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NZ Truth, Issue 170, 19 September 1908, Page 5

Auxiliary Fireman Trueman, who it was stated last week had withdrawn his resignation fiom the brigade, it appeals j has not done so, but stands iirm with j '.. his colleagues. Auxiliary Fireman Voss j also states that he is no scab, but has resigned from the brigade on the same grounds as the other men.. "No Chinese official," said Mr W. S. Strong, who lms recently returned from > China, m the course of a mission ad- . ; dress at Auckland, "can he a Christian j and remain an official. Hp, may be a secret believer, but he will never take office m a Christian church. His- living depends upon cheating, thieving and corruntion. These are (till factors m ci'/ie administration m China. 1 ?, Arnhow, what difference does it nake. We h;.ve Clims tians m New Zealand and thov thrive wonderfully. Why, the fact o< fh-'h beiiir Christians helps them to thrive and [ cheat. i