During the great period of transition that vast land has been, and still
is, going through his thoughts have been very frequently with you all, and
his anxiety for the safety of the beloved friends there is very keen.
He fully appreciates the fact that the Baha'is, in spite of their total
lack of religious or other prejudice, and their strict political
neutrality, are nevertheless placed in danger sometimes by the passions
and unrest of their countrymen. His ardent prayers are offered for their
protection, and he urges them to, at all times, set the highest example of
tolerance, freedom from any form of partisanship in the present troubles
and disputes going on, and sympathy with the deep sufferings of all
classes and creeds.