Americans resident in China inform us that the ballot box in their country is greatly abused for personal ends, and Chinese admirers of the American Republic have not minutely examined its defects. Zhang Zhidong abuseadmireramerican Change image and share on social
The navigation of our inland waters has for years been sought in vain by foreign countries, and if we grant the privilege to Russia, other States will be guided in their demands by her example. Zhang Zhidong countrydemandforeign Change image and share on social
If, in the schools, the classical language would no longer be taught, whom could we entrust with the writing of memorials, documents, letters and notes in the public service? How could we possibly assign important offices and heavy responsibilities to someone who cannot even write fluently? Zhang Zhidong assignclassicaldocument share on social
I understand that the tendency of foreign countries in recent years has been to establish particularly close relations with one or two others among all the countries which have general relations. In time of peace, they make secret treaties in advance, and in wartime, they aid one another with military provisions and armaments. Zhang Zhidong advanceaidarmament share on social
With foreign officials come foreign merchants, and with foreign merchants come foreign soldiers. They will usurp our authority and influence to begin with, and in the course of time, our guests will have become our hosts. Zhang Zhidong authoritybeginforeign share on social
Our soldiers and people form one family. United, we may count on victory. Zhang Zhidong countfamilyform Change image and share on social
How can we make sure that Confucianism is to be practiced? One must enforce it with power, and to have power, one must have a strong army. Zhang Zhidong armyconfucianismenforce Change image and share on social
In the schools of the Western countries, there is always the subject 'Religion.' The Classics are China's religion. Zhang Zhidong chinaclassiccountry Change image and share on social
Although China is not so wealthy and powerful as the West, her people of whatever condition - rich or poor, high or low - all enjoy a perfect freedom and a happy life. Not so all the inhabitants of Western lands. Zhang Zhidong chinaconditionenjoy share on social
We would here state that there are now three things necessary to be done in order to save China from revolution. The first is to maintain the reigning Dynasty; the second is to conserve the Holy Religion; and the third is to protect the Chinese race. Zhang Zhidong chinachineseconserve share on social