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Show SUMMARY OF REPORTS 7 Swmmarj} of Irjinria for % Irar 1911-1312 Special Effects of Revolutionary Conditions PEKING ^n Edition t o sharing in the general disturbed conditions in the Capital, the unique opportunity of the station was found in assisting some public spirited Chinese women to form the "Society for the Protection of Women and Children" at the time of the revolution in the fall. In fear of attack and massacre the women of the city were utterly panic stricken. Some Chinese women suggested a plan for establishing refuges. Their plan led gradually to the formation of a society which grew to far broader enterprise. It was officially recognized by the Board of the Interior and, later, became affiliated with the Chinese Red Cross Society. Out of the many places offered seventeen were formally established as refuges. The headquarters of the society were at the American Board Mission, where many meetings were held. Miss Miner was elected president while other ladies assisted in the work iu several positions. The Ming Lun T'ang became the center for registering, and four thousand names and payments were received. Three thousand were registered in other offices. Chinese and Manchu, rich and poor, came together on an equal footing. In the end few came to the refuges, as the city was not attacked. Yet they did service in giving a sense of security to thousands who had no other hope. They won the good will of thousands more, gave systematic training to many Chinese helpers, and proclaimed the spirit of Him who came to serve. Note.-Owing to a number of delays, arising in the first place from serious illness in the family, the editors for the Mission Report for 1911- 1912 did not compile the report. They are under obligations to the editors for this year for kind permission to include in this volume the valuable survey of the historic year of Revolution, so kindly prepared last year by Mr. Gait, and also, the summary of last year's reports which follows it. Mr. and Mrs. h. C. I'orter Editors appointed for 1911-1912 |
