Japan’s Loyalty in Wartime
In the affairs of the Orient the Japanese seem to be making constant advancement. News from the seat of war is as ever very unreliable, whether it comes by way of St. Petersburg or by Tokio. It is only after days of sifting and confirmations that one really learns anything, and even then he is not sure. This seems evident, that Russia has been greatly disappointed thus far. She seemed to think that the Japanese were similar to the various Asiatic tribes which had bowed before her sway, a little superior, perhaps, but not much, to China. The great bear has found himself surprised at every step. In fact, it would seem that it is almost well-nigh impossible to conquer a nation like Japan. Her people of all classes and kinds are loyal and patriotic. Every class that is receiving an income, salary, or wage, is voluntarily giving a portion for the prosecution of the war, some a tenth, some a fourth. All fiestas, banquets, and matters involving needless expense, are discontinued, and money used for emperor and country. Would to God that Christians were one-half as loyal to their King and His cause in the work of saving men. How speedily would His work be finished in the earth!