With its vast territory and population, there could not have been a dearth of loyal and devoted patriots. Yet since the Opium War, its administration has been in disorder and ineffective. It has been plagued by rebellion while England and France have invaded it from without. Japan lies to the east of China and is in such a position as to necessitate immediate steps to prepare against meeting the same fate as that which has befallen the Chinese. As soon as England achieves its design in China, it will most certainly direct its military might eastward. If we take the initiative, we can dominate. If we do not, we will be dominated.