urge the Board to at once grant the needed sum for land purchase from reserve funds, or if such are not available, to endeavor to obtain it as a special gift, it being understood that this should not prejudice the requests for other items higher up on the Central China Mission list of New Property. The Central China Mission representative upon the China Council is directed to correspond with the Board on this matter. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 13

PREFERRED LIST OF NEW PROPERTY.

1. Shantung. R esid en ce , $3,600 W alls and servants’ quarters $900 ...... C h efo c $4,500.00 3. Hainan. Chinese pastor’s residence ...... N o d oa 600.00 S h a n tu n g . Street chapel ...... T s in in g 1 , 200.00 N . C hina. Land for Mr. Hicks’ residence ...... P e k in g 110.00 Land for Bible-women’s Training School ... P a o tin g fu 500.00 Supplementary grant for Girls’ School ... S h u n teh fu 1,500.00 C. C h in a. Temporary housing. Boys’ School ...... N in g p o 350.00 3. H u n an . Institutional Church ...... S ia n g ta n 4.000.00 4. C. C h in a. Boys’ Academy and W all ...... So o ch o w 7,000 00 5. *Kiangan. Land and buildings ...... N a n h su ch o w 3.000.00 6. S h a n tu n g . F u r n a c e ...... $140 Y a r d w a ll ...... 400 S c r e e n s ...... 60 R esid en ce ...... 3,100 Y ih s ie n 3.700.00

7. H ain a n . Finishing Church ...... K iu n g c h o w 3.000.00 (Iu accordance with original estimates.) 8. *N . C h in a. Women’s H ospital ...... S h u n teh fu 6.000.00 9. S. C h in a. Wall and drainage ...... C an ton 750-00 10. H u n an . Boys' School ...... H e u g ch o w 1.500.00 11. C. China. Residence, wall and raising of land, Girls’ S c h o o l ...... N in g p o 4.000.00 13. H ain a n . C h u rch ...... K a c h e k 3.500.00 13. S h a n tu n g . R esid en ce ...... $3,100 00 W a ll ...... 400.00 Screens and furnace ...... 200.00 T e n g c h o w 3,700.00

14. K ia n g a n . F u tu n g la n d ...... $1,500.00 Institutional Church... 2,000.00 N a n k in g 3,500.00

5. S. China. Sheklungwall ...... $ 500.00 Yeungkong repairs ...... 250.00 Two chapels ...... 175.00 Women’s residence, land and wall 1,000.00 1,935.00

16. S h a n tu n g . 5 fu rn a ce s ...... $ 700.00 Screens for 16 houses 960 00 1.660.00

N . C h in a. 4 fu rn a ce s ...... 560 00 C. C h in a. Screens for 21 h o u ses ...... 1.320.00 S. C h in a . Screens for 20 houses ...... 1.300.00 H u n an . S creen s fo r 16 h ou ses ...... 960.00 S h a n tu n g . Equipment for Ichowfu School (Boys and G i r l s ) ...... Ich o w fu 400.00 S h a n tu n g . Supplementary grant to cover exceptional loss in exchange on Booth and Abbott houses due to revolution ...... C hefoo 600.00 C. C h in a . Throop and Espey houses, supplementary grant to cover exceptional loss in ex­ change due to revolution ...... 440.00 C. C h in a. Land completing compound at church S o o ch o w 150.00 H a in a n . Wall around compound (in part) ... $430 Finishing catechumen’s quarters ... no N odoa 540.00

8 chapels in out-stations ...... O f 3 s ta tio n s 1,100.00 18. H u n an . In stitu tio n a l C h u rch ($1,350 o f th e $2,750 original estimate having already been g ra n te d .) ...... C h e n g ch o w 1,500.00 • A star indicates that it is understood that these items will be provided for exclusively by special gift. 14 CHINA COUNCIL.

19. K iangan. G ir ls ’ S ch o o l ... N a n k in g 7,500.00 20. S h a n tu n g . Industrial School 6.000 H o s p i t a l...... 6.000 Y ih s ie n

21 fC . C h in a. Land for Girls’ School, South Gate (See special action of Council) ...... S h a n g h a i 10,500.00 22. N . C h in a. Land, wall and residence at Union Medical College ...... « P e k in g 7,000.00 23. H u n an . Chapels at ...... « ...... jT a o y u e n 2,500.00 ( K w e iy a n g 24. S. C h in a . R esid en ce 4,000 W all and screens 500 4.500.00

25. H ain a n . Enlargement of evangelistic headquarters K iu n g c h o w 1.350.00 26 S h a n tu n g . B o y s ’ A c a d e m y ...... 8,000 W all gate house ...... 1,000 E q u ip m e n t ...... 1,000 T s in a n 10,000.00

27. N . C h in a. Additions and alternations for work among new students ...... P e k in g 1,000.00 Land in west city ...... P e k in g 1,500.00 38. H u n a n . Residence, land, and w all ...... C h a n g te h 3.°75 00 R esid en ce ...... S ia n g ta n 2.575.00 Residence, land, and wall...... C h e n g ch o w 2,825 00 39. H ain a n . Native teacher’s house ...... N o d o a 550.00 Recitation room and dormitory ...... K a c h e k i.£oo.oo S u rg ic a l w a r d ...... K a c h e k 1,800.00 30. S. C h in a. Residence for Mr. Allured Industrial School ......

G . 1138,540.00

t A dagger indicates that while it is expected that these items will be provided for by special gifts their places in the Preferred List are not affected if the special gift is not obtained. It was voted that the Chairman correspoud with the Board iu regard to item 18 of the Preferred List. It was voted that the chairman of the Finance Committee be instructed to write to the North China Mission iu regard to item 8 of the Preferred List of New Property.

REQUEST FOR NEW PROPERTY IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE AS GIVEN BY THE MISSIONS.

/. North China Mission. 1. Shuntehfu. Residence for new missionary family ... $ 3,000.00 2. Paotingfu. Land for building for work among students 10,000.00 3. Paotingfu. Land, chapel, rooms for missionary and dispensary at Icliow ...... 2,000.00 4. Peking. Alterations in Pingkuand Pang-chun (country) ...... 150.00 5. Shuntehfu. Equipment for Boys’ School ...... 225.CO 6. Paotingfu. Land and chapel at Pai Kou Ho ...... 400.00 7. Peking. Additional dormitory and dining room at Truth Hall ...... 5,000.00 8. Shuntehfu. Building for women’s work ...... 800.00 THIRD ANNUAL MEETING.

9. Paotingfu. Land and Chapel at Jung Clieng 400.00 10. Peking. Land and Chapel at Yang Cliia Chuang ... 780.00 11. Peking. Equipment for Boys’ Day Schools ...... 150.00 12. Paotingfu. Land and Chapel at Tsang Ts'un ...... 500.00 13. Peking. Equipment for Girls’ Day Schools and Kindergartens ...... 100.00 14. Peking. Equipm ent for Truth Hall ...... 250.00 15. Peking. Land and buildings for institutional work at Ching H o ...... 4.000.00 16. General. Our Mission’s share of plant for School for Missionaries’ Children 2.000.00 II. Shantung Mission. 1. Tsining Church. Main building ...... $4,500 Manse wall and gate ...... 1,000 5.500.00

2. East Shantung Stations. 5 out-station chapels @ $250 1.250.00 3. Tsining. Land for church ...... 1.500.00 4. Tsinan. Church ...... 5.000.00 5. Yihsien. Church ...... $4,000 Guest rooms ...... 1.000 5.000.00

6. Tsingtau. Land ... $1,500 Bible Institute 2.000 3.500.00

7. Tsinan. Girls’ High School ...... $4,000 Contributed by Mr. Murray ... deduct... 2,000 Asked from Board ...... 2 ,000.00 8. Tengchow. Two out-station c h a p e ls ...... 750.00 9. Tsinan. Land to complete compound 011 south 1 ,000.00 10. Yihsien. Sub-station chapels— two 500.00 11. Weihsien. Museum equipment and enlarge­ ment ...... $500 Men’s Hospital alterations ...... 250 Women’s Bible Institute, equipment ... 100 Men’s Bible Institute, equipment 50 900.00

12. Tsining. Men’s Bible Institute ...... 2,000.00 13. Yihsien. Kindergarten ...... 1,000.00 14. Ichowfu. Bible Institute ...... 1 ,200.00 15. Tsinan. Residence including furnace and screens...... $3>300 Yard w a l l ...... 400 3,700.00

16. Tengchow. Church repairs ...... 750 Raised on field $375 ...... deduct 375 Asked from Board ...... 375-00 17. Tsining. Residence, furnace and screens $3,300 Yard w a l l ...... 400 3,700.00 i6 CHINA COUNCIL.

18. Ichowfu. Residence, furnace, and screens ... $3,300 Yard w a l l ...... 400 3.700.00

19. Yihsien. Residence, furnace and screens ... $3,300 Yard w a l l ...... 400 3.700.00

20. Tsinan. Street chapel ...... 2 .200.00 21. Tsining. Repairs, Dr. Lyon’s house ... $ 75 Mr. Thompson’s house... 25,0 325-00

22. Ichowfu. Pienchwang chapel 100.00 23. Weihsien. Guest room and servants’ quarters for Dr. R oys’ house ...... 260.00 24. Tsinan. Chinese guest rooms ...... 1.000.00 25. Tsingtau. Land ...... 4.400.00 26. Tsining. Repairs on Women’s Hospital 950.00 27. Tengchow. Residence, furnace, and screens 4.000.00 28. Weihsien. To help build country churches 400.00 29. Ichowfu. McPherson Academy dormitories 800.00 30. Tsingtau. Residence ...... 4.000.00 31. Tsining. Two country chapels ...... 500.00 32. Tsinan. Men’s Hospital enlargement $2,500 Tsinan, Women’s Hospital en­ largement ...... 2,000 4.500.00

33. Tengchow. Residence including furnace and screens 4.000.00 Tengchow. Land and wall for above 1.500.00 34. Ichowfu. Girls’ High School dormitories 800.00 35. Tsingtau. Church (raised on the field $5,000) Asked from Board ...... 5.000.00 36. Tsining. Residence furnace and screens I3.300 Tsining. Yard w a ll... 400 3.700.00

37. Ichowfu. Cemetery wall 250.00 38. Tsingtau. Land 1.700.00 39. Tsinan. Kindergarten, wall and gatehouse $500 Equipm ent 300 800.00

Total amount of supplementary list $88,960.00

III . Central China Mission.

1. Hangchow. Land for foreign residence, new evangelistic centre ... 1 ,000.00 2. Shanghai. Addition to Lowrie High School (iron roof dormitory) ...... 250.00 3. Shanghai. Chapel equipment ...... $75 Soochow. Do. 200 Hangchow. Do. ... 100 375.00 THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 1.7

4. Shanghai. Bridge, South Gate ...... 300.00 5. Hangchow. Two residences, College (1) and evangelistic centre (1) ...... 7.000.00 6. Ningpo. Building for women’s work and residence for single women ...... 2.500.00 7. Shanghai. Wall and gate house, Lowrie High School. 500.00 8. Shanghai. Country c h a p e ls ...... 350-00 9. Shanghai. Residence and wall, South Gate ...... 3.500.00 10. Ningpo. Land for new plant at Zong yu ...... 500.00 11. Soochow. Men's training class building ...... 1.500.00 12. Shanghai. Land and building for institutional church, South Gate ...... 7.000.00 13. Shanghai. Land to complete school compound, South Gate ...... 5.000.00 14. Hangchow. College building fuud ...... 5.500.00 15. Shanghai. Wall, south compound, South Gate 700.00 16. Shanghai. Men’s training class building 1.500.00 17. Ningpo. Land, wall and residence, (missionary fam ily)...... 6.000.00 18. Ningpo. One year’s rent, (Miss Dickie) residence ... 250.00

$43,725.00 TV. Kiangan Mission. 1. Nanking. Country chapels (Li Shui and 4 others) 3.000.00 2. Nanking. Residence for worker with Y. M. C. A. 3.100.00 3. Hwaiyuan. Shouchou land aud buildings 2.500.00

$8,600.00 V. Hunan Mission.

1. Hengchow. Compound chapel, land and wall ...... 1,500.00 2. Siangtan. W om en’s Hospital Ward ...... 2,750.00 3. Siangtan. I Gia Wan, land, chapel and school ... 800.00 4. Chenchow. Isolation Ward for H ospital...... 500.00 5. Ciiangteli. Men’s Hospital equipment ...... 750.00 6. Changteh. W om en’s Hospital equipment ...... 1,000.00 7. Changteh. M en’s Hospital, new ...... 4,000.00 8. Siangtan. For rounding out compound : (1) small plot on corner near residence No. 5 ...... 150.00 (2) Land between Church and Boys’ School 450.00 9. Changteh. Residence for women, land and wall ... 3,060.00 Changteh. Residence for physician, land and wall ... 3,060.00 Chenchow. Residence No. 6 land andwall ...... 2,825.00 Hengchow. Residence No. 6 ...... 2,825.00 Hengchow. Residence No. 7 ...... 2,825.00 10. Hengchow. Dispensary, land and wall ...... 800.00 11. Chenchow. Residence for teachers, well, andequipment for Boys’ School ... 1,000.00 Chenchow. Equipment for Girls’ School...... 300.00 18 CHINA COUNCIL.

12. Changteh. Resideuce for two Chiuese doctors 800.00 13. Changteh. Institutional Church ...... 3,000.00 14. Changteh. Teh-san, Teacher’s residence 400.00 15. Changteh. Nin-bi Tang, land and chapel 800.00 Changteh. Teh-sau-gai, land and chapel 800.00 16. Siangtan. E van gelist’s residence 400.00

$34,795-oo

VI. South China.

1. Canton. Fati, Normal School building...... 15,000.00 2. Canton. Three residences for Chinese teachers 4 500.00 3. Yeungkong. Kocliau residence ...... 4,000.00 4. Yeungkong. 2 chapels ...... Shuntak. 2 chapels ...... 800 Lienchow. 2 chapels ...... 400 Sheklung. 2 chapels ...... 750 2,750.00

5. Canton. Sunning Church (native contributions G. $5,000) ...... 3.000.00 6. Canton. Fati, Isolation Ward ...... $675 Store room ...... 225 900.00

7. Canton. Fati, two residences foreign teachers 9.000.00 8. Canton. Sunning, school (native contributions G . $6,000 ) ask ...... 2.000.00 9. Lienchow. Bible Institute ...... 3.000.00 10. Canton. Sheklung Institutional Church (native con­ tribution, G. $250) ...... 1.500.00 11. Canton. Secondary School at Fati ...... i5,ooo.co 12. Yeungkong. Two chapels ...... 300.00 13. Canton. Fati, Gymnasium ...... 2.500.00 14. Lienchow. Residence, new missionary fa m ily ...... 3.500.00 15. Yeungkong. Residence, land and screens ...... 4.000.00 16. Yeungkong. Kochau, residence, land and screens 4.000.00 17. Canton. Sheklung, residence, new missionary family 3.750.00 18. Canton. Sheklung, residence, new missionary family 3.750.00 19. Yeungkong. Residence for new missionary family 4.000.00

$86,450.00

VII, Hainan Mission.

t. Hoihow. Land M . $800.00 2. Kachek. Alteration in residence G . $500.00 3. Kiungchow. Special repairs, Pitkin Compound 350.00 4. Kachek. L and ...... 400.00 5. Nodoa. Walls enclosing compound [... 800.00 6. Kachek. R esiden ce...... 3,500.00 7. Kiungchow. Residence and wall ...... 4,©00.00 THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 19

8. Nodoa. Residence ...... 3,200.00 9. Kachek. Cost of land and street chapel $200.00 10. Kiuugchow. Additional wall, Pitkin Compound 770.00 11. Nodoa. Boys’ School ...... 5,000.00 12. Hoiliow. Residence for Chinese pastor 1,000.00 13. Nodoa. Additional Chinese teacher's house 1,000.00 14. Kachek. Enlargement of Boys’ School ...... 3.200.00 15. Kachek. Single ladies’ house ...... 3.500.00 16. Hoihow. Rest house at the port, and furnishings 2.250.00

M ex. $4,920.00 $25,550.00

SPECIAL OBJECT LIST.

List of items approved bj' the Council for which funds are promised or are to be obtained from special sources.

Shantung Mission. 1. University repairs ...... 200 Tsining. Special ...... 2,000 Ichowfu. Special ...... 1,800 $4,000.00

Central China Mission. 2. Hangchow. Stereopticon ...... 150.00 3. Soocliow. Isolation Ward, Hospital ...... 500.00 4. Hangchow. Chapel and house for worker, Tongyang field 500.00 5. Shanghai. Buildings, Girls’ School ...... 27.000.00 6. Ningpo. Hospital, Yuyao ...... 4,000.00 7. Hangchow. Union Girls’ School ...... 10.000.00

Kiangan Mission. 8. N anking. Medical College ... 2,000 Mediical College,, residence ...... 3.100 5,100.00

9. Nanking. Bansimen Church ...... 5,000.00 10. Nanking. Shwangtang Church settlement 2,500.00 11. Nanking. Land,. TheologicalSeminary ...... 3,000.00

Hunan Mission. 12. Siangtan. Special,, land, wall and building— Woman’s Work (to be raised by Miss Murray) ... 21,000.00 13. Chang-teli. Equipment,, Teh-san water supply and Boy’& School...... « ... 2 ,000.00

South China Mission„ 14.. Canton. Residence, Lafayette Compound 4,500.00 15. Canton. New work in Shuntak field ...... 2,000.00

Total ... $72,2-50.00 ESTIMATES FOR CHINA, 1913-1914. 8

NORTH CHINA MISSION.

C olu m n C o lu m n C o lu m n C olu m n C olu m n REMARKS. S ta tio n s. C lass. I. II. III. IV. V, Council. ■ Increase Column in IV the the Council. suggested by Total increase mended by the asked from th e Board Board as recom ­ HN COUNCIL. CHINA P e k in g IV $4,788.80 $1,215.60 $3 ,573-20 $573-oo V 7.295.00 2.863.00 4.432.00 i , 5I5-oo $182.00 VI 3.500.00 3.500.00 700.00 250. DO Rent for Dr. H all’s residence. V I I I.35I 00 36.00 1.315.00 209.00 ( $840.00 IX 1.075.00 200.00 875-00 304.00 i 125.00 Increase in Repairs next ye a r. T o ta ls $18,009.80 $7,814.60 $10,195.20 $3,301.00 $432.00 $965.00 $3,834.00

Books: enter, in Column 2 P a o tin g fu IV $4,265.00 $639.00 $3,626.00 $404.00 V 5.603.00 3,223.00 2.380.00 1,938.00 $300.00 estimated sales. VI 4.600.00 4,600 00 No. of pupils in boarding V II 1.697.00 70.00 1.627.00 schools should be given. IX 839.00 104.00 735-oo

T o ta ls $17,004.00 $8,636.00 $8 368.00 $2,342.00 $300.00 $ 2,042.00

IV $2,168.00 $150.00 $2,018.00 $215.00 Number of day schools and of S h u n te h fu pupils in boarding schools V 3>300-00 1,000.00 2,300.00 400.00 ...... VI 1,400.00 600.00 800.00 should be given. V II 740.00 740 00 50 00 ...... IX 406.30 48.50 357-80 48,50

$8,014.30 $1,798.50 $6,215.80 $7 I3'50 $ 713-50 j T o ta ls ...... - Grand Totals for the Mission $43,028.10 $18,249.10 $24,779.00 $6,356.50 $732-00 $ 965.00 $6,589-50 20% net increase asked for. HUNAN MISSION.

C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n C o lu m n C o lu m n REMARKS. Statio n s. C lass. I. II. III. IV. V. C ouncil. C ouncil. Increase in Column IV Total increase mended by th e asked from the Board Board as recom ­ suggested by the HR ANA METNG. EETIN M ANNUAL THIRD

H e n g ch o w IV $1,277.16 $1,277.16 $ 640.00 V 1,037 00 $ 21000 827.00 950.00 VI 1,099.88 17.88 1.082.00 900.00 V II 527 77 527-77 550.00 527.78 527 73 500.00 IX To Col. IV total should be added $2,268.00 T o ta ls $ 227.88 $4,241.71 $3 .54o 00 $2,268.00 $5,808.0- $4469.59 on account of L,. M. S. purchase. C h e n c h o w IV $1,510.00 $ 30.00 $1,480 00 $1,312.00 $ 20.00 V 2,039. 00 455-0° 1.584.00 1,943-00 360.00 VI 1,460 00 500.00 960.00 i ,394.00 400.00 V II 550.00 550 00 585-00 IX 290.00 20.00 270 00 450.00 50.00 T o ta ls $5,849.00 $1,005.00 $4,844.00 $5,684.00 $ 830.00 $4,854.00

S ia n g ta n IV $1,399.81 $ 191.00 $1,208.81 $ 771.00 $ 50 00 V 4,242.32 2,320.00 1,922.32 2,178.00 918.00 G o ld $1,000.00 VI 2,000.00 2,000.00 V II 630.00 630.00 383.00 IX 201.00 22.00 179.00 215.00 T o ta ls $8,473 13 $2,533-0° $5.940.13 $3 .547-00 $ 968.00 $2,5-9.00 C h ä n g te h VI $1,049 74 $1,049.74 $ 374-oo V 3 .063-54 $1,205,00 1,858.54 945.00 $ 60.00 VI 3 .3I7-98 2,190.00 1.127.9* i ,430.00 V II 535-12 535-12 539-oo IX 106 00 106.00 320.00 T o ta ls $8,072.38 $3 ,395-00 $4,677-38 $3,608.00 $ 60.00 $3,548.00

Grand Totals for the Missiou $26,864.00 $7,160.88 $19,703.22 $16,379.00 $1,858.00 $2,268.0 $16 789 CO 84% n et in crea se ask ed for. SHANTUNG MISSION. COUNCIL. CHINA 22

C o lu m n C o lu m n C olu m n C olu m n Colu m n Stations. Class. REMARKS. I. II. III. IV. V. C ouncil. mended b3' th e Total increase asked asked from the Board Board as reco m ­

IV C h efoo $3 ,303-00 $ 447-00 $2,856.00 $ 60.00 Deaf school add to Column III. V 17,878.00 13,241.00 4,637.00 368.00 Itineration change to Class IV. VI 505.00 IOO.CO 405,00 V II 1,649.00 75.00 1,574 00 IX 81383 813.83 116.17 Sales of books should be entered. T o ta ls $24,148.83 $13,863.00 $10,285.83 $544-17 $ 544-17 T e n g c h o w IV $2,802.00 $669.00 $2,133.00 $850.00 $ 6.00 V 6 ,975-00 2.273.00 4.702.00 2,564.00 779.00 VI 2,498.00 1.278.00 1.220.00 638.00 50.00 V II 792 00 48.00 744.00 360.00 IX 814.22 30.00 784.22 230.00 T o ta ls $13,881.22 $4,298.00 $9,583 22 $4,642.00 $835.00 $3,807.00

T s in g ta o IV $4,600.31 $1,945.00 $2,655.31 $435-00 V 8,400.61 3,986.00 4,414.61 1,424.79 238.00 VI Could not school field receipts V II 1,845.00 110.00 1,735-00 130.00 IX be iucrrased ? 935-0° 935.00 130.00 Book sales should be entered. T o ta ls $15,780.92 $6,041.00 $9 ,739-92 $2, 119.79 $238.00 $1,881.79

W eih sie n IV $6,988.00 $1,681.00 $5,307-00 $1,056.00 $225.00 V 9.361.00 3 ,505-00 5.856.00 810.00 180.00 VI 2.084.00 875-00 i ,209 00 320.00 Book sales small compared with V II 995.00 45 950.00 -oo 230.00 Col. III. IX i ,663.00 550-00 1.113.00 135-00 T o ta ls $21,091.00 $6,656.00 $14,435.00 $2,551.00 $405.00 $2,146.00

T s in a n IV $2,680.00 $130.00 $2,550.00 $350.00 V 3.632.00 1.192.00 2,440.00 825.00 $25.00 VI 2.619.00 1.959.00 660.00 500.00 :::::: Evangelist change to Class IV. / V II 400.00 400.00 170.00 IX 630.00 200.00 430*00 150.00 50.00 M issio n E x p e n s e s 1,118.91 1.118.91 100.00 T o ta ls $11,079.91 $3,481.00 $7,598.9' $1,095.00 $ 75-00 $2,020.00 SHANTUNG MISSION ( Continued.).

T s in in g IV $2,567.00 $330.00 $2,237.00 $ 658.00 $ 65.OO V 3.495-00 798.00 2.697.00 1,067.00 227.00 VI 2,001 00 800.00 1.201.00 450.00 100.00 V II 690.00 690.00 50.00 IX 584-00 118.00 466.00 6r.oo T o ta ls $9>337-oo $2,046.00 $7,291.00 $2,286.00 $392.00 $1,894.00

Y ih sie n IV $1,660.00 $ 70.00 $1 590.00 $290.00 V 1,097.00 190.00 907.00 310.00 3500 VI 1,575-00 100.00 1,475.00 300.00 15-00

V II 795 00 795.00 50.00 MEKTING. ANNUAL THIRD IX 720.00 100.00 620.00 60.00 T o ta ls $5,847.00 $460.00 $5,387-00 $1,010.00 $50.00 $ 960.00

Ich o w fu IV $2,I9?.00 $218.00 $1,974 00 $460.00 V 3.028.00 73200 2.296.00 1,050.00 260.00 VI 1.920.00 720.00 1.200.00 285.00 60.00 V II 905.00 905.00 100.00 IX 695.00 200.00 495-00 100.00 35-00 T o ta ls $8,740.00 $1,870.00 $6,870.00 $1,995-00 $355-oo $1,640.00

Totals for Stations $109,905.88 $38,715-00 $71,190.88 $17,242.96 $2,350.00 $14,892.96 Union "Work : South Shautuug Bible and Normal Training V 416.56 416.56 1.863.44 $200.00

T o ta ls $416.56 $416.56 $1,863.44 $200.00 $1,663.44

Shantung University: Arts College V $11-243-97 $4,286.88 $6,957.09 $200.00 Theological College 3 736 41 850.00 2,886.41 Medical College 2,457-20 1,211.64 1.245-56 84.OO University Treasurer 175-00 175-00 University Press 5,000.00 5,000 00 T o ta ls $22,612.58 $11,348-52 $11,264.06 $284.00 $284.00

Grand Totals for the M ission $132 935-02 $50,063.52 $82,871.50 $19,390.40 $2,550.00 $16,840.40 20% net increase asked for.

Total last year ...... 81,782.00

Increase account Shan­ tung University ----- $1,089.50 ----- CENTRAL CHINA MISSION.

a* « 5 g £ • C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n C o lu m u C o lu m n S tatio n s. C lass. Si « 2t?. 0 REMARKS. I. II.III. IV. V. h a » 0 0 O M I ’S ’g ’g S H u iJ 044 S v 3 • CQ S ooch o w IV $1,647.20 $ 43-20 $1,604.00 $ 521.00 V 2,105.00 395-00 1,710.00 685.00 ... VI 3,222.00 1,600.00 1,622.00 174.00 VII 964 00 964.00 331-00 IX 385.00 385.00 120.00 ... T o ta ls $8,323.20 $2,038.20 $6,285.00 $1,832.00 $1,832.00

...... L I C N U O C CHINA H a n g c h o w IV $1,116.00 $3,748.00 $2,128 00 College estimates concern the V 7 .735-00 6.764.00 1,461.00 ... mission as a whole and should VII 18.00 818.45 281.55 ... be on a general mission sheet. IX 858.00 1,351 00 ... Owing to change of treasurer, Totals $21,057.45 $8,869.00 $12,18845 $5,221 55 Cols, i and 2 not filled ; totals Col. 2 are those of last year. S h a n g h a i IV $2,182.00 $ 504.00 $1,678.00 $ 34O.OO V 12,489.50 10,170.00 2,319-50 800.00 ...... VI ..... VII 2,874.00 480.00 2,394.00 ... IX t 1,730.95 1.730.95 35OOO ... General Treasurer 11,364.00 1,364.00 7I.OO ...... $150.00 $150 fo r C en tral C h in a S. S. U nion, T o ta ls $20,640.45 $11,154.00 $9,486.45 $I,56l.OO $150.00 $1,711.00 to the order of E. G. Tewks­ b u ry , N in g p o IV $4,510-10 $ 612.00 $3,898.10 $2,660.00 V 9,263.00 4,003.00 5,260.00 4,420.00 $ 600.00 VI ...... VII 4I2.OO 1.00 411.00 3OO.OO IX 97I.OO 60.00 911.00 425.OO ......

T ota ls $4,676.00 $10,480.10 $7,805.00 $ 600.00 $7,205.00 Expenses of China C o u n cil IX G .$2,000.00 ... G. $2,000.00 ......

Grand Totals for the ( M ex. $65,177.20 $26,737.20 $ 38,440.00 $16,419.55 $ 600.00 $150.00 115,969.55 41% net increase asked for. M issio n I G o ld $ 2,000.00 G.$2,000.00 KIANGAN MISSION.

C o lu m n C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n S tatio n s. Class. R E M A R K a I. II. III. IV. V. C ou n cil. Total increase asked from th emended by th e Board Board as recom ­

N a n k in g IV $2,296.00 $ 350.00 $1,946.00 $3.255-oo $ 500.00 G. EETIN M ANNUAL THIRD V 6 ,373-0° 3,400.00 3,973 00 5 585.00 2,350.00 VI V II 837.00 837-00 670.00 IX 506.14 506.14 802.00 T o ta ls $10,012.14 $2,750.00 $7,262.14 $10,312.00 $2,850.00 $7,462.00 A net increase of 102% asked for seems excessive in com­ H w a iy u a n IV $1,594.00 $1,594.00 $2,174.00 parison with other Missions. V 3.640.00 $ 750-00 2,890.00 850.00 It can only be taken care of VI 4.112.00 1,000.00 3,112.00 1,284.00 $ 30.00 if Propaganda is highly suc­ V II 1.365-36 360.00 1.005.36 cessfu l. IX 1,044.50 1,044.50 75.00 T o ta ls $11,755-86 $2,110.00 $9,645.86 4,383 00 $ 30-00 $4 ,353-00

Naahsiichow IV $ 375-00 $ 375-00 $ 7 5 -oo V 412.00 $ 31-00 381.00 48.00 VI 646.00 20.00 626.00 V II 659-50 659 50 IX 321.00 321.00 50.00 T o ta ls $2 .4 i 3-50 $ 51-00 $2,362.50 $ 173-00 $ 173.00 T h is am o u n t is $1,462.50 in Union Educationa: excess of Col. 3 total last U .S .G o ld V $3,300.00 $3,300.00 year, but is computed upon M ex ica n V 1.128.00 1,128.00 $ 400.00 exact expenditures of the VII statio n . IX

T o ta ls 1 $3,300-00 G. j $3,300.00 G. 1 $1,128.00 M. } $1,128.00 M. 400.00 $ 400.00 Grand Totals for the Mis­ sio n $*5.309-50 $4,911.00 $20,398.50 $15,268.00 $2,880.00 $12,388.00 60% net increase asked for. See G o ld $3,300.00 $3,300.00 note above, Nanhsiichow to­ tal. Col. 3 as per Board’! letter of February 31st would b e $18 936. SOUTH CHINA MISSION.

C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n C o lu m n REMARKS. S tatio n s. C lass. I. II. III. IV. V. C ouncil. C ou n cil. placing in Column IV Column V. Increase 111 Total increase mended by th e asked from th e cil cil recommends Additional items which the C oun­ suggested by the Board Board as recom ­

...... C an to n IV $13,781.03 $2,422.00 $11.359-03 $3,235 00 $ 500.00 V 3,095.00 2,721.06 4 ,195-75 400.00 $1,200.00 New boys’ and girls’ day schools should VT 10,914.12 10,000.00 914.12 6,245.00 5,600.00 show estimated receipts on the field. COUNCII,. CHINA VII 6,?39 83 2,370.00 4,169.83 2,526.00 200.00 ...... Some school and chapel buildings IX 622- 01 622.01 460.00 should be provided, in part at least, T o ta ls $37.673.05 $17,887.00 $19,786.05 $16,661.75 $6,700.00$1,200.00 $8,761. 75 on th e field.

I,ien ch o w IV $2,264.00 $ 3x0.00 $1,954-00 $ 425-co $ 80.00 V 3,666.42 1,342 00 2,324.42 940.00 405.00 VI 1,009 82 170.00 839.82 400.00 100.00 V II 723.60 127.60 596.00 334-00 20.00 IX 805.00 60 00 745-00 280.00 50.00 T o ta ls $8,468.84 $2,009.60 $6,459 24 $2,379.00 $ 655.00 $1,724.00

Y e u n g k o n g IV $3,688.00 $ 90.00 $3.598.00 $ 376.00 f 6.00 V 2,916.56 1,067.00 1,849.56 153800 162.00 VI 2,094.00 1,000.00 1,094.00 1,100.00 560.00 V II 481.00 35 50 445-50 IX 330.00 330.00 125.00 $ 612.00 j $2,411.00 $612.00 from sp e cia l g ift should be ad ded T o ta ls $9.509.56 $2,192.50 $3,139.00 $ 728.00 1 7.317 06 i to total received from the Board. IV $900.00 New teachers, Fati Preparatory Schools. Executive Committee action after V 16,791.51 7,600.00 9,191-51 1,500.00 600.00 VI estimates had been made out. V II 119.14 119.14 IX 240.00 240.00 T p ta ls $17,150.65 $7,600.00 $9 ,550.65 $1 500.00 $ 600.00 900.00 $1,800.00 Grand Totals for the Mission $72,802.10 $29,689.10 $43,113-00 123,679.75 $8,683.00 $1,200.00 900.00 $14,696.75 34X n e t in crea se a s k e d for. HAINAN MISSION.

C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n C olu m n S tatio n s. C lass. REMARKS. I. II. III. IV. C ouncil. HR ANA MEETING, M ANNUAL THIRD Total increase mended by th e asked from th e Board Board as reco m ­

K iun gch o-w IV $1,402.87 $ 120.00 $1,282.87 $ 454-00 V 3,400.00 1,297.80 2,102.20 770.00 VI 5,000.00 4,233.86 766.14 ...... VII 575 00 •••••• 575-00 100.00 ...... IX 638-75 ...... 638.75 75.00 P ress X 60.00 ...... 60.00 72.00 T o ta ls $11,076.62 $5,651.66 $5,424-96 $1,471.00 $1,471.00

Nodc-a IV $1,125.00 $1,125.00 $ 206.00 ...... V 2,237.00 $- 600.00 1,637.00 ...... VI 1,430,00 800.00 630.00 ...... VII 801.96 ...... 801.96 40.00 IX 721.00 ... •• 721.00 T o ta ls $6,314-96 $1,400.00 $4,914.96 $ 246.00 $ 246.00

K a c h e k IV $1,068.28 $ 50.00 $1,018.28 $ 100.00 \T 1,697.00 800.00 897.00 VI 1,578.00 600.00 978.00 V II 261.80 261.80 60.00 IX 695.00 ...... 695.00 50.00 T o ta ls $5,300.08 $1,450.00 $3,850.08 $ 210.00 $ 210.00

Grand Totals for the Mission $22,691.66 $5,424.96 $14,190.00 $1,927.00 $1,927.00 A b o u t 13% net increase asked for.

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i. Totals of New Property asked for in the preferred lists of the seven Missions are as follows :—

North C h in a ...... $ 38,665.00 North China General.. 10,000.00 Central China...... 68.265.00 Central China Special 42.140.00 Shantung ...... 134.420.00 H u n a n ...... 57.570.00 South C h i n a ...... 106.525.00 H a in a n ...... 41.470.00 Kiangan...... 38.200.00

Grand Total, $537,255-00

In 1911, the Council, in absence of information from New York, arranged its preferred lists on the basis of expecting a more considerable grant for new property than the Board has been able to make. This year, therefore, it has been decided to include in the preferred list a smaller number of items, and give the remainder of the estimates, beyond item No. 30, by Missions and in the Mission order. The requests are all approved by Council unless a note appears to the contrary. It is hoped that as many items as possible may be secured as special gifts, requests higher on the list having, of course, the precedence. Such special gifts, either in connection with the China Propaganda or otherwise, should then make possible the including of a larger number of items in the total grant from the Board’s fund direct, or from the Kennedy bequest. 2. An explanation is due to Missions whose order of preference has not been followed by the Council. It is to be noted that while we endeavor to make a fairly proportionate request for all Missions within the thirty items, a conscientious effort to weigh the relative importance of items asked for in different Missions is essential. This cannot be done without in some measure disturbing the order in particular Missions, e.g., a very large item high on the list in one Mission ought not, perhaps— by making very heavy draft upon the Board’s total appropriation— to precede and imperil requests in other Missions; while smaller items lower on the list of THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 29 this Mission, intrinsically as important as requests in other Missions, may justly be placed higher 011 the Council’s list. Or, again, changed conditions since the Mission meeting may increase or diminish the urgency of particular requests. In general, the Council, with every disposition to recognize each Mission’s right and ability to decide for itself which property is its greatest need, fiuds varying modes of rating in use among the Missions; and we judge it better to try to secure some share of new property for each Mission, than to place the higher items of any one Mission, together with all below them, beneath the threshold of a possible grant.

3. The Council considers the following to be, in general, a proper order of importance :— (1) Housing of missionary force. (2) Provision of working plants. (3) Enlargement of plants and extension of work.

It is true, however, that the pressing need in one of these items in a particular Station may quite overbalance the others; and much time and care is expended in the effort to understand the exact situation so as to construct a preferred list which shall accurately present to the Board the actual relative needs of all our Stations.

3. That the Council again calls attention to its previous request to the Mission Treasurers and Estimate Committees : (1) That the estimates should be typewritten. (2) That a summary be placed on the first sheet. (3) That the estimates be made out in triplicate and should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Council so as to reach him at least ten days before the meeting of the Council.

4. That the Council request the Board to letter the columns on the estimate sheets A,B,C,D, etc., instead of using the Roman numerals I, II, III, etc., in order to avoid confusion between the Columns and Classes.

5. That when missionaries pass from one salary class to the next, the increased amount should not be placed in Col. IV as it automatically becomes a part of Col. Ill and should be so inserted. 30 CHINA COUNCIL.

6. That the number of helpers and the total salaries only be entered on the estimate sheets as forwarded, and that all names be omitted. 7. That the Missions which forward a “ General” estimate sheet, include on this sheet only those items which are administered (1) By a Union Board instead of the Station. (2) By the Mission Executive for all the Stations. ft. Attention is called to a discrepancy between the totals for Hangchow Station as given in the printed Minutes of the Central China Mission and the estimate sheets.' The figures given by the estimate sheets are to be taken as those approved by the Council. 9. That estimates for Evangelistic literature be entered in Class IV and that receipts from this source be entered in Col. II of the same class. 10. That the Council call the attention of the Stations to the importance of entering pastors’ salaries of self-supporting churches and other items of income from native sources, in Cols. I and II of the estimate sheets and also that the receipts or the proportionate part of the receipts in Union Institutions be entered on the estimate sheets. 11. That the collation and summarizing of estimates, the verification of totals, and other preparatory work on financial requests, be done in the Chairman’s office prior to the meeting of the Finance Committee. 12. It was voted that, $900.00 Mex. be added to Class V of the Canton Estimates, Col. IV, for three teachers in the Preparatory Department of the Fati School It was also voted to add $50.00 to item 2 of the S. China list for new property, making it $250.00. 13. It was voted that, Mr. Locke’s furlough being post­ poned till after Council meeting, his salary should be con­ tinued to the conclusion of the meeting, November 21st. 14. The Finance Committee was instructed to enter an estimate on the General Treasurer’s sheet for G. $2,000.00 for the expenses of the Council and the Chairman. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 31

15. The salary of the Chairman is to be entered 011 the Shanghai Estimate Sheets. A further estimate of Mex. $500.00 shall be placed on the Council Budget to cover special expenses of the Chairman. 16. It was voted that, while drawing attention to an over­ due per centum of increase in the Nanking, Col. IV, estimates, the Council recognizes that the increase allowed Kiangan Mission in recent years available for evangelistic work and day schools has been unduly small. 17. It was voted that, the. Chairman inquire into the method by which the Board determines its allotment of increase in the appropriations for Classes IV to IX among the Missions with a view to assisting the Missions in the preparations of their estimates for Col. IV (New W ork). 18. That in Class V the nuniber of day schools and the number of day pupils and boarders be entered on the estimate sheets. 19. As the estimate for the School for the Deaf in Chefoo, which has recently been made a part of the regular Mission work, appears this year in Col. II of the Chefoo estimates, the Committee suggests that the Board place the grant, however, in Col. Ill, making the total grant to the Chefoo Station $17,236.83. We also recommend to the Board to grant to the School for the Deaf at Chefoo, out of the gifts for, and interest 011, the endowment of the school, such appropriations as are placed in Col. II, Class V, of the Chefoo grants for this current year. Dr. Elterich to correspond with the Board. 20. With regard to the request from Paotingfu for $10,000 for plant for work among government students, the Finance Committee makes the following recommendations :— 1. That this item be approved, with the understanding that the sum shall not be immediately made available. 2. That Paotingfu Station approach the International Committee of the Y . M. C. A. with the request that it make a grant for the required buildings, when the time is ripe. 3. That the work among government students be opened on Y. M. C. A. lines ; that the cooperation of the A. B. C. F. M. be sought in this work; and that those appointed to this work, if not already 32 CHINA COUNCIL. acquainted with the Y. M. C. A. methods, spend some months in study of their methods at Peking or elsewhere. 4. That it be especially noted, that a fundamental Y. M. C. A. method is, not to make grants for purchase of land or for employment of Chinese secretaries in any local work. We therefore strongly advise this Station to interest those in Paotingfu, who are able to support a work for young men, to form a local Board or Committee of Christian men, who shall solicit funds from the Chinese for the renting of temporary quarters, current expenses, etc., and open this work in affiliation with the national Y. M. C. A., thus obtaining their valuable cooperation. 21. While the Council cannot request an emergency grant in the current year to cover deficits in the building funds of the Booth, Abbott, and Montgomery houses, we place the amount of G . $600.00 in the preferred list for New Property for the coming year, to cover the Chefoo deficits. The deficit in the Tsingtau house being practically met from the Bible Institute grant of last year, it is in the opinion of the Council suffi­ ciently covered in Col. II, item 6, for that purpose in the new property list for the year 1913-1914. 22. It was voted, that the Council request the Board to allow the Chefoo Station of the Shantung Mission to draw funds this year for the erection of Dr. Eltericli’s house, such sums to be charged against new property for next year. This house has been placed first 011 next year’s list of new property. The Board to cable reply to Chefoo. 23. It was voted, that the unexpended balance of the Kennedy Fund, $250 00 in the hands of the N. China Mission, be used to complete the enlargement of Truth Hall, Peking, as requested by the Executive Committee of the N. China Mission (Minutes, N. China Mission, p.6.) 24. Mr. Eobenstine having reported the proposal of a friend to undertake the support of a man with office help, at one of the ports of entry, for the purpose of working out the problem of Mission treasurer and forwarding agent, with a view to lightening the work of Station treasurers, the Chairman is requested to take up the matter in correspondence and arrange, if practicable, for the placing of such a man either in North or South China. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 33

25. That the attention of Station treasurers be directed to the fact that Mission treasurers will draw and change into local currency, the total grant for each building, upon presentation of the proper voucher, at the time the builder is ready to make the contract, thus making the money available as needed. Builders will thus know how much money is available, so obviating embarrassment due to fluctuation in exchange.

26. In reply to the recommendations frotn the Hunan Minutes (p. 14, 1.2) that “ the request for rent for new mission­ aries, if granted under Class III would in most cases be avail­ able for less than six months ; with the opening of a new fiscal year, rent would have to be provided in Class VII and it is hoped that the increment of appropriations will be sufficient to provide rent and expenses where needed,” we answer that ■*■1------eiiffiniont roocnn fnr tlip nlapilKr nf

22 (a). It was voted that the special requests for cov­ ering deficits in Buildings (Cl. VITI) in Shantung Mission be entered in their appropriate places 011 the estimate sheets for the year 1913-14.

a definite percentage cannot be fixed a priori.

28. It was voted, that in reply to the requests from the Central China (Minutes 1912, p. 30, sec. 7) and Hunan (Minutes 1912, p. 4, sec. 2) Missions, concerning the adjust­ ment of salary under the new schedule, the Council requests the Board that in case of missionaries received into our Mission from other regularly established Boards their period of service be dated from their time of arrival 011 the field, and their salary be adjusted to the schedule 011 this basis.

29. The reconsideration of the graded scale of salaries having been referred to the Council by the Board and a number of Missions we would recommend :— THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 33

25. That the attention of Station treasurers be directed to the fact that Mission treasurers will draw and change into local currency, the total grant for each building, upon presentation of the proper voucher, at the time the builder is ready to make the contract, thus making the money available as needed. Builders will thus know how much money is available, so obviating embarrassment due to fluctuation in exchange.

26. In reply to the recommendations from the Hunan Minutes (p. 14, 1.2) that “ the request for rent for new mission­ aries, if granted under Class III would in most cases be avail­ able for less than six months ; with the opening of a new fiscal year, rent would have to be provided in Class VII and it is hoped that the increment of appropriations will be sufficient to provide rent and expenses where needed,” we answer that there does not seem to be sufficient reason for the placing of the new sub-class, Residence Rent, under Class III.

27. (See Hunan Minutes, p. 14.3.) We reply that with regard to the percentage of evangelistic workers desired among the new missionaries and of funds for evangelistic work under propaganda, it would appear that the Missions in their preferred lists and estimates have made clear their own decision as to the proportion needed in each department of the work. The Board and the Missions are at one in desiring all needful prominence to be given to the direct evangelistic work, but a definite percentage cannot be fixed a priori.

28. It was voted, that in reply to the requests from the Central China (Minutes 1912, p. 30, sec. 7) and Hunan (Minutes 1912, p. 4, sec. 2) Missions, concerning the adjust­ ment of salary under the new schedule, the Council requests the Board that in case of missionaries received into our Mission from other regularly established Boards their period of service be dated from their time of arrival on the field, and their salary be adjusted to the schedule on this basis.

29. The reconsideration of the graded scale of salaries having been referred to the Council by the Board and a number of Missions we would recommend :— 34 CHINA COUNCIL.

1. That the scale of salaries as adopted by the Board last year be not changed. 2. That all missionaries who had been on the field less than five years when the graded system of salaries was adopted (April ist, 1912) and who would by that system be reduced in salary, shall be considered as coming under the rate of the second term of service (single mission­ ary $600.00, married missionary $1,100.00) and shall remain in the second term until they have completed ten years of service.

Report of Committee on Mission Force and New Work*

I. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF MISSIONARIES. 1. Miss Kathrina Van Wageuen to the Hunan Mission. 2. Mr. James Wilson and Miss M. B. Cecil to Peking for educational work. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Norman H. Pitman are engaged for one year for work among the Government students in Pao- tingfu, the salary to be the same as a newly married mission­ ary and without vote in the Station. This appointment is understood to meet the application for a young man to work in connection with the Y. M. C. A ., as presented in Council Minutes of last year. 4. Dr. and Mrs. Vanderburgh are transferred to Hainan for eight months, beginning with their return to China from furlough. The above action was taken because of an appeal to the Council from the Executive Committee of the Hainan Mission for a physician for Nodoa during the absence of Dr. Bryan, and because Dr. Vanderburgh was formerly a member of that Mission and knows the language and Mission. It was also understood from a personal letter from Dr. Vander­ burgh that it would be agreeable to him. It was later voted that, in view of the Board’s cable declaring it impossible for Dr. Vanderburgh to go to Hainan, we authorize the Chairman, in conference with the Executive Committee of the North China Mission, to arrange, if possible, the temporary transfer of Dr. Elisabeth Lewis to Nodoa, from as early a date as practicable until her time for furlough, approximately July, 1913 ; and, that if Dr. Elisabeth Lewis cannot go, the Council is unable to make other provision fora THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 35 physician at Nodoa, and refers the question back to the Hainan Mission with the strong recommendation that Dr. Lasell be transferred to Nodoa during Dr. Bryan’s furlough.

5. Voted that, at the recommendation of the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Wm. E. Winter be appointed to take the place for one year, of Mr. Keller, the architect appointed by the Board for China: that he receive a salary of G$i,o^o.oo, and, in case of his return to America at the expiration of the year, his travelling expenses (subject to the approval of the Board) ; and that he reside in Shantung to act as architect for the Shantung and North China Missions, but that the question of his appointment as a member of the Shantung Mission be deferred until the next meeting of the Council. 6. Endorsed action of Central China Mission in asking the Board to appoint Mr. R. Paul Montgomery as a member of that Mission and assigning him for educational work in Shanghai (see Central China Mission Minutes, 1912, p. 14). 7. Miss Edna C. Alger was assigned to the North China Mission for work at Shuntelifu. 8. We express our approval of the action of Shantung Mission (Minutes p. 23, par. 13) in asking the Board to appoint Louise H. Keator, M.D., as a permanent member of the Mission. 9. In regard to the request of the Shantung Mission for the Council to provide a male physician from some other Mission in China to take charge of the medical work at Weihsien for a year, the Council would reply that it was not able to make such a provision, there being no physician available. 10. In view of the urgent need of the Hengchow Station for a lady educator, indicated by the China Council’s Preferred List of last year and rendered more urgent by the purchase of the L. M. S. property, we suggest to the Hunan Mission the transfer of Miss C. T. Woods of the Siangtan Mission to Hengchow for educational work, and that the Chair­ man correspond with the Mission regarding this proposition. 36 CHINA COUNCIL.

ii. We recommend that the assignment of Messrs. Boone and Roberts, appointed to work in connection with the Y. M. C. A., be deferred until the next meeting of the Council.

II. OPENING OP NEW STATIONS. 1 . ChajigsJia. (i) We heartily approve of the opening of a Station at Changsha by our Hunan Mission. (2) We strongly urge the Board to provide the force needed to open this Station. (3) We agree that the Mission, without transferring a man from any of the other Stations, occupy, as far as practic­ able, Cli;mgsha as a sub-station, until the required force is able to take charge of it as a permanent Station.

2. Kochau. In accordance with action of the South China Mission (No. 173, Min. 1912) we approve of the opening of Kochau as a separate Station and refer the entire question to the Propaganda Committee.

III. TERM OF SERVICE AND FURLOUGHS. In answer to the Board’s letters and in accord with the action of several of the Missions, we recommend the follow­ in g :—

1. Term of Service. (1) That in the North China and Shantung Missions the term of service be seven years for single women, and eight years for others. (2) That in the Central China, Hunan, and Kiangan Missions the term of service be six years for single women, and seven for others. (3) That the term of service in the South China Mission be six years, the same as the Hainan Mission.

2. Furloughs. (1) The furlough shall be one year in addition to the time of travel. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 37

(2) That, where desired and approved by the Mission, members whose term of service expires in the autumn shall be allowed to leave on furlough during July previous to expiration of the term of service, returning early in the autumn of the next year. When, however, it is necessary to leave the field earlier than July, they shall be allowed to do so as late as is prudent in the spring or summer succeeding the autumn in which their full term of service expires. The length of the furlough in such cases shall be extended so as to enable them to return in the proper season of the year, but is not to exceed at most fifteen months.

3. Intermediate Furloughs. That after a half term of service, wherever it is desirable to grant intermediate furloughs, the Board shall bear such a proportion of the travelling expenses as the time already spent on the field is to the term of service. The length of furlough should be determined in the same way, and a new term of service begin with the return to the field. In com­ mending these intermediate furloughs, the Council also approves of the provision contained in Dr. Brown’s Report (p. 181): “ Provided that the circumstances are approved by the Mission and Board and provision for that part of the expense which is to be met by the Board is inserted in the regular estimate of the year.”

IV. FURLOUGHS OF INDIVIDUALS. 1. Approved the action of the North China Mission recommending the furlough of Dr. Elisabeth F. Lewis in June 1913. 2. Approved the request of the Hengchow Station (sub­ ject to the approval of the Mission) asking that Dr. and Mrs. Robertson be allowed to antedate their time of furlough one year because of special reasons given in the action of the Station. We suggest that Dr. Robertson bring his proposed period of study within the year of his furlough. 3. Approved the request of the Shantung University Council asking that Mrs. Luce and children be allowed to 38 CHINA COUNCIL. return to the home land in the autumn of 1913 for the education of the children.

V. PREFERRED LIST OF NEW MISSIONARIES ASKED FOR.

(a) Weihsien Clerical man. Married preferred. Shunteh. Clerical man. Changteh Physician (man). Canton Fati Normal teacher (specialist). Kiungchow Woman educator. ♦Hwaiyuan Clerical man (in case Mr. Cochran does not return). Canton Man physician for Hospital for Insane.

(¿) Peking Woman physician. Ichowfu Clerical man. Changteh Woman Evangelist. Canton Physician, Hackett School (Miss Hackett). Canton Woman educator. Shunteh Clerical man (if Mr. Miller resigns).

(c) Canton Instructor (clerical man) Fati Theological Seminary. Ningpo Clerical man. Peking Woman Evangelist (country). Weihsien do. Tsingtau do. H engchow do. Soochow do. Shanghai do. Canton do. Kiungchow Man educator. Nanking Woman educator. Paotingfu Man for work among students.

(d) Tsingtau Clerical man. Peking Woman Evangelist. Nodoa Clerical man (married). Chenchow Clerical man. Soochow Man educator. Tsinan Clerical man. Hengchow Clerical man. Tsinan Woman educator. Ningpo Woman Evangelist. Kachek Clerical man (married).

N o t e :— The order of importance is indicated by groups ; all within one group being regarded by the Council as equally im portant. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 39

VI. Y. M. C. A. WORKERS. In addition to the above list, and of highest importance to the work among young men, is the appointment of men to work in connection with the Y. M. C. A. in the following capital city centres : Paotingfu, Tsinan, Nanking, Hangchow, Changsha, and Canton. This order is merely geographical, and does not indicate perference for one centre over the other. Two men for this work are already on the field, but their assignment to a definite Station is deferred until the next meeting of the Council. The Missions in which these centres are located should take into consideration the possibility of appointing to this work men now on the field.

VII. OTHER REINFORCEMENTS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL, ARRANGED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE GIVEN BY THE MISSIONS. North China Mission. Paotingfu Woman educator. Peking Clerical man. Paotingfu Man educator. Paotingfu Clerical man (country).

Shantung Mission. Tsining Clerical man (married). Chefoo Woman educator— Miss Helen Elterich. Chefoo Trained nurse— Miss Wagner. Ichowfu Trained nurse. Tsingtau Man educator (married). Tengchow Physician (man or woman ; man preferred). Weihsien Clerical man (married) institutional work. Tengchow Man educator (married). Tsining Woman evangelist. Ichowfu Woman evangelist (country work). Tsingtau Woman evangelist. Tsingtau Kindergarten teacher. Chefoo Woman evangelist. Chefoo Clerical man (married). Tengchow Clerical man (married). Tenghsieu Clerical man (married) for Bible and Normal School. Chefoo Clerical man (married). Yihsieu Man physician. 40 CHINA COUNCIL.

South China Mission. Canton Woman educator, True Light Seminary. Can Lon Clerical man. YeuMekong Man physician. Lienchow Clerical man. Yeuugkong Woman evangelist. Yeungkong Clerical man. Canton Woman evangelist. Canton Teacher Secondary School. Sheklung Woman e lucator, Superintendent of Day Schools. Sheklung Woman evangelist. Sheklung Clerical man. Canton Educator for English Department. Canton Woman kindergartner. Lienchow Man physician (in case Dr. Ross does ot return or joins the staff of the Hospital for the Insane). Kiangan Mission. Nanking Woman educator—Woman’s Bible School. Nanking Woman evangelist. Nanking Clerical man. Nanking Man educator. *Hwaiyuan Clerical man. *Hwaiyuan Woman evangelist. *Hwaiyuan Woman evangelist. *Nanhsuchow Woman evangelist. Central China Mission. Hangcliow Clerical man. Shanghai Clerical man. Ningpo Man educator. Ningpo Woman evangelist Hunan Mission. Hengchow Man physician. Siangtan Clerical man. Chenchow Woman evangelist. Hengchow Clerical man. Chenchow Clerical man. Changteh Man educator. Cliangteh Clerical man.

VIII. LIST OF PERSONS NEEDED EOR SPECIAL WORK AP­ PROVED BY THE COUNCIL.

♦Paotingfu Trained nurse (man). ♦Tientsin Treasurer and “business agent. Lienchow Industrial teacher. S. China and Hainan Treasurer and business agent. THIRD ANNUAL, MEETING. 41

Sheklung Industrial teacher. Nanking Stenographer. ♦Hangchow Man physician (College). Shantung Registrar and Treasurer— Shantung University.

N o t e :— It is expected that the starred (*) items will be provided for outside the regular income of the Board.

IX. In reply to an appeal from the C. L. S., through Rev. Donald MacGillivray, D.D., asking that Rev. H. K. Wright, of Ningpo, be set aside for translation work in connection with that Society, we would state that, while fully realizing the importance of the work of the C. L. S., and recognizing Mr. W right’s peculiar fitness for such work, yet in view of the fact that the conditions on which the Central China Mission (see Central China Mission Minutes, Annual Meeting 1908, p. 24) was willing to release Mr. Wright cannot be met, and because he cannot be spared from the work in which he is actively engaged at present, we do not see our way clear to approve of his being entirely set aside for the work of the C. I*. S., but would recommend to the Central China Mission that it arrange, if possible, for Mr. Wright to give a part of his time to the work of the Society and that the Chairman and Mr. Crawford be appointed a committee for consultation with the officers of the C. L- S. regarding the cooperation of our Mission in their work.

X. Representatives of the General Committee on Bible Study— Rev. A. P. Parker, D D., Mr. F. S. Brockman, and Mr. A. Paul— were introduced, and the session was opened with prayer by Mr. Brockman. This committee presented the cause of Bible study and the urgent necessity felt by the committee for a general secretary, and asked that Rev. H. W. Luce of the Shantung University be released for his w ork. Later, Mr. Luce addressed the Council in regard to this invitation, stating his reasons for favorably considering it. Dr. Noyes led in prayer for Divine guidance in the con­ sideration of this matter, which was then referred to the Force Committee. 42 CHINA COUNCIL.

After full discussion, the committee reported as follows : In regard to Rev. H. W. Luce's request that he be released from his present work in the Arts College of the Shantung University, in order to cooperate with the Centenary Conference Committee on Bible study and the Bible Study Department of the Y. M. C. A., the Committee, while sympathizing with Mr. I^uce’s earnest desire, and realizing the importance of the work of the Bible Study Committee and Bible Study Department of the Y . M. C. A ., as well as his peculiar fitness for that service, yet feels that it cannot agree to relinquish him for the follow­ in g reasons :— 1. In view of the serious depletion of the Shantung Mission force at present, several of the strongest, most experienced men having been removed either by death or sickness, leaving but few, if any, men of experience to fill the gap made by his transfer to other service. 2. The long standing, important service of Mr. I/iice in the College, with no one of such long experience to replace him. 3. The importance of maintaining the high Christian standing of the College, in which task Mr. L,uce has had a large share through his successful work in the College, Y. M. C. A., Student Volunteer, and Bible study work. 4. And the strong conviction of the Shantung Mission and the University Council that Mr. l/uce cannot be spared from his present work.

Report of the Propaganda Committee# as adopted.

I. INTRODUCTION.

The world has seen a wonderful change taking place in this ancient Empire of China brought about by the revolu­ tion. Well may the world consider it one of the greatest movements in its history, whether there be considered the immensity of the population affected, the character of the change that is taking place, the magnitude of the interests involved, or the significance of the fact that a great and ancient race is undergoing in the period of a decade a radical intellectual and spiritual readjustment. This movement may, by God’s grace, if the Christian Church is faithful, result in the regeneration of a great nation. No change of institutions, of political principles, of social order, or of economic conditions can avail to satisfy the deep needs of which Chiiia has now become conscious. Political reformation requires a new moral and religious life. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 43

Men and women deeply interested in Foreign Missions, such as the Bradi party and others, in visiting our fields in China, have led us to expect that the Church at home would rise to this present occasion. Still more has the action of our Board at home brought hope and cheer to our hearts, because it has taken such active steps to launch a propaganda in behalf of China, and by its stirring appeal to the Church at home and on this field is giving us reason to hope for effective help whether in strengthening our existing work or enabling us to branch out in new work, by providing the necessary force and means to carry out such a purpose. We realize that the appeal also conies to us and to the Church on the field, and it shall be our duty to enlist all our agencies on the field in this Forward Movement, and also by constant and earnest pra3rer, by appeals through the Press and friends at home in the interest of the cause as a whole, and through the efforts of our colleagues at home on furlough, do all we can for making this movement a successful one. We would appeal to the Church at home, however, to be sure to make this movement such as shall be permanent in its operation, lest the work projected may later on be crippled, and rendered ineffective because the enthusiasm called for by present circumstances has died away.

i i . To meet the needs of the work steps should be taken along two lines, viz., 1. The strengthening of existing work. 2. The projecting and developing of new work whether in territory already occupied bj' our Missions or in new territory and regions beyond.

In these two lines our Stations are calling for a large force of men and women, also for a great number of Chinese workers in order that our existing Stations may be properly manned and new Stations be opened to meet the needs of the fields we are already responsible for. But workers are not the only need : there must be res­ idences for them ; travelling expenses must be provided ; chapels, hospitals, dispensaries are needed ; as well as institu­ tions for reaching the cit}^ populations, which have as yet 44 CHINA COUNCIL. been scarcely touched ; and institutions for the training of Chinese workers, especially Bible Training Institutes for men and women. A new literature must be provided to meet the changed needs, and men of special training should be set aside for this work by the Missions and the Board. Men should be sent out to the field with special training for special forms of work whose needs press upon us as never before, such as the Y. M. C. A. and other kinds of institutional work to reach the large and ever increasing number of Government students or the business men of the cities. The Missions are calling for trained educators who can organize and superintend our primary and intermediate schools ; also for industrial workers for whom there are increasingly frequent calls from many quarters. With the increase of foreign workers there must be considered the addition of Chinese workers also, and in certain cases, the increase in the salaries of such as are already employed. Hence a certain amount of the Propaganda Fund will have to be set aside for this purpose.

h i . We would place before the Church a tabulated statement of the Force and Property thus needed:— i. There are at present seven Missions and 27 Stations and 8 sub-stations. (1) These are calling for workers to strengthen the existing Stations as follows :— Men evangelists ...... 32 Women evangelists ...... 21 Physicians— men ...... 8 Physicians—w om en ...... 3 Nurses—men I Nurses— women ...... 2 Educators— men ...... 12 Educators—w om en ...... 13 Special workers ...... 6

¡8 (2) The Stations, in providing for an advance in the Chinese work, are asking for salaries of preachers and Bible- women, for current expenses of hospitals, dispensaries, rent of chapels, printing of evangelistic literature, etc., (see Col. 4 of the Estimates) over Mex. $82,000. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 45

(3) In the line of new property, additions to old property, etc., :— New residences ...... 12 Churches and chapels ...... 9 Bible institutes...... 2 Schools and academies ...... 9 Hospitals ...... 2 The amount required being over G. $138,000. We con­ sider it of paramount importance that the existing work whether as to force, plants, or property should be strengthened.

2. For the Propaganda— the opening of new work— the Missions urge the opening of 21 new Stations, or centres, as follow s :—

North China— 3 , viz— West city, Peking. Ching Ho, Peking. Ichow.

Shantung— 10 stations, viz :— Tenglisien, in the Yilisien field (already voted). Laiyang, Chefoo-Tengchow-Tsingtau field. Kaomi, in the Weilisieu-Tsingtau field. Chuchow, in the Ichowfu field. The preference between these last two to be decided by a committee of the Mission to report next year. One of three cities southwest of Tsining, in Tsining field. Loa An, northwest of Weihsien, in the Weilisien field. One of three cities north or south of Tsinan, in Tsinan field. Tan Cheng, south of Ichowfu, in Ichowfu field. Chang I, east of Weihsien, in Weihsien field. A city south of Tsining, in the Tsining field.

Of these ten stations, Tenghsien and Laiyang should be opened at once, the others in succession, and all within the next ten years. Central China Mission— 1 Station :— Tungyang in Hangchow field. Kiangan Mission— 4 Stations :— Liyang, Nanking. Shouchou, Hwaiyuan. Pochou, Hwaiyuan. Wuho, Hwaiyuan. Hunan Mission — 1 Station :— Changsha. .S'. China Mission — 1 Station :— Kocliau. Hainan Mission — x Station :— L,eichow (on mainland). 46 CHINA COUNCIL.

We consider the force requisite to open one of these sta­ tions to be :— 2 clerical men (married), I physician, I woman evangelist, and to fully man tlie stations, educators and other workers will be needed. To house such a force and provide initial working plant, we estimate that G. $29,000 will be required, to be distributed as follows :— Land and compound wall ...... G. $ 4,200.00 Four houses and wall, @ $3,300 each ...... 13,200.00 Chapel ...... 3,500.00 H o s p ita l...... 5,000.00 Buildings for classes, and sundry expenses ... 3,100.00

G. $29,000.00

Report of Committee on Schools for Missionaries* Children (as approved by the Council). 1. School for North China. Your Committee would re­ port that the arguments and votes both for Tungchow and Tsingtau have been carefully considered. A majority of the combined votes of our North China and Shantung Missions and a practically unanimous vote of the American Board of Missions and the Y. M. C. A. indicate a preference for the location of the School in Tungchow. The Council would therefore urge the Board to grant, at once, a proportionate share of the estimated expense for the establishment of this school in Tungchow. 2. School for Central China and the Yangtze Valley. From a vote obtained b3r a canvass of the missionaries of the Yangtze Valley it is evident that a majority of the mission­ aries prefer a school in Shanghai. We therefore recommend that the Board grant a proportionate share of the estimated expense necessary for the support of the school already opened in Shanghai. Inasmuch as there is a large number of missionaries from the interior stations who prefer Kuling, and in 3'ears to come the number of missionaries in the interior provinces will THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 47

greatly increase, we would recommend that our Board, in co-operation with other Boards, establish a school, at least of intermediate grade, at Killing. 3. South China. As the South China Mission has not taken any definite action looking to the opening of such al school, we re-affirm our action of last year (see Annua Minutes 1911, p. 18), but do not feel justified in approving the action of the Mission (No. 169 Annual Minutes, South China, 1911). It was voted, That the Chairman secure from the above comnjittee a full statement of the data upon which the report is based and send it (with statistics) to the Board.

Recommendations of the Policy Committee.

The report of the Policy Committee was adopted as read, and ordered printed as an appendix to the Minutes, and the recommendations of the committee were adopted as fo llo w s:— 1. That a standing Committee 011 Policy be appointed, which committee shall report at the next meeting upoii matters contained in the present report, and actions taken by the Missions upon these matters. 2. That the attention of the Missions be called to the subjects adverted to iu the report, in order to definite action. These subjects are as follows :—

I. RELATION OF THE MISSIONS TO t h e CHINESE CHURCH LEADERS.

1. The appointment of a representative advisory committee of Chinese in each station to share in the estimating and administration of funds in Classes IV to VII. 2. Discussion with the Chinese leaders of the question of iitle in property secured partly with Board’s funds. This involves the inquiry to what extent missionaries as well as Chinese have proceeded on the implied or expressed basis that a grant for property in a given centre is a permanent gift to the Church in that centre. 3. A wider inclusion of Chinese workers in the councils of the Church than has obtained under Presbyterian government and especial­ ly the seating of Chinese in managing boards of our educational institutions. 4 8 CHINA COUNCIL.

II. OUR TOUCH WITH THE HOME CHURCH. 1. Studv of the estimated needs of the whole field by individual missionaries to the end that they co-operate with the officers of the Board in a more efficient way in securing the interest of the home Church in the whole China field rather than in local needs alone. 2. Participation by every missionary^ in the China campaign, es­ pecially by the forwarding of brief and telling items of interest to head­ quarters in New York. 3. The order of importance to be emphasized in appeals made for funds in the campaign. 4. The insufficiency of the amount now suggested for use by an individual missionary in his work, as stated in the “ Pledges for the Support of New Missionaries” leaflet. 5. The right of mission control over funds received by missionaries as a result of their labors.

III. THE RELATIONS OP OUR MISSIONS TO OTHER SOCIETIES. 1. Measures for local or wider union and co-operation in education­ al and other lines. 2. Union co-operation in evangelism as e.g., the Institutional Church, or Social Settlements. Practical and spiritual unity to be sought rather than nominal union. 3. The value of the Federation Councils and the advisability of their culmination in a National Council or “ Board of Strategy. ”

IV. SPECIAL FORMS OF WORK. 1. Work among Government students, the advisability of its being formed 011 Y. M. C. A. lines and in co-operation with the Y. M. C. A. 2. Industrial schools and the Self-Help Department. 3. The desire of the Korean General Assembly to find a mission field in China.

The following recommendation of the Committee on Mis­ sion Force was approved :— Inasmuch as the action of the Board in reply to the Minutes of 1911, pages 9 and 10 (see Board’s letters of January 24th, 1912, and August 7th, 1911), does not agree with the Council’s recommendation of last year, we refer the entire question to the Council and suggest that it be referred to the Committee on Mission Policy.

Miscellaneous Matters. 1. It was voted, That the Council notes with interest the proposed visit to China of J. R. Mott, LL.D., representing the Continuation Committee of the Edinburgh Conference, and the plans for representative conferences in five centres in THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 4 9

China. The lists of questions suggested for study have been carefully considered in committee, and it is hoped that each of our Missions and all sides of the work will be satisfactorily represented. As two of our Missions are to be represented in the Shanghai conference, and joint action by the Missions is liable to be delayed, the Council ventures to suggest the following representation: Central China Mission, three foreign, one Chinese; Kiangan Mission, one representative, and we sug­ gest to the local committee preparing for the Tsinan conference and to the Shantung Mission the desirability of arranging for representation of North Anhwei (Hwaiyuan) and North Kiangsu in that conference. 2. It was voted that, We as a Council, in view of the visit of the Rev. Drs. Bradt, King, and Relierd to our China field, record our hearty appreciation of their intelligent and painstaking study of the work of the China Missions and express our earnest desire that the assistance from the home church which they encouraged us to expect may indeed be supplied in response to their appeal and labors in the home laud. 3. It was voted that, The Council learns with great pleasure of the approaching visit to the Mission field of Rev. Stanley White, D.D., and urges upon the Board and upon Dr. White the great importance of his visiting the Hainan and Hunan Missions together with such other China Missions as he may find practicable. We consider his visiting the two fields above mentioned indispensable. 4. After discussion upon the question of locating the new Y. M. C. A. workers, it was voted to delete the last phrase of Sec. 4, page 4, of the report of the China Council, 1911 :— “ The men should go to whichever place their support can be most satisfactorily arranged.” 5. It was voted that Dr. J. C. Garritt and Rev. W. T. Locke be appointed a committee to confer with the Board in regard to the relation of men assigned by the Board to work in connection with the Y. M. C. A., and to reach a definite 50 CHINA COUNCIL. understanding as to the exact relation which these men shall bear to the Y. M. C. A. and to the Mission within whose bounds they are assigned. 6. The Committee appointed to prepare a minute on the death of Rev. W . B. Hamilton, D.D., presented the follow­ in g :— Your Committee, appointed to express our deep sense of loss and offer the sympathy of the Council to the relatives of Rev. W. B. Hamil­ ton, D.D., recently deceased, would report as follows:— W h e r h a s , iu the Providence of Almighty God, our brother has been called upon to lay down liis work here 011 earth and come up higher, Resolved, That we take occasion of this sad bereavement, and apparently irreparable loss, to express our profound sense of the great worth of Dr. Hamilton and his services, whether in the Mission's or Council’s deliberations. He was a true and faithful friend ; had a keen sense of justice ; was thorough in his investigations, and tireless in his exercise of his energies in behalf of his constituency. He dearly loved the people whom he served and was sincerely loved by them ; was broad minded and sympathetic, putting into practice the spirit of the second great commandment. He is gone, but his works do follow him and his memory is cherished. We would earnestly pray that the God of all comfort would especially comfort the hearts of the bereaved wife, daughter, and aged mother. We recommend that this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council and a copy be sent to the bereaved family and to the Board.

A. M. C u n n i n g h a m . ) ^ W . O. E l t e r i c h . J CommiUee.

7. It was resolved that the attention ot the Board be drawn to the method of numbering the letters of the Board employed by some of the Secretaries which has proved a great convenience both for filing and for reference. 8. The committee appointed to bring in a minute iu regard to the election of a Chairman at the next meeting, brought in a report which was adopted as follows: — The Council would call the attention of the Missions to the fact that the chairman’s term of office expires with this year, and an election for chairman will be held at the next annual meeting of the Council. The Constitution provides that at the Annual Mission Meeting preceding such election each Mission shall propose to the Council in its order of preference three candidates for this office. The Secretary is instructed to sentj a cqpy of this Minute to each Mission secretary. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 51

9. It was voted that the Chairman of the China Council be requested to obtain from the Missions, a selection of plans and photographs, of church buildings, boardiug schools, country chapels, hospitals, residences, and other buildings, which have already been built and have been found satisfac­ tory. General specifications, cost and accommodation of each building, together with any special features which have proved of value, should accompany plans. In cases where alterations which would improve the buildings, making them more serviceable, have been suggested since the completion of the building, these should be mentioned. Any local condi­ tions which may have modified the cost or style of building should also be mentioned. 10. It was voted, That in answer to the Miuute of the Shantung Mission (p. 28, Sec. 10,) in regard to the drawing away from the Mission of Chinese pastors by other Missions of our Board, the Council refer the matter back to the Shan­ tung Mission, with the request that they fully investigate it and lay the results of their investigations before the Council at its next annual meeting. 11. A communication from Rev. S. A. Moffett, D.D., chairman of the Executive Committee of the Korean Mission (Presbyterian, North), regarding the opening of missionary work in China by the Korean Presbyterian Church, was referred to the Force Committee. It was later ascertained that a delegation of Koreans was making direct request to the Shantung Presbytery, then in session, and the Council, heartily in sympathy with the holy zeal of the Korean Christians, awaited the reply of their Chinese fellow-presbyters, which proved to be an enthusiastic approval of the plan of the Koreans. 5 2 CHINA COUNCIL.

Permanent Committees.

The Permanent Committees for the ensuing year were elected as follows :— Force : Messrs. Crawford, Cunningham, Noyes, and E lterich. Evangelistic: Messrs. Cunningham, Crawford, Elterich, and member from Hunan. Educational : Messrs. McClintock, Noyes, Garritt, and Elter­ ich. Medical : Messrs. Johnson and Noyes. Finance : Messrs. Garritt, Johnson, McClintock, and member from Hunan. Mission Policy : Messrs. Garritt, Johnson, Crawford, and Mc- Clintock. P ress: The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Messrs. John­ son and Cunningham.

Next Annual Meeting. The next annual meeting was appointed to convene on Friday, October 31st, 1913, at 9:00 a.m., in Shanghai.

It was voted that the Finance Committee meet on Octo­ ber 29th, 1913, at 9 a.m., two days prior to the convening of the Council.

J. W . E o w r i E , Chairman.

P . W- M c C l i n t o c k , Secretary. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN

On October tenth of last year, in the city of Wuchang, the first shot was fired in the struggle which in a few months snuffed out the Mauchu dynasty and set up republican government throughout populous China,— a transformation so incredibly swift and complete that one thousand years hence, if the world continue so long, learned men will doubt­ less be found who, after au expert criticism of the documents, will strenuously deny that it ever took place in such fashion, and will charge partisan historians with manipulating the records in order to ascribe unmerited glory to the founders of the Chinese Republic. The year has not only been one of the most momentous in the history of this ancient people, but it is possible that, through the long future, the events of the year 1776 011 the American continent will no more materially affect the welfare of the human race. Mr. Cunningham and myself were detained from last year’s meeting of the Council in November, and endeavored to detain the other members of the Council also, because of the strong dissuasion of the Acting Minister of the United States in Peking, and the conviction that, while a single meeting of the China Council was not essential to the pros­ ecution of our Mission work for the ensuing year, the pres­ ence and counsel at their own Stations of the experienced missionaries who constitute the Council might be essential to the prevention or, at least, the mitigation of the horrors of the year 1900. The foreign and Christian communities throughout China were, however, to an extent 110 human mind could have forecast, graciously spared the repetition of the agonies of that fateful year. The republic became a stupendous fact, and to the last­ ing honor of our beloved Church be it recorded, that its General Assembly, on May 23rd, 1912, convened at Louisville, Kentucky, was the first organized body in the West (so far as the writer knows) to formally congratulate the citizens of the “ newly established republic” upon their “ new government 54 CHINA COUNCIL. which has as its fundamental principles, liberty, both civil and religious, equality, enlightenment, and progress” and that the Chinese Christian Intelligencer, the organ in China of the Presbyterian Missions of the U .S.A., in publishing on October 2nd, the original text of the Assembly’s deliverance and its Chinese translation, was the first to communicate to the Chinese people the recognition of the Government de facto b y an organized million of intelligent foreigners, among whom are one present and one recent candidate for the Presidency of the United States. As soon as the imminent peril to our North China Stations seemed past, I set out to fulfil the duties designated for the Chairman of the Council, viz., “ to travel as widely as pos­ sible throughout all of our Missions in China, attending their annual meetings whenever he shall deem it advisable, gather information and embody it in reports, endeavor to promote harmonious relations in the Missions and give such spiritual uplift and assistance to the Missions and to the Chinese Church as may be practicable.’ ’ At the invitation of Rev. W. M. Hayes, D.D., our esteemed colleague in the Council, Professor in the Union Theological and Normal School at Tsingchowfu, I spent the first week in 1912 among the students of those schools, meet­ ing the individual classes in the morning and addressing the entire student body in the evening. The following Sunday I addressed the students of the Shantung University— Arts College— at Weihsien, and the missionaries of that Station. Then I passed through Tsingtau to Shanghai, and after a brief stay attending to correspondence, I visited our Mission’s evangelistic work in the city of Nanking— the University and schools not yet being re-opened after the bloody scenes of the revolution. Thence I proceeded to Soochow and in a five days’ visit became somewhat acquainted with the city work, preaching- in Chinese on Sunday, though, I fear, owing to difference in dialect, but imperfectly understood. Returning to Shanghai I embarked, via Hongkong, for a visit to our Hainan Mission which had not yet decided to cast in its lot with the Council. In the harbor of HoihoW, THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 55

February 18th, I met, 011 a steamer weighiug anchor for Hongkong, Dr. Bradt aud his party who were leaving the island after greatly encouraging our missionaries there. I spent a delightful and very busy six weeks visiting the three stations, Nodoa, Kachek and Kiungciiow— Hoihow, together with many out-stations connected with each of them. Between each of these stations, going and returning, almost a week is spent in travel. It would prolong this report in­ definitely to detail the experience of those six weeks in Hai­ nan, travelling, as I had the pleasure of doing, with Messrs. McClintock, Leverett, Kelly, Tappan, Byers, Newton, and Gilman, and meeting every missionary aud most of the helpers in the field. Suffice it to say that there seemed to be more spontaneous evangelistic activity in several centres of the Hai­ nan field than I had seen in my own or in any other of our China Mission. From Hoihow, in company with Rev. F. P. Gilman and a Chinese evangelist, I crossed in a Chinese junk to the main­ land, the Leicliow Peninsula—half of whose population speak the Hainanese dialect— and endeavored to work our way overland to Kochau. the southernmost station of our South China field, but were turned back the second day by strong dissuasions of the polite aud friendly magistrate on account of the highway brigandage which he was at the moment un­ able to quell. I saw enough of Leichow to realize that it presents a needy and accessible field for expansion from Hainan and from Kochau, as soon as such expansion is practicable. Returning to Hoihow, April 2nd, I took a steamer imme­ diately for Hongkong and passed up to Canton ; spent some days in the country field nearest the city on the south and west; went on by junk and chair to Kochau, where Rev. C. E. and Mrs. Patton— the only missionaries in a whole prefecture comprising six county seats— are carrying on a rapidly ex­ panding work; spent four days in Kochau, and visited several out-stations en route thence to Yeungkong— a five days’ journey ; spent four days in visiting Yeungkong and out-stations and returned to Canton, where I visited the Fati School aud Theological College and the city Church work of 56 CHINA COUNCIL. of Rev. A. A. Fulton, D.D.; the self-supporting Chinese city churches; True Light Seminary ; the Blind School of Dr. Mary Niles ; the Hospital for the Insane, founded by Dr. Kerr, superintended by Drs. Seldeu aud Hoffmau, and fos­ tered by Mrs. Kerr; the Women’s Hospital, Medical and Nurses’ School of Dr. Mary Fulton ; the Hospitals of Dr. Swan and Dr. Todd, both Presbyterian physicians, and last, but by no means least, Canton Christian College. I spent six day's in the country field of Mr. Fisher, during which an ancestral temple was dedicated as a church, and, on returning to Canton, spent several days with Dr. Fulton in his prosperous country parish ; witnessed the dedi­ cation of the newly-built edifice of the First Church in a stra­ tegic centre in the city of Canton, and inquired about the women’s work of Miss Bankes, who has been invited by Chi­ nese young women to help them open a Y. W. C. A.; visited the prosperous centre of the Southern Baptists, aud was much disappointed to be warned by a letter from Mr. Kunkle of Liencliow not to attempt— because of an armed strife in the vicinity of the city— a journey thither, which I had planned to make en route to our Hunan Mission from the south. I left Cauton, May 23rd, after a stay of six weeks, de­ parting from the city with the impression that it has greater inherent energy than any purely oriental city in Asia, aud with high appreciation also of the many-sided attack upon the citadel of its unbelief that our devoted workers and Chi­ nese comrades are making. En route to Hongkong I made a short detour to Macao and Dumbbell or Wellspring Island to obtain some information about summer vacation localities for our South China workers, and, returning through Hongkong and Shanghai, passed up the Yangtze to Hankow and thence to the Hunan cities of Changsha, Changteh, Siangtau, Heugchow, and Chenchow in company with Messrs. Lingle, Mitchell, and Dr. Berst, June 17th— July 13th, a four weeks’ journey. The general im­ pression made upon me by observations of this portion of Hunan Province was— making no invidious comparisons with other provinces— that in the character and customs of the THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 57 population there are certain indications of a providential prep­ aration for the Gospel, which make it probable that Hunan (though the present Christian constituency is small) will be­ come one of the leading Christian provinces in China, some­ what as the State of Pennsylvania is in our native land. I also perceived that the acquisition of the entire property of the London Mission in Hunan, while on the whole it is prob­ ably an advantage to the Mission, produces a situation which will engage the prayerful devising of the Mission and the Couucil to adequately meet. After a brief stay in Shanghai, during which the new evangelistic centre in Hangchow city was visited with Mr. Bible, I passed ou to the stations of Shantuug yet unvisited, and between August 2nd and August 30th, looked in upon Yihshien, Ichowfu, Tsining; journeyed to Peking to obtain some Chinese teachers of the Mandarin dialect promised while in Canton to Mr. Chung, Chinese dean of Canton Christian College; thence to Chefoo and to Tengchow, rejoiciug in its new garments (buildings and equipment) provided by a princely friend of the Lord of Missions, and reached Tsingtau in time for a memorable meeting of the Shantuug Mission— memorable for its action regarding cooperation with the Chinese Church which is referred to more particularly below. I left Shantuug with the conviction that our strategic occupa­ tion of the Province for its final Christianization is simply ideal, leaving nothing to be regretted, and, beyond a speedy expansion, nothing to be desired. After returning to Shanghai and attending to accumulat­ ed mail, I was present at the annual meeting of the Central China Mission ; attended and addressed a meeting of the United Presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church, North and South, at Soochow, and later spent three days in the Hwaiyuan Station, visiting Nanhsuchow, rejoicing with the community in the bountiful harvests that have been bestowed 011 that stricken region; and now am greeting my colleagues of the Council gathered for this meeting. This outline of the year’s itineration is given to enable my fellow councillors to form an opinion both of the extent 5 8 CHINA COUNCIL.

of the observations made upon a journey to thirty-four of the thirty-five stations and sub-stations in our China field (Lien- chow, only, being omitted) and of the limitations to the knowl­ edge obtained, owing to the personal limitations of the traveler and the brevity of the stay in each locality. It is my desire to spend the greater part of the coming year in less hurried visits for spiritual conferences with my mission­ ary colleagues and with the Chinese leaders of the Stations that may think favorably of such visits and make their will­ ingness known to me.

GENERAL IMPRESSIONS OP THE JOURNEY. I cannot open this subject more fittingly than by quoting from a classic paragraph in a report on Missionary Reinforce­ ments for Japan by Secretary R. E. Speer, D.D., found in the Report of the 19th Conference of Foreign Mission Boards (1912, p. 224). He says :—

It is the good, plain men who do the real work in every field .... the downright, homespun, unexploited work, which the good, plain men alone are w illing and able to do. I do not believe that the great need of the Christian enterprise at home or abroad is for high finance, or masterful manipulations, or lofty exploits with capable press-agents, but for more solid work between individual and individual, more foundation-laying in the dark, more building of solid Christian congregations and solid Christian character in persons, and more quiet occupation of small areas with such true work done as will abide the test of time and spread by the contagion of life.

To this standard, by Dr. Speer so tersely and vividly defined, my visits among the Missions lead me to conclude that our more than three hundred and fifty fellow-workers in good measure conform. The Presbyterian Mission is steadily at the great work of putting Gospel truth into Chinese hearts with a patient continuance of effort that refuses to be disheartened or to relax energy because the people are slow of heart to believe. There is really but one supreme need for our Mission, and this is common alike to the Presbyteries at home and to our Stations in China. The supreme need is not for new methods, though they are advantageous; not for more THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 59

workers, though they are valuable ; not for combination (in some danger of becoming an ecclesiastical fad), though in many aspects useful ; nor even for gold, though without it much must come to a halt; but the supreme need is fcr more spiritual power in the American Mission leaders, including the writer of this report— a spiritual power which communicates to Chinese leaders and Chinese Church that certain contagious enthusiasm for the Lord Jesus Christ, slain, risen, and glori­ fied, which makes definite and impressive, though often unconscious, appeal to the soul of the uubeliever,— such a spiritual life in the missionary body as manifests itself in unconstrained, frequent, and delightsome conversation upon spiritual themes as naturally as upon methods and people and books and affairs, while it is also busily engaged in providing for the spiritual, physical, and intellectual improvement of those with whom it is associated. Not that this does not exist in good measure. Certainly it does; but my observation for nearly thirty years on the field, reinforced by the impressions of this journey, has led me to believe that it could be greatly increased, and that such increase is essential to so impressing the Chinese heart as to result more frequently in conversion. Our Mission, as a whole, certainly enjoys no less of this spiritual power than the Home Church. Witness the report of the Evangelistic Committee to General Assembly (Minutes 1912, p.30) where we learn that of 9,900 churches in our denomination, 7,800, or about 79 per cent, had less than eleven accessions to the Church during the year, and 3,700, or 37 per cent, had no accessions whatever. This, however, is not a ground of excuse for the missionary advance guard, but an occasion for more solemn heart searching and definite offering of our bodies as living sacrifices, and laying hold of the promises of power given us by the Holy Spirit of God. Throughout all our Missions there is, of course, great activity— activity too ofteu to the point of overwork. Too many of our people work seven days of the week, ignoring the Divine appointment of six days for labor and one for rest. More nervous breakdowns are traceable to this, in my judg­ 6o CHINA COUNCIL. ment, than to any other cause. But the work is so plenteous and the workers so few. There exists also a good measure of fellowship with Chinese colleagues everywhere— a fellowship which will, in all probability, be strengthened by methods of cooperation with the Chinese Church now beginning to be employed. Most of our Stations are beautiful illustrations of har­ mony between missionary colleagues themselves. The rela­ tions of missionaries in a Station are, in some respects, similar to the mutual relations of married persons. The individuals of a Station are a unit to accomplish a given work, but with widely diverse temperaments and training and mental processes which absolutely require much mutual forbearance and concession in order to preserve the sweet­ ness of loving intercourse, and anything like cherishing resentment or permanent ill-will arising from pecularities of disposition or differences of opinion becomes in missionary as in family relations more than a misdemeanor— it amounts to the enormity of a crime. Separation may, as a last resort, become necessary, as between Paul and Barnabas, but never discourtesy or enmity. In very few of our Stations do such deep-seated roots of bitterness exist, though, not unknown is the clash of con­ flicting opinions that flashes into wrath, only to subside before the going down of the fourth sun, if not the going down of the first. Station quarrels where they persist, are the Devil’s Glee Club, and, of course, are the sufficient explanation of sterility and famine in the Station life. Magnanimity 011 the one hand and the imperial grace of meekness on the other— the fruits of abiding in Christ, would banish any that remain to the realm of oblivion.

CONSTRUCTIVE WORE.

It is not my purpose to detail here the numerous particulars regarding the needs of individual Stations which may be communicated to individual committees in the course of our session, but to call attention to some momentous matters which have fallen under my observation during the year. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 61

i. The action of the North China Mission and of the Shantung Mission regarding the cooperation of the Mission with the Chinese Church in the disbursement of the funds appropriated from America, I consider the most far-reaching action taken in our China Mission during the year. This action requires in every station the cooperation of an equal number of foreigners and Chinese in the apportionment of the Board’s appropriations as finally allotted to that Station for Chinese work. It is, of course, quite revolutionary in its readjustment of the financial relation of the foreign mission­ ary to the Chinese Church. It voluntarily relinquishes the dogma, uniformly recognized in our own and most of the Missions known to the writer, that Mission funds should be exclusively controlled by the race which furnishes them, American funds by Americans, Chinese funds by Chinese, and substitutes the 110 less reasonable principle that Mission funds are to be controlled and apportioned by those whose intimate knowledge of the circumstances enables them to distribute them most intelligently, provided, of course, due precautions are taken to insure their just and honorable use. The proposed cooperation provides for foreigners and Chinese upon the Station committees— the Chinese representatives to be chosen by their own countrymen— and while it is not free from difficulties and perils, its manifestation of confidence in our Chinese fellow-Christians, its uplift of the entire Chiuese staff in a Mission from the position of employees to that of invited colleagues, its provision for obtaining expert knowl­ edge of economic conditions as well as of the individual qualifications of Chinese workers, and its providing a new ground of appeal for the increase of Chinese contributions, combine to fill it with a promise of blessing such as nothing but a baptism of the Holy Spirit could surpass— and indeed a baptism of the Holy Spirit would probably issue in just such methods of cooperation as these. The Council will note that the Shantung Mission, in addi­ tion, has before its Committee on Cooperation the application of the principle to the Finance Committee of the Annual Mission Meeting itself— a committee now composed of eight foreigners, 62 CHINA COUNCIL.

one for each Station, and which would thereby be doubled in size were the Chinese Church to add eight Chinese to the Committee from the Church at large in the Province. The joiut Committee would then examine the estimates of all the Stations, apportion the appropriations of the Board between them, and discuss the many important mission problems that arise in that connection. This widest extension of the prin­ ciple of cooperation in the allocation of foreign funds is beset with more difficulties than where applied only to local coopera­ tion in the Stations, and should not be adopted without the most mature deliberation ; for, these actions once taken, it would be more injurious to the relations between Chinese and foreigners to repeal them than to permit the present relations to remain unchanged. Furthermore, cooperation in the distribu­ tion of foreign funds, even in the Stations, should not be attempted in localities where the believers are unskilled in affairs and weak in the faith. 2. The City. The cities of China have been very unre* sponsive to the Gospel message and, consequently, our missionaries have devoted more time to work among the country folk whence the Christian constituency has almost exclusively been drawn. With our limited evangelistic force this was probably a wise policy in its day, but the result is that the scale and plan of attack upon the city is pitifully inadequate to the situation. In the city of Canton, for instance, with its million and a half of residents, though years ago much faithful preaching was done, we have now no place outside of the schools where the Gospel is proclaimed daily, and no man set apart to the evangelization of the city. The same is true of Hangchow, Tsingtau, and Weihsien, but steps are being taken to open work in these places. Moreover, ¿he buildings hitherto deemed adequate to this work have been for the most part small, their equipment inferior, located immediately next the street to catch the chance passer-by, and not designed to attract the permanent and influential resident. It was almost of necessity so, for, until very recently, the influential classes considered it social defilement to be seated within any walls where the foreign religion was proclaimed, THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 63

and only men of the gifts of speech, mental calibre, and evangelistic fervor of the late Griffith John in the city of Hankow could get a hearing from any considerable number of such men. The Chinese Church, even when self-support­ ing, as in the case of three or four congregations in Canton and Shanghai, seems at present unequal to the effective prosecution of evangelistic work in the city. The energies of the congregation seem to be exhausted iu supplying the financial and other needs of their society, so that iu very few cities do they maintain a propaganda among the non-Christian population. But the times have changed, suspicions of the Christian Church have vanished, prejudice agaiust the Christian religion has been greatly modified, and the ear of all classes, while it does not seek the Gospel message, is willing to give it atten­ tion, if proclaimed with tact, intelligence, and power. To this new attitude of the community towards Christianity should we not immediately adjust ourselves, and prepare audience rooms and equipment in the form of guest-rooms and reading rooms on a scale more in keeping with the dignity and magnitude of the Christian society, and more attractive to the class of men we wish to reach? The crucial question then arises— Have you the men to preach in such buildings? It must be admitted that, whether Chinese or foreign, they are comparatively few, yet the employment of ill-equipped and ill- trained, though warm-hearted, Chinese in such places, while it may serve to attract and save an occasional passer-by and thereby justifies its existence, operates also to misrepresent— because it so inadequately represents— Christ as the source of truth, intelligence, and character both for the individual and for the State. And again, not to expect, definitely labor for, and accom­ plish conversions in the adult community of to-day, but rather to devote our supreme and specialized energies to the prepara­ tion of the youth— the men of to-morrow, is a misjudgment and a misrepresentation of the infinite energy that resides in the Gospel of Christ properly and adequately proclaimed. Besides, the very frame of mind that resorts to the education of youth 64 CHINA COUNCIL. to the depreciation of the direct preaching of a conquering Gospel operates to beget a similar mind in the youth them­ selves, and, however we deplore it, we breed in the sentiment that it is hopeless to attempt to make believers of the men of this generation. If this opinion ever becomes the conviction of a community it seals the spiritual death warrant of that com m unity. I am not inveighing against the educational department of the Missions. It is an absolute necessity; but am emphasizing the axiomatic truth that, unless that method of propagating the faith be made supreme which is historically and logically and by divine appointment first, all secondary and indirect efforts to propagate it will be shorn of their efficiency also. W e should have well-equipped preaching halls with such accessories as will increase their efficiency, manned by well-equipped Chinese expounders of the faith and led by foreigners with command of the language, excellent preaching powers, and possession of the faith that communicates itself by divine contagion. And these should be in the cities as well as in country. Here may naturally follow the warning, which I would that an angel’s trumpet might proclaim to the Board of Foreign Missions and to the Church at home, against sending into the missionary work any man or woman who doubts or even holds lightly the fundamentals of the Gospel of Christ. A missionary may do almost as much injury by what he habitually omits to say as by proclaiming some anti-Christian opinion. As the seven prismatic colors are essential to the whiteness of sunlight so these seven truths'are essential to the whiteness of a missionary’s daily testimony:—

1. The existence of a miracle-working God ; 2. The pre-existence in glory of His only begotten Son ; 3. The miraculous incarnation, atoning death, and mighty resur­ rection of that Son in the person of Jesus of Nazareth ; 4. The agency of the Holy Spirit; 5. The necessity of the new birth ; 6. The essential importance of saving faith; 7. The absolute authority of the Bible.

(It is assumed, of course, that he will be active in every good work while bearing his daily testimony.) Men who THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 6 5

waver on these essentials are not men to lay the foundations of the Christian faith amidst the debris and decay of man- made religions. The mode of presentation may differ, the emphasis upon different truths may vary, but any substitution of the mere imitation of Jesus for trust in him as our Saviour; any exaltation of works, even of love and righteousness, over simple faith working by love as a ground of acceptance with God and means of forming character; any disparagement of the authority of the Bible as God’s Word to men is a false interpretation of the message of Christ which has proved fatal to missionary enterprise through the centuries, and what reason have we to believe it would prove otherwise now? In this region lies the peril in schemes for promiscuous union of missionary forces at all hazards. Give us men and women of education and force of character with a virile grip on these essentials, and whether we have or have not dollars or buildings or great institutions we will surely have a living and advancing church. Every recruit who brings intelligent proclamation of these essentials counts double, and every one who fails to do so is a drag.

SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS.

i. The question of term of service on the field and length of furlough is still before the Missions and the Board. Observation leads me to conclude that no missionary should be on the field more than seven years, and my judgment is that the home furlough, especially the second and third furloughs if the field term be reduced, could with advantage to the work and no injury to the missionary be reduced also. It is important to note, what seems to have been overlooked by the Home Board, that, as a matter of record, the greater number of break-downs and resignations on ground of ill-health occurs in Central China and North China, while South China and Hainan have been comparatively free. How far the longer term of service in the northern and presumably more healthful regions is chargeable with this it would be interesting to ascertain. 66 CHINA COUNCIL.

The eighth year in my own experience, having been sent home twice for ill-health— and my observation confirms it— is the year that witnesses the nervous collapse which sends the missionary home a burden to himself and his friends, comparatively useless as an advocate of Missions in home pulpits, and, if not requiring an extension of furlough in order to entirely recuperate, returns him to the field bring­ ing his brain and nerve fag with him. 2. The expectation of obtaining aid from the Home Board for the establishment of two schools for missionaries’ children in Central China, one at Shanghai and one at Killing, was disappointed by a cablegram bidding the Missions and Council make another canvass of the field, which the Chairman has done, and he is now receiving the expressions of preference of those interested in these schools. It is true that a majority of parents in Central China prefer the Shanghai location. The measure of that majority will be ascertained when the votes of the present canvass made at the Board’s direction are counted; yet the Kuling constituency is so considerable and its desire for a school so insistent as to seem to justify the Boards in acceding to their request on condition that the scale of expenditure be some­ what reduced. Shanghai has meanwhile proceeded with its school, undeterred by the hesitancy of the Home Boards, having an appropriation from the South Presbyterian Board of G$2,500.00 which is, of course, sufficient only, together with pupils’ fees, to carry it through a portion of the year. Our Mission had agreed to loan Mr. and Mrs. Espey to the school as Principals for the current year, on condition that their salary be paid by the school to the Mission, and the school has opened prosperously with about fifty pupils in attendance, nine of whom, at last information, were from our own Mission. Assuming that the Boards intend to subsidize such a school, this school has earned its right to exist. Now it calls loudly to our Board and others for the financial aid which it was led to expect from them, and which it unquestionably will yet receive. To a cablegram asking for a grant-in-aid THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 67 in view of the existence and usefulness and manifest needs of this school, the Board has not replied by cable, though doubt­ less a letter is en route. The question as to the North China School is moving toward solution. The majority of the missionary parents favor Tungchow as a location, are firm in their preference, and have prepared the most modest school budget that has yet been made. All the correspondence and the blanks containing votes of parents and of stations are in the hands of the Chairman and will be placed at the disposal of the Special Committee to consider this question.

3. The munificent gifts from individuals to Canton and other Stations during the year can but elicit the admiration and the gratitude of the whole China Mission— admiration for the stewards who place themselves in God’s hands for this ministry, and gratitude to God who has so graciously used them. There is great need of divine guidance in the best employment of these funds in the Fati and True Light Schools. Their work is great and expanding rapidly, and the present gift makes possible the erection of edifices which will be of inestimable service for a half century or more to come.

4. The China Propaganda is proceeding in the Home land. Rev. Drs. Hayes and Fulton, Mr. Bible and other invited missionaries are to assist, and doubtless much new interest and many recruits and contributions will directly result from it. Our heartiest sympathies and prayers go with them, and any assistance that we can give by letters repre­ senting the needs of the field and its interest will be of great advantage to the cause. Meanwhile, should we not plan for a united evangelistic propaganda among the Provinces during this second year of the Republic?

5. Three matters of importance presented by the Chair­ man by circular letter for the vote of the Council have received its unanimous approval:— 68 CHINA COUNCIL.

(i) The apportionment in accordance with the Council’s Preferred List of P r o p e r t y (Minutes 1911, p . 22) of G.$26,ooo of the supplementary grant of $30,000 from the Kennedy Fund as follows : 1. P ek in g ...... G fi ,000.00 3. Shangtung-Weihsien ...... $ 700.00 Tsinan ...... 1,500.00 Ichowfu ... 1,000.00 T sining ...... 1,000.00 4,200.00

5. N i n g p o ...... 1 r 6,000.00 6. Lienchow ...... 1,800.00 7. Weiksien ...... £1,000.00 Tsinan ...... 600.00 I c h o w f u ...... 250.00 Shangtung screens for 10 houses $60 600.00 Nanking screens for 7 houses @ $60 420.00 N a n k in g ...... 1,000.00 N ingpo ...... 165.00 S h an gh ai...... 165.00 C hangteh ...... 800,00 5,000.00

9. Canton ...... #•« «•’ 8,000.00

G .$26,000.00

N o t b ¡—Items 2 and 4 of the List were provided for by special gifts, and item 8 was generously waived by Peking in favor of a residence in Tsinan.

(2)The relinquishment for a term of three years (subject to the approval of the Board) of Rev. E. C. Lobenstine, at his request, to an administrative office with the General Com­ mittee of the Y. M. C. A., by invitation of that Committee, and with the consent of the Executive Committee of the Kiaugan Mission. (3)As the Board had appropriated G.$1,500.00 for cur­ rent expenses in the school for missionaries’ children at Kuling, the Council’s request for a similar appropriation for the School at Shanghai. There are many other matters of interest with must be reported orally as occasion requires. The writer, looking back upon the j^ear with its possibilities of giving assistance to others and its responsibilities in face of the momentous THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. 69 issues at stake, cries out: ‘ ‘ Who is sufficient for these things ? ” But thauking you and all our fellow-workers for upholding by prayer, of which he has often had strong assurauce, and bespeaking your continued intercession for him and your frank and full counsel in the discharge of the duties of another year,

This report is respectfully submitted,

J. W . L o w r i e .

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MISSION POLICY AND METHODS.

This committee, which is formed by the Council for the purpose of dealing with questions which may arise upon matters of policy of importance to our work throughout China, can at this meeting present only a tentative report. It is expected, however, that as a result of reference of such matters to the Missions and to the Board in concrete form, and as a result of the approaching conferences in China with Dr. J. R. Mott representing the Continuation Committee of the Edinburgh Conference, opinions of real value may be obtained for consideration at the next annual meeting. The rapid changes which will inevitably take place in this great field, the necessity of foresight and of profiting by past experience in China and in other lands as well, and the vital importance of approving ourselves to a Church so rapidly awakening to self-consciousness, lays upon the mis­ sionary body a responsibility, the complexity and difficulty of which must drive us to unceasing prayer and study. The present report in a very cursory way presents a few of the problems, and some of the ways in which their solution seems to lie.

THE RELATION OF THE MISSIONS TO THE CHINESE CHURCH LEADERS.

i. The attention of the Missions and the Board is particularly called to the action taken by two Missions, the North China and Shantung, during the past year, in the direction of inviting the Chinese leaders to share in the responsibility of the apportionment and use of funds granted for evangelistic and educational work by the Board. The North China Mission at a recent annual meeting passed the following action (see Mission Minutes 1911, p. 19 ): — Your committee to prepare a scheme for more effective cooperation between the foreigners and Chinese which will also develop our Chinese associates in assumiug responsibility, desires to suggest a plan by which a number of our leading Chinese constituency may, with a suitable 72 CHINA COUNCIL.

number of our colleagues, form an Advisory Council which shall have the responsibility of certain Station matters. The plan suggested is as follows: That each Station appoint annually an Advisory Council composed of equal numbers of Chinese and foreigners (four from each, suggested in Peking and Paotingfu), representing the evangelistic, educational, medical, and woman’s work. Their duty shall be to advise the Station regarding the following:— 1. The selection of pupils for higher education ; 2. The character of domestic and Mission servants ; 3. The engagement and dismissal of all Mission assistants ; 4. The fixing of salaries of native assistants ; 5. The grants of funds for Classes 4,5, and 6, and the part of Class 7 that refers to property occupied by the Chinese. Item No. 5 was tabled for a year, but finally adopted in August 1912. The Shantung Mission at its recent annual meeting took similar action, as follows (see Mission Minutes, 1912, p.42) :—

P r k a m b l e : We, members of the Shantung Mission, not relying on silver and gold for the extension of God’s kingdom, but on His Holy Spirit working through those who are instant in prayer, and love one another with a pure heart ferventty, recognizing the progress towards self-support which the Chinese Church has already made; and confi­ dently expecting it ultimately to provide all funds for the prosecution of the Lord’s work in China, are convinced that the time has arrived to invite its cooperation in determining how best to expend those appropriations from abroad which are designated for work among the Chinese people, together with what we hope by this means may prove a systematically and constantly increasing amount on their part.

Therefore, A . Resolved (1) That in each Mission Station, repre­ sentative Chinese be chosen to constitute, with the foreigners, a joint committee who shall decide upon the expenditure of the station’s share of the annual appropriations in Classes IV, V, and VI (excepting the items of drugs and equipment in Classes VI).

N o t e . Classes IV, V, and VI, Include, respectively, the appropriations for evangel­ istic, educational, and medical work.

(2) That the size of this committee and manner of constituting it be left to the decision of each Station, provided only that there be not less than two Chinese upon it, and that the number of Chinese^and foreigners be equal.

B. Resolved (1) That each Station of-the Mission shall organize such a joint committee this year. (2) That each Station shall first determine the number of foreign­ ers on the committee. (3) That each station entrust, for this year, the choice of the Chinese members of the committee to the local church session or to Presbytery, or it may employ such other methods as maj’ seem advisable. MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 73

(4) That in future the manner of choosing the Chinese members of the committee be referred by each station to the Presbytery within whose bounds it lies.

C. Resolved (1) That sections A and B be translated into Chinese and an official copy in English and Chinese be placed in the hands of the chairman of the Executive Committee. (2) That the Finance Committee be instructed to transfer the item of “ Rents of buildings for Chinese use ” to Class IV and the item of “ Foreigners’ Itineration ” to Class IX. (3) That a committee of four be appointed to consider the advis­ ability of similar cooperation between the Mission Finance Committee and representatives of the Chinese Church from the province at large, and report at next annual meeting.

This action may liave been in part a result of the China Council’s recommendation in 1911 (see Minutes, 1911, pp. 44,45). Other Missions have had the same problem under consideration, and will doubtless be deeply interested in the result of this movement. It cannot be doubted that some such method is demanded by the deepest interests of the work. We may no longer speak of the Chinese Church as “ our converts ’ ’ as doubtless the immense majority of Chinese Christians are the fruit of the labors of the Chinese preachers and workers. Hence, it is but justice, and in some parts of the field but tardy justice, to invite the Chinese to a fuller share in the administration of funds. Doubtless their voice has been heard for years, but generally in a desultory way, without a real share in ultimate decisions, and iu no distinctly repre­ sentative capacity. Were this situation to continue we should not be surprised some day to hear the cry :— “ To your tents, O Israel ! what portion have we in David?” On the other hand, our experience of the Chinese character and abilities may lead us to believe that, as we show a true desire that they increase and that our visible power should decrease, our real influence in the establishment of the Church will grow deeper and more valuable.

2. As an illustration of this problem, a letter from Dr. Speer, dated January 19th, 1912, to Central China and Kiangan Missions refers to the question of future ownership of properties built with funds from home, for church 74 CHINA COUNCIL. and school uses, but which the Christians have become habituated to regard as their own. Especially where the Chinese have themselves given the land, or a considerable part of the cost of building, it is a question to what extent we may consider the Board’s appropriation as a grant-in-aid to be repaid later in order that it may be available for other fields. The matter is of such importance as to justify quoting here the letter referred to. We recommend that, as opportunity offers, the Missions tactfully raise the question with the Chinese Church in its presbyteries or sessions. This should, however, be done in such a way as to enable our brethren to see our disposition to help them to self-support and self-government, and to the still wider dissemination of the Gospel. The passage referred to is as follow s : “ M r.------has reported a matter which is simple in itself, but which opens a large question which the Board has referred to the China Council for consideration and report. It relates to the custody of the deeds to the property in------, the property jointly purchased by the Board and the native church. M r.------w rite s:— The matter concerns the custody of the deeds of our property in ------. As is the case in most of the out-stations, both the Board and the native church have contributed for the purchase of the land and the erection of the buildings. All the out-stations have their deeds deposited in our safe, and the deeds of — ----- are with them. But it has not always been so. D r .------— gave the deeds in the first instance into the care of the pastor, the R ev.------. He had charge of them until the Boxer trouble arose. Then they were deposited in the Station safe, and the old pastor did not ask for them again, and he has since died. But now the Church proposes to become self-supporting, with the aid of some of the wealthy men who have gone out from the community and who are members of churches in Shanghai. They agree to under­ take the entire support of the church beginning next Chinese. New Year, and ask that the deeds of the property be entrusted to the Church session— that is, the Chinese members of it, for I shall continue to be the stated supply until they arrange for a.regular pastor. They offer to give a receipt for thè deeds which shall contain a promise to return them at any time should the Church for any reason separate itself from the —— Presbj’tery or cease to be self-supporting, and which shall acknowledge the Board’s share in the property. They ask only to be made custodians of the deeds, and say there is no idea in any one’s mind of separating from the present ecclesiastical connection. MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 75

We in the station do not care to do anything without the Board’s authority. My personal opinion is that the conditions proposed would safeguard the Board’s property and that a refusal to return to the old state of things would be ungracious and harmful, and would probably be productive of more evil than is risked by giving the deeds into their care. Their motive, they say, is to obtain a pledge that we on our part will not at some time decide to hand over the church and the work to the 'English Methodists as we have talked of doing. They have a strong feeling against any such action. Other members of the station are not as sure as I am that the conditions offered would be a suitable safeguard to the Board’s interest in the property. If the Board wishes to leave the matter to the Station’s discretion, we shall feel free of course to decide it as we do not now. But if the Board desires us to retain custody of the deeds, of course we shall do so. We shall be glad to hear as soon as is convenient what your wish in the matter is. I lear that a refusal to give them custody of the deeds may mean an indefinite postponement of the help from Shanghai, and so of self-support.

The action of the Board was as follows :— The request of the church a t ------in the field, for a transfer of the titles of the church property— this propert}' having been jointly provided by the church and the Board— was laid before the Board. It was voted to refer the matter to the China Council, asking the China Council to consider the whole general question of the future policy to be pursued in the matter of transferring property to the Church in China as that Church approaches autonomy and self-support, and the Council was instructed to forward to the China Council a copy of the action of the Board on June 15th, 1908, together with letters addressed to the Presbytery of Zacatecas and the Presbyterian Church in Merida, Yucatan, on the same days, with regard to the basis on which the question of Mission properties provided in whole or in part by contri­ butions through the Board in fields where the native Church was prepared to take over the work. The Council was requested to report to the Board its judgem ent as to the policy to be pursued in China.

The action of the Board was as follows, in the case of the question which arose from the Mexico Mission :—

The Board took into consideration two communications from Mexico; one, a letter from the Merida Church, through the Mission, asking under Avhat conditions the Board’s property in Merida would be transferred to the Church, and requesting that a document be given to the Church, stating that it had made expenditures of Mex. $6,000 in erecting a church building on the property belonging to the Board ; and two, a communication from the Presbytery of Zacatecas enquiring whether money designed for the evangelizntion of Mexico, such monies and the property purchased therewith belonging to the Mexican Presbyterian Church, that the Board would indicate the amount invested 7 6 CHINA COUNCIL.

in each case, in order that the Mexican Church might begin to raise the necessary fuuds to reimburse the Board. It was voted to reply to both communications that the rule of the Board has always been not to regard money invested in property in any one country as permanently and of necessity allocated to that field; that the proceeds of property no longer needed by the Board in any one field and disposed of are regarded by the Board as funds to be used in trust not for that particular field alone, but for all the work of the Board; that the Board rejoiced in the development of self- supporting congregations and independent Presbyteries and Sjniods to the point where they were prepared to consider such questions as had arisen in Mexico, and would rejoice to take up the question of any particular property which the Mexican Church might be able and desirous to Lake over, and would make the most generous arrangements possible, making large allowance for the fact that the investment had been made originally in Mexico, and also for any expenditures on buildings which might have been made by the congregations in Mexico ; and that, in communicating this action, the Secretary in charge state to the Merida Church the Board’s recognition of the expenditure made by the church, being careful in doing so, however, to declare that that the Board’s title to the property is in 110 wise implicated. The Secretary was further instructed to express to the Merida Church and the Presbytery of Zacatecas, the Board 's deep gratification on receiving these communications, and its thanksgiving to God for the steady growth of the Church in Mexico in faith and love and power. In accordance with the instructions of the Board the following letters were sent to the Presbytery of Zacatecas and to the Presbyterian Church in Merida :—

To the Presbytery o f Zacatecas,

Dear Brethren : We have received through the Stated Clerk the translation of the action of the Presbytery at its last meeting, inquiring of the Board whether the money invested by the Board in properties of various kinds in connection with the work which it has carried on in Mexico, are to be regarded as permainently devoted to the cause of the evangelization of Mexico, and if not, what the amount of the Board’s investment in such cases is, in order that the Presbyterian Church in Mexico, as set forth in the actio« of the Presbyteryr may begin to raise the necessary funds to repay the Board, to the end that all such properties may remain absolutely under the direction of the governing ecclesiastical bodies of the Presbyterian Church in Mexico. It was a great pleasure to the Board to receive this communication. It welcomes with great satisfaction this strong spirit of autonomy and self-dependence. The ideal which the Board cherishes earnestly is the ideal of a united and independent national church among each people— a church in which all true believers in Christ would be united in one body, fulfilling its own functions of self-maintenance, self-government, MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 77

and self-extension. For some years now the Presbyterian Church in Mexico has been ecclesiastically independent. The Board heartily rejoices in each step which the Church may take toward the further attainment of the ideal which it cherishes for itself, and which the Board unreservedly cherishes for it. Because such ideals are only gradually attained, however, and each such national church must begin with small beginnings and without full, independent strength, the missionary agencies, such as our Board, have not only sent missionaries to establish the Church and to cooperate with it in its work, but have also made large investments of money in property, such as schools, church buildiu»s, printing establishments, residences, and, in many fields, hospitals. If only all these properties could be provided from the beginning by the Church itself, that would be the simple and happy course. All such properties would then belong to the Church itself. In none of the Mission fields has this been entirely possible, but in some of them, such as Korea, all but a few of the church buildings, and all village schools, have been provided by the people themselves, and, of course, are their property alone. Where, however, the Board has invested money in property, it has never regarded that investment as of necessity a permanent allocation of the invested fund to the field in question. It has always held that if such properties are no longer needed for its work and are sold, the money shall be used, not necessarily in the laud where the sale was made, but wherever throughout the world the need of the work with which the Board was charged is greatest. If the properties are needed by the national church which has grown up, then the transfer of the Board’s interest to the national church or its agencies and the terms on which this transfer shall be made, are questions to be considered by the Board on the basis of its obligations, not toward any one land, but toward all the fields in which it is working. The church in Japan, for example, would have a preference in the use of,but it would not have a lien upon, money invested by the Board in property in Japan whose title the Board might determine to pass to some new owner or purchaser. The Board is constantly selling properties in different parts of the world, and it is using the proceeds where they seein to be most needed, not of necessity in the work of evangelizing any one land, but in the work of discharging the full responsibility with which it is charged, in the evangelization of many lands. While this is a general principle long held and acted upon by the Board, the Board still will give a large preference to any Church desiring to take over for its own uses properties acquired by the funds of and belonging to the Bo^rd. If any congregation or presbytery or the Synod of Mexico wishes to take over any of these properties, the Board will be very glad to determine the value thereof and the amount at which, in the discharge of its trust, it will be justified in transferring the property in question. It may be that there are church buildings where the Board would feel prepared to pass over its title without compensation to the Synod, if tlie Church should attain 78 CHINA COUNCIL.

full self-support and justify the hope that the property would be maintained and used aggressively in the evangelization of Mexico. Any such specific question the Board would be glad to take up. There might be many such cases, however, where congregations as strong as this ought, in part at least, if not entirely, to purchase their house of ■worship so that the amount thus made available might be used to aid in the establishment of new congregations and the erection of new chapels. There are cases where, although the land was purchased by the Board and the property is held by the Board, the local congregation may have expended money in the erection of a building or on improve­ ments. In the sale of such property, it would be only right for the Board to take into consideration the interest of the congregation, and the Board would assuredly do this. The legal counsel of the Board, however, points out that as time goes on, buildings depreciate in value, while land is apt to appreciate, and that those who have used the buildings have secured a return equivalent to the interest on their investment from said use, while those who have held the property must look for any return upon their investment to the appreciation of the original value. In all such adjustments, however, the Board can be relied upon to pursue a course both just and generous. I would express again, in closing, the earnest satisfaction of the Board at the spirit of energy and self-reliance possessed by the Church in Mexico, and its earnest hope that the present congregations of the Church may become, as many of them already are, both self-supporting and centres of great missionary activity. Praying for God’s blessing upon the Presbytery in all its work, etc.,

To the Presbyterian Church in Merida, Mexico.

D e a r B r e t h r e n : I have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt, through the Mexico Mission, of your letter asking uuder what conditions the property occupied by the Church in Merida would be ceded by the Board to the Church, and requesting that the Mission through its local representative, give the Church a document stating the amount which the Merida Church has expended upon the property in question. The Board was very much pleased to receive this communication, and it would rejoice to have the property transferred to the congregation, or to such other authoritative agency as the Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Mexico might designate to take title. The Board regrets, however, that it is unable to denote to either the Church or the Synod, the amount of its interest in the property. It would be glad to do so if it were financially able, and if it were justified in regarding its interest in the property as involving obligation to retain the amount of its interest other in Mexico or in Merida. The Board has always held, however, that money invested by it in any one country was not of necessity permanently allocated to that country, and whenever it has been able to dispose of property which it has held in an}' field, it has used the proceeds either in that field or ih MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 79 other countries, and in such form of work as it deemed to be most needy and to offer the best use of the funds toward the fulfilment of the purposes for which the Board exists. The fact, accordingly, that the Board holds so large an interest in this property, does not create any lien upon that interest on the part either of the Church in question, or of the Synod of Mexico. On the other hand, the Board is free to relinquish any part of its interest which it may feel, in justice to all the claims upon it, it could relinquish in any sale of the property of the Merida Church. In the event of such sale, the Board would certainly take into consideration the generous sum of $6,000.00 Mex., which the Merida congregation has itself expended, at the same, time that it would be glad to transfer the property at less than its market value. And while recognizing the fact that the buildings on which the Church’s expenditure was made will depreciate in value, while the land which was purchased by and is the property of the Board will appreciate, and that such appreciated value is in the nature of a trust fund to be administered by the Board in the interests of its work as a whole, nevertheless, the Board will rejoice to deal with the Church in the most generous spirit, and will be glad at any time to take up the question of the sale of the property, when the Church feels prepared to make an offer therefor. Meanwhile, the Board is glad to make the declaration requested by the Church, to the effect that the Church has expended the sum of $6 ,000.00 M ex. upon the building, this declaration, however, not affecting in any way the absolute integrity of the Board’s title to the property, until the Board shall legally transfer it to the Church or to the Synod, or to some other purchaser. In the event of the sale of the property to some other pur­ chaser than the Church or the Synod or their authorized representative, the Board would recognize the propriety of assisting the Church to secure another Church property, in view of what the Church has already so generously done in erecting the building without any help from the Mission or the Board, on the property of the Board. We rejoice in the prosperity of the Merida Church and in the steady advancement of the cause of Christ in Mexico.” Probably the particular case of the ------Church can be easily settled, but it is not too soon to give atteution to the general question. The decision we reach as to the principles involved will determine our relationship to many problems in the future and will help us to shape the sentiment of the Chinese Churches. 3. The constitution of our church courts furnishes an easy method of emphasizing the rights and responsibilities of the Chinese leaders in cooperation with us on the evangel­ istic side of the work. It may be well, however, to em­ phasize the value of having meetings in which not the 8 o CHINA COUNCIL.

pastors and elders alone, blit the deacons and even some leading though unofficial Christians have a voice, where the problems of the work are discussed and consensus of opinion obtained. But has not the time arrived when, in the management of our educational institutions also, the voice of the Chinese should be more clearly heard? It is not true to say that the Chinese are not consulted in such matters ; but it often happens that consultation is private and individual; and occasionally steps of great importance are taken by missions without any representative or author­ itative share by Chinese in the consultation, and sometimes to their complete surprise. Is it not time that the managers of our institutions, even union schools and colleges, should welcome to seats on their boards Chinese brethren of experi­ ence and wisdom? The few instances in which the experi­ ment has been tried have proven satisfactory ; and certainly our Chinese brethren will cooperate with us more heartily and more deeply realize that we are unselfishly seeking their highest interests, in proportion as they come more closely into touch with the problems from the administrative side. 4. Along these lines seems to lie the solution, in part at least, of two of our most serious problems to-day. One is the rousing of the rank and file of the membership to earn­ est endeavor for the spread of Christianity ; the other is the winning of young men of talent and spiritual power for the Gospel ministry. The Chinese who are unacquainted with the Gospel consider the Church a foreign institution. Even when prejudice against it is disarmed, it still is not considered indigenous. It is to be feared that, in our zeal for establishing a pure Church, we hold so much to our own power of initiative and of decision, as to lead the earnest and adventurous of the Chinese Christians to consider it our Church, nor theirs. Let the young men know that, if they enter the ministry, they have an outlook beyond being mere agents of a foreign missionary society ; that initiative will be valued in them; that they are to go out to “ conquer the world,” as the Chinese phrase has it; that a future is MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 8l before them not less, but more glorious than that of the foreign missionary, whose dearest wish is soon to relinquish his charge to them. Let this spirit of ownership or share of responsibility in the Church and its trials and triumphs filter down through the whole membership. Surely the spirit of God will find then a Church far better prepared for His indwelling and His inspiring power. Certainly some such sense of ownership must come, in a land where so many conflicting interests demand the time and energy of the people ; else the Christian principle will not become the cen­ tral and formative principle of their lives.

OUR TOUCH WITH THE HOME CHURCH. 1. There is an unfortunate tendency on the part of missionaries ou the field, to relegate to the Board secretaries the whole matter of keeping the Church at home acquainted with our work. Personal and station reports, occasional letters to friends or special correspondents, and a measure of speaking— largely upon our individual station or work alone — when on furlough, seems as much as most of us can com­ pass. If a special gift is in us for arousing interest, it often is exercised for the furtherance of our local work rather than for a wider use. It is desirable that all missionaries, whether on the field or on furlough, should study with care the Council’s annual list of new missionaries and new property asked for, and also the tables of estimates, to see how great a task we have helped to impose upon our Board secretaries and to find how we may help to interest a wider and grow­ ing constituency at home. Many— and not infrequently our best workers— have no great facility in this part of the work. But we need to make a study of it ; and if every missionary made a real effort to increase the intelligent interest of per­ sonal friends and church acquaintances in the broader needs of the China field, the grand total needed for our work would be more easily obtained. 2. This point is accentuated by the proposal at home to push a special campaign for China. Into this subject we do not go, further than to point out that its success on the 82 CHINA COUNCIL. • home side will largely depend on every missionary being willing to send every item of interest to our respresentatives at home. We must write more letters, and more interesting and informing letters, than in the past. People will listen to-day to news about China, as never before. Our first duty is, however, not to seek gifts for our own work, impor­ tant as it may be to us, but to rouse real and intelligent interest in the missionary enterprise throughout the field. 3. It is perhaps timely to refer to an action of the Kiang- an Mission (see Kiangan Minutes, 1912, p.5) with reference to the order of importance for the use of increased funds, should the home Church make them available : — The Mission learns with gratification that the Board is calling for a large advance for the work in China. In planning for this advance we consider the following to be of prime importance :— (1) A large increase in tlie number of Chinese workers ; (2) The adequate manning ol the existing stations ; (3) The opening of new stations sufficient to meet the needs of fields we are already responsible for.

Newly interested friends of the missionary enterprise are frequently inclined to make their gifts conditional upon their use in opening “ new work,” or entering new fields. There is boundless new work to be done. But much of it is to be found in old stations. Work has been projected and planned for years, in some of our fields, which could never be aggressively undertaken for lack of funds. One society ac­ tually closed the year of its greatest receipts for missionary work with a very serious deficit, simply because so many givers designated their gifts for special objects not in the regular annual budget. 4. In this connection we must note the importance of securing, in addition to the salary of a missionary, a sufficient amount for his use in mission work. An evangelistic missionary ought to be able to oversee effectively a staff of workers numbering from ten to twenty— thus multiplying himself many times in daily presentation of the Gospel. He needs to travel, to rent chapels, open reading rooms, etc., using in his work, perhaps, many times the amount of his own MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 83

salary. Physicians, educators, aud even literary workers are in the same way dependent for their greatest usefulness on having funds at their command. The apportionment of these funds, of course, rests with the missions, as it should. Even when physicians receive fees for their work, they are reported to the mission ; aud why should any missionary, whether in educational or industrial or literal work, fail to re­ port to his mission funds received by him as a result of his labors? Are not these as truly a part of the Board’s income as the gifts of the churches, at home and on the field? Should not the use of this income in mission work be under mission control? But there should be no stint of funds needed for the wise prosecution of the work. Hence it is hoped that a special feature of the China Propaganda will be the secur­ ing of a very considerable increase in the sums given to the Board for the general work.

THE RELATION OP OUR MISSIONS TO OTHER SOCIETIES. 1. While there is much union on the field at present, es­ pecially in educational work, and a great growth in the spirit of comity and of cooperation, much remains to be done. United planning in the evangelizing of cities, mutual assist­ ance in evangelistic campaigns, united study of unoccupied areas, with a view to the wisest distribution of forces and institutions in every department, etc., are very necessary. Where similar institutions are in too close proximity, some coordination and readjustment may be arranged which will make more effective use of all existing foundations, reduce over-lapping, and by uniting forces not intended to compete, bring about much-needed solidarity of all our Christian forces. This is the more necessary in our Christian educational in­ stitutions, because of the impending reorganization and strengthening of the educational system of China. We do not wish to compete, but we do wish to furnish worthy models, in the form of efficient and successful Christian schools. 2. Whether the time has arrived in many localities for drawing the Christians together in one church organization, 84 CHINA COUNCIL.

seems ail open question. Many believe that were we all better Christians, in the sense of being like our Master, set free from personal and traditional prejudices, we should simply flow together in one. For almost all realize to-day the essential oneness of all branches of the Church in Christ Jesus. But nothing is gained by a superficial or nominal union of organization, where the spirit of unity is lacking or is evanescent or spurious. The best service we can render toward the unity of the church is therefore the deepening of the spiritual life of all Christians, and drawing them together in the various forms of Christian service.

3. It is noticeable that many of our Missions have of late included in their requests for new property, institutional churches. These are designed as centres of Christian influ­ ence with almost unceasing activities, such as men’s and women’s chapels and prayer meeting rooms, reading rooms, day and night schools, Bible study classes, lecture courses, etc. It is worthy of question whether, in cities where several missions have work, such institutions as these might not be centres of union activity, Chinese Christians as well as missionaries of the different connections cooperating in them.

4. The Provincial Federation Councils, devised a few years ago, should be made effective centres of cooperation. It seems desirable also that a national council of workers, Chinese and foreign, should be formed which would be in some real sense representative of the whole body of Chris­ tians in China. While such a body could only be advisory, it would be unquestionably of great value. (North China Mission Minutes, 1912, p. 26, action re “ Board of Strategy.” )

Voted that we as a mission approve the suggestion presented by the Congregational Mission as follow :— “ Moved that the Mission request the Presbyterian Mission to join in action looking toward the organiza­ tion of a general ‘ Board of Strategy ’ for China, or the calling of a representative conference preliminary to the organization of such a board, in accordance with suggestions and resolutions growing out of the Conference of Representatives of the Mission Boards held in New York, February 20th, 1912. MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. «5

SPECIAL FORMS OF WORK. The modern ideals of social service follow the specializ­ ing tendency of the age, in emphasizing many special forms of work. This is probably quite scientific and certainly most Christian. We should neglect no class; and lienee we must make a special effort to meet the need of every class. Only a few points cau here be referred to. 1. Work among Government Students.— This branch of work is not, as is sometimes erroneously supposed, monopo­ lized by any one society. We are prone, in the midst of overwhelming duties, to lay the responsibility for its being done or left undone, upon the Y. M. C. A. The Association enters as many cities as it is able, but the opportunities in China are beyond its ability to meet. It is necessary, there­ fore, for our own and other missions to take a definite share of the responsibility for reaching the young men of the great centres in China. This is the more important, as the ultimate value of the Y. M. C. A. to the churches depends 011 the closeness of touch maintained between the “ workers in the Church ” (if pastors, evangelists, etc., may be so called) and the Y. M. C. A. workers (and their work). Failure at this point is not likely to be upon one side alone. The Council therefore reiterates its action of previous meetings (see Minutes of China Council, Ju n eau , pp. 15, 16 and December 1911, p. 9). Your Committee was only able to have one conference with Mr. Brockman. In the course of this conference the following points emerged :— The “ Conference Appeal ” sent home by the Manchuria Missions represents a real need over the whole of China. Concentration of education in certain great centres by the Chinese Government is a fact of which Mission Societies must not fail to take note. There are twenty-four centres with about two hundred thousand modern students and teachers, wTho have shown themselves peculiarly open to specialized effort in their behalf; but who are largely un­ touched by the ordinary missionarj^ effort. The policy of the 86 CHINA COUNCIL. past year in a number of the provincial capitals on the part of provincial governments to make no further attempt in providing dormitory accommodation for the students opens a source of increased peril to the students and a door of oppor­ tunity to the Church. In order to adequately man one of these centres a min­ imum force of three foreign missionaries giving entire time to student work has been found necessary. In Peking, where the student population is widely scattered, and means of trans­ portation are lacking, three distinct centres with separate equipment will be necessary, requiring a total of at least six secretaries. Cities like Tientsin and Canton will require five each. For the twenty-four cities it is estimated that a mini­ mum of seventy-eight local secretaries will be needed. In addition, eleven secretaries will be required in the office administration and as travelling lecturers doing work similar to that of Professor Robertson, making a total of eighty-nine. The Young Men’s Christian Association now has, including four missionaries who are allocated to this work by their Boards, a total force of twenty foreign workers. This leaves a minimum total of sixty-nine necessary to man these student centres. The situation has so impressed Mr. Mott that he expects to be able to add thirty secretaries to the force of the International Committee for this special service within the next three years. This is, howrever, the greatest advance which the Young Men’s Christian Association can hope to make. It leaves 39 men to be supplied by the missionary bodies if this field is to be at all adequately cultivated. At present the following Missions are supplying, or have appointed, men to the Young Men’s Christian Association as follow s :— C. I. M., Chengtu, ...... 1 Canadian Methodists, Chengtu ...... 1 English Baptists, Taiyuanfu ...... 1 English Baptists, Sianfu ...... 1 Scotch Presbyterians, Mukden ...... 1 Irish Presbyterians, Mukden...... 1 C. M .S., Tokyo ...... 1 MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 87

It is proposed that, in ease work for young men is opened in a centre, there should be a local organization of represent­ ative men; that the cooperating mission (i.e., the mission entering this interdenominational work) and the Y. M. C. A. should mutually bear the same relations to this local organiza­ tion ; the Y. M. C. A. furnishing a man, and the mission also furnishing one. While each local organization is independent, it sends its delegate to the Triennial Convention of the Y. M. C. A. in China. The national officers of the Y. M. C. A. there selected have advisory rather than supervisory powers over local organizations. The Y. M. C. A. conditions recognition of local organiza­ tions by the General Association on the following three p o in ts: — (1) The Association is for men only. (2) It is interdenominational in character. (3) Its organization must be entirely under Christian control.

The general methods and aims of the Y. M. C. A. as tested, and corrected by experience would seem wisest for work of this character in Chinese educational centres. The three men set apart for a centre would probably have their work so divided that one would act as General Secretary, and a third in some special capacity, such as lecturer, physical director, or the like. It would appear that this is an oppor­ tunity for the various missions and churches to draw into closer relations with the Y. M. C. A. and secure its results to the effective up-building of the Church. Centres mentioned as possible for Presbyterian cooperation are: Hangchow, Tsinanfu, Nanking, Changsha, Canton, Paotingfu. Mr. Brockman suggests as important elements in setting aside men for such work the following :— (1 ) That he be set aside for his entire time for a period of not less than five years. (2) That appointment and location be by mutual arrangement between the mission and the National Committee.

Your Committee feels that: This large number of students congregated in a few centres, with traditions unformed and 88 CHINA COUNCIL.

eagerly searching after Western civilization, presents a field of such need, ripeness, and opportunity that the Presbyterian Mission cannot disregard it. They present a new field, and we ought not to hesitate if necessary to readjust our force and our methods in order to reach them. We do not see any other missionary force adequate to meet the • present situation without the cooperation of our Board. We believe that this work should be interdenomina­ tional. This seems especially true in the light of the inter­ denominational efforts which have already begun in a number of centres. In view of the fact that the Young Men’s Christian Association has already begun this work ; the action of the Centenary Conference asking them to occupy this field ; the experience which they have gained ; the cooperation which a national movement could afford to different centres; other societies have already agreed to cooperate with the associa­ tion ; and the basis of cooperation which is offered by the Y. M. C. A., your Committee recommends:—

(1) That we believe that the time has come for our Mission to undertake definite work for this class of men. (2) That we believe the method of w7ork proposed above is the best one for accomplishing what we have in view. (3) That three men be allocated to this work at as early a date as possible. (4) That a committee be appointed, including the Chairman of the Council, to select the best locations for beginning work of this kind, and, in consultation with the General Secretary of tlie Y. M. C. A., to choose men who can undertake this work. (5) That this Committee report to the Council at its next meeting for definite action.

We would suggest to the Missions, where practicable, the setting apart of men fitted for this work among young men, to work in cooperation with the Y. M. C. A. The Board has rec­ ognized the difficulty of setting apart men for this work who are already fully occupied in other important work, and at the same time has accented the urgency of such special work, by sending two men particularly for it. The action of the Conference of Y. M. C. A. secretaries regarding the relation MISSION POLICY AND METHODS. 89

of men set apart various missions for this service to the Y. M. C. A., is subjoined as an appendix to this report, and is a wise and satisfactory basis of cooperation. Rev. E. C. I^obenstine has taken up a more general work in connection with the Y. M. C. A., while retaining his membership in the Kiangan Mission, and that he proposes as one important phase of his work a study of methods by which the Y. M. C. A. and the various churches may be brought into even more mutually helpful relations than in the past. This, we believe, augurs well for the relation of our own missions to this form of w ork.

2. The subject of industrial schools and of self-help departments in connection with some of our schools, has appeared in the Minutes of several missions. A self-help department is in operatiou in the Hangchow College ; and seems to be appreciated by the Christian constituency. This seems 011 the whole more practicable than industrial schools. At the same time, the industrial school should be capable of satisfactory operatiou. Chinese Christians of breadth of view have long desired to see such schools in operation and the industrial department has been conducted with some success in a number of orphanages. It is certainly desirable that children of our Christians, when they do not show special aptitude as scholars, should have some opportunity of learn­ ing a trade or handicraft, and of becoming useful members of society, beyond what their parents are in a position to train them for.

OTHER MATTERS.

i. A communication received from a missionary of our Board in Korea, intimates that the newly-formed General Assembly in Korea wishes to seek in China a field for foreign missionary operation. They naturally seek a field not now occupied by any mission, and not likely otherwise to be soon occupied. The zeal of the Korean Church is most commend­ able. The Council has not at hand the necessary data to make a definite recommendation, beyond asking the Chair­ 9 0 CHINA COUNCIL.

man, Dr. Lowrie, to correspond with Korean missionaries on the subject. It may be that in some quarter where there are aboriginal tribes, now perhaps the most neglected part of the nation, a large and untouched field might be found.

J. C. G a r Ri t t , D .D .

A . M, Cunningham.

P. \Y. M c C u n t o c k . INDEX.

Alger (Miss E. C.) appointed Sliuntehfu ...... 35 Annual Meeting of Council, 1913, Date of ...... 52

Bible Study, Conference Committee on, invites Rev. H. W. Luce 41 Board’s letters, Convenience of num bering ...... 50 Bradt, Rev. Dr., and party, Visit of ...... 49 Budget Council expenses, Committee on ...... I Building grants, total sum available at once ...... 33 Building funds of houses, Deficits in ... 32 Canton Estimates, items added ...... 30 Chairman, Minute upon election of, next year ...... 50 Chairman, Special expenses of, provided for ...... 31 Chairman to obtain plans of buildings, etc...... 51 Chairman ascertain Board’s principle of increase in appropriation 31 Changsha, Opening of, approved ...... 36 Chinese cooperation on Managing Boards of institutions ...... 47 C. L. Society request for Rev. H. K . W r ig h t...... 41 Committees, Newly elected councillors succeed predecessors on ... 1 Committees, Permanent, for 1913 52 Committees, Membership of China Propaganda ...... I Budget Council Expenses ...... I On Relation of Y. M. C. A. Workers to Mission and to Y. M. C. A ...... 49 P e r m a n e n t ...... 52 Cooperation in Evangelism ...... 48 Cooperative Chinese Committee on Appropriations, etc...... 47 Council, Members of ...... 1 Council, Secretary of ...... , ...... 1 Day (Mr. D. H.), Treasurer, urged to visit C h in a ...... 10 Deaf, Grant for Chefoo School for, place Col. I l l ...... 31 Deficits in building funds of houses ...... 32 Doctrinal teaching, Evangelical, to be provided for ...... 5 Education, Field superintendents of, appointed ...... 9 Education, Union in Medical, Hankow 8 Education, Union in Theological, in H unan ...... 7 Education, Union in Theological, in Canton ...... 9 Educational Committee, New, study methods of account keeping 10 Educators, Specially trained, n eed ed ...... 9 92 CHINA COUNCIL.

Espey, Rev. J. M., Educational Superintendent, Central China M ission 7 Estimate sheets, Names of workers omitted ...... 30 Estimate sheets, Definition of “ General Items” for 30 Estimate sheets, Enter payments of self-supporting churches in 30 Estimate sheets, Lettering columns o f ...... 29 Estimates to be summarized, etc., in Chairman's office 30 Estimates, Evangelistic literature, in Class IV ...... 30 Estimates, how to be prepared by Mission ...... 29 Estimates for 1913, 1914. North China Mission 20 H unan ,, 21 Shantung ,, ...... 22, 23 Central C hina ,, 24 Kiangan ,, ...... 25 South C hina ,, ...... 26 H ainan ,, ...... 27 Expenses of Council and Chairman, General estimate for ... 30

Family Altar League, Chinese church should connect with 5 Fati educational institution, Organization of ...... 9 Fati Theological College, Separate organization o f ...... 9 Field superintendents of education appointed ...... 9 Finance Committee, meeting prior to Council 52 Finances of Shantung University, Report on ...... 11 Food, Payment for, by boarding school students ...... 7 Funds earned by missionaries, Mission control over 48 Furloughs, Length and particulars o f ...... 36, 37 Furloughs, Intermediate ...... 37

Giving, Christian, How to promote ...... 5 Government students, Work among, along Y. M. C. A. lines 48

Hainan Mission, appoint Educational Committee ...... 10 Hamilton, (Rev. W. B., D.D.), Minute upon death of 50 Hangchow Station, Discrepancy in estimate totals ...... 30 Helpers, Chinese, Oversight and instruction of, important 6

Increase in appropriations, Ascertain Board’s principle o f... 31 Industrial work in Fati, Inauguration of, approved 9 Institutional church, Union work i n ...... 48 Items of interest to be forwarded home for the campaign... 48

Keator (Louise H., M.D.) appointed member of Shantung Mission 35 K ennedy Fund, F in al apportionm ent o f £30,000, 10 Kochau, Opening of, approved ...... 3S INDEX. 93

Korean Presbyterian Church, proposed Mission in China ••• ••• 51 Kuling Missionaries’ Children’s School, Report on ...... 46 Lewis (Elisabeth F., M.D.) to substitute inNodoa ...... 34 Lewis (Elisabeth F., M D.) furlough date ...... ••• 37 Locke (Rev. W. T.) salary to November 21st...... ••• ••• 30 Luce (Rev. H. W .) invited by Conference Bible Stud}' Committee. 41 Luce (Mrs. and children) to U. S. for education ...... 37

Members of Council ••• I Mission Treasurer at North or South China port ...... 32 Missionaries’ Children, Report of Committee on Schools or 46 Moffett (Rev. S. A., D. D.), communication concerning Korean Mission in China ••• ... 51 Montgomery (Mr. R. Paul) appoint member Cen. China Mission 35 Mott’s (Dr. J. R.) visit, Suggested Mission representation at Conferences during ...... 49 Mott’s (Dr. J. R.) visit to China ...... 48

Nanking Estimates, excessive increase accounted for ... 31 New Missionaries study successful work in oilier fields ... 5 New Missionaries, Council’s preferred list of...... 33 New Missionaries, Secondary (Missions) list of ... 39 New Missionaries for special work ... 40 New property, Council’s preferred list of ...... 13 New property, Secondary (Missions) list of ... 14 New property, Special object list of ...... 19 North China Missionaries’ Children’s School, Report on ...... 46

Paotingfu, plant for student work, Suggestions regarding...... 31 Plans of buildings, etc, Chairman to o b tain ...... 51 Policy Committee, Recommendations of ...... 47 Policy Committee, Report of ...... 7t Preferred list of new ihissionaries, Council’s ...... 33 Preferred list of new property, Council’s ...... 13 Propaganda, China, how missions can aid it...... 4 Propaganda, China, Report of Committee on...... 42 Propaganda, China, workers called for...... 44 Propaganda, China, new property required ... 45 Propaganda, China, new stations to be opened ...... 45 Propaganda, China, minimum force for new station ... 46 Propaganda, China, property required by new station ... 46 Property, Titles to, such as partly purchased with Board funds ... 47 Property lists, Order of importance in ...... 29 Property lists of Missions, Reasons for not following ...... 28 94 CHINA COUNCIL.

Report of Chairman ...... 53 Reports of Committees : Evangelistic work ...... 2 Educational work ...... 7 F in a n ce ...... 10 Mission Force ...... 34 China Propaganda ...... 42 Schools for Missionaries’ Children ... 46 Policy (recommendations of) ... 47 Policy (in full) ...... 71 Robertson (W. E., M. D.), furlough antedated ...... 37 Sabbath observance, Importance of promoting ...... 5 Sailer (Mr. T. H. P.), Reply to letter of, June 1912...... 9 Salaries of missionaries uniting from other Boards ...... 33 Salaries, graded, scale of, Relief of those reduced by ...... 33 Salary, Increase in, not placed in Col. IV ...... 29 Schools, boarding, Payment for food in ...... 7 Secretary of Council ...... I Severance (Iy. H., Esq.), Vote of thanks for gifts of ... 9 Service, Term of, proposed ...... 36 Shanghai Missionaries’ Children’s School, Report on ...... 46 Shanghai, South Gate property, Purchase approved ...... 12 Shantung Mission, Reply to minute of, concerning Chinese pastors 51 S hantun g U n iversity, Report on finances o f ...... 11 South China Missionaries’ Children’s School, Report on ... 47 Strategy, Board of, or National Federation Council...... 48 Sunday Schools, Importance of well-organized ...... 6 Support of new missionaries, amount stated insufficient ...... 48

Titles to property partly purchased with Board funds ... 47 Union in Education, sound doctrinal teaching to be provided for 5 Union in Theological Education, Hunan ...... • •• 7 Union Medical College, Hankow ...... 8 Van Wagenen (Miss), Assignment of field ...... 34 White’s (Rev. Dr. Stanley) approaching visit, ...... 49 Winter (Mr. W. E ), Appointment of, for 1913 ... 35 Wright (Rev. H. K.), Relation to C. L. Society ... 41 Y. M. C. A, lines, Work among Government students along ... 48 Y. M. C, A. recruits located next Council meeting ...... 36 Y . M. C. A. workers, Change of policy regarding location of ... 49 Y. M. C. A. workers, relation to Mission and to Y . M. C. A. ... 49 Y. M. C. A . workers, where needed most urgently ...... 39