Democratic Sentinel, Volume 7, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 July 1883 — Political Honors in China. [ARTICLE]

Political Honors in China.

In order to secure even the first frin cs of political emolument a mode of procedure diametrically opposite to that whicjj obtains in most nations, and especially in the United States, is required. Instead of money or its equivalent in “backers” and “heelers” brain is there required, and an exceedingly well-balanced and disciplined brain at that. In no other nation upon the earth are political honors* based upon scientific .attainments in all branches of study as they are in China, wherein are illustrated the true principles by which talent and wisdom are honored and rewarded, literature, science, morals and philosophy encouraged, and a nation’s happiness and prosperity secured. The avenues to station and power are open alike to all. There are no distinctions save those of education; none relative to nationality, color or previous condition of servitude. All are alike free to seek, and, if competent, to obtain, positions of honor, from that of petty magistrate of a village to Grand Imperial Secretary—bn office second only to that of Emperor. Few there are, it is true, who possess the fortitude to undergo the necessary educational training consequent to, and upon which depends, his sole hope of success. Of his studies there is no end. To diligence hd must add patience continuity, else will he fail to .secure the coveted prize.— Wong Chin Foo, in Harper’s Magazine.