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218 The loss of the English Government means the loss of the Anglo-Saxon influence, something far more preferable than the selfish and avaricious policy of the government, or rather of the millionaires, who, having credited treasures to Turkey, do not want to lose their interest, even if it costs the blood of the Armenian, or any other nation. The loss of the Anglo-Saxon influence means the loss of Christian civilization. Russia, with her despotic policy of the Middle Ages, will be too glad to grasp the staff of the church universal and drive the nations back to the dark centuries.

3. Christianity is Passing a Test. This is the most delicate and inevitable phase of the question, and worthy to be considered. What have the Christian nations of the world done to save those who have suffered because of their Christianity; and what are they going to do to-day to better their condition, which is more dangerous and deplorable now than ever? Experience of the last Greek war encouraged the Turk in his bloodshed and brutality, and discouraged the Christian element of the country, especially the Armenians who, living largely in the interior, have little connection with the surrounding countries. "Well, it is the business of the governments to act," is the answer of Christian people and ministry. If so, then what is the mission of the church? What has been the influence of the Christian church upon the governments?

What can the Armenians think about their powerful and inactive fellow Christians? What can