Note and Comment

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 5, 1905

It appears that the door of missionary opportunity has been opened wider not only in Russia, but in the vast empire of China, by the Russo-Japanese war. Dr. H. W. Miller, writing from China, says on this point in a recent letter:—

It is a commonly reported fact that China's door is opened wider to missions than ever before, and it will not be long before every city of over ten thousand inhabitants will have either a Catholic or a Protestant mission. Russian influence, which had gained such a strong foothold in all northern China, is fast disappearing, and this means the removal of a blight to Protestant missions. We can only look upon this as a very strong indication that God is preparing old heathen China for the reaping of the harvest. And we shall soon see this message proclaimed with power in all the eighteen provinces.

The Protestant missions are taking advantage of every victory to strengthen their position with the government. Already many favors have been granted them, the empress dowager donating a large sum for the establishment of a Christian medical college.