Edgar Cayce Readings, 2834-3

Time and Place: 3:35 to 3:55 P. M. Eastern War Time. New York City.

TEXT

GC: You will have before you the entity [2834] born August 15, 1906, in Plymouth, Mass., who seeks a Check Life Reading in regard to his mission in the near future to China, for the general purpose of improving the future of cultural relations as they affect books between this country and China in the years after the war. The entity seeks advice with particular reference to what faults or pitfalls to be most on guard against and what ways he can be most likely to be of service both to Americans and Chinese. You will then answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the entity here, [2834] - and those conditions as to the fitness of the entity for such a mission as is proposed in regard to the exchange of books between such a country as China and America.
In considering such, many things are to be taken into consideration. First and foremost are the various castes, or the very decided sects or groupings of the various types of individuals - in the intelligentsia class and those as related to religion and politics.
There is much in some manners that may be gained from China by Americans, by students of human family and human relationships. Also there is much that China, in all its varying groups, may obtain from America, in books, in studies of such.
As will be seen, the greater rule in the next twenty-five years in China is to grow towards the Christian faith (though it may appear to some at present that this is lacking), but the principles of Chinese literature and Chinese economics should be studied.
The greater mission of the entity [2834] should be in dealing with those things (as may be in books from out of China) (as in America) upon which ALL groups may agree, whether the low or high caste. And there should be those exchanges with China of that upon which all groups, all classes, may agree.
But the main groupings to deal with will be the intelligentsia, and those that have been - or may be - students of American ways and means.
These are the main principles, as we find, for this entity to consider in such a mission. Do not be sidetracked by ANY individual group, but lean towards those that will be in political as well as in religious power. For, this will not only aid in expediting such relationships but will make for a broader, more helpful experience in such an undertaking.
Some will go very slowly, and then SUDDENLY many sections, many provinces will indicate their readiness to cooperate.
The principle shall be, then: Mutual helpful cooperation for spiritual, mental and material welfare.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What attitude of mind and spiritual approach will best serve the success of the mission?
(A) In following those outlines indicated. To be sure, there will be problems with varied groups. Keep the mind sufficiently open to hear those of VARIED groups. And there will be some the entity will find that he will not be able to approach, in this first mission. But these, as indicated, are approaching that period where there may be the interchange with that purpose (and let that purpose be known) of a mutual, cooperative assistance for the greater advancement in spiritual, mental and material ways.
(Q) What pitfalls should I be most careful?
(A) Those of being sidetracked into one sect or group.
(Q) What people, or types of people, are most likely to be valuable when I am in China?
(A) As indicated, those who have been educated - or who are seeking education - in America.
(Q) May it be indicated as to the destiny of the Chinese during the next twenty years - whether they are likely to take a more democratic turn or a more authoritarian turn?
(A) More of the democratic. For, as has been indicated, more and more will those of the Christian faith come to be in political positions, and this in China will mean the greater rule in certain groups - according to how well these manifest. And these will progress. For, civilization moves west.
(Q) Would it be wiser to devote more time to Government officials and figures or to private writers and publishers and the Chinese intelligentsia?
(A) As indicated, lean towards the intelligentsia, BUT with an OPEN MIND, with the leaning towards those of the Christian tendencies.
(Q) May any more be given now regarding China?
(A) Much - much might be said as to the various sects in China at the present time. But these will all be united, more and more, towards the democratic way - just as it has begun and as it has been in the last twenty years, and it will grow and spread faster in the next twenty-five, and more in the last five than in the first ten.
(Q) Any other advice to the entity regarding this trip?
(A) Keep the faith in self and in the abilities to meet the needs of the peoples of China, as well as in accepting that of value in China for America. And, most of all, let ALL be to the glory of the Father-God.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 2834-1, especially 7/26/43 letter.

REPORTS

10/10/43 Letter from [2834]'s editor, Miss [2830]:
Did you know our [2834] is well on his way to Chungking now? There were so many delays and postponements that [2834] was getting a bit discouraged and did not expect to get away before September, - when suddenly he received travelling orders with five days in which to put the last things in order. He went by plane to the west coast and waited around there a few days and then left by convoy. His wife recently received a cable from him, - safe and well, - but, of course, no hint of where he was in the course of the long and difficult trip.
Clearly as we all perceived the great nature of his mission, and heartily as we sympathized with it, we saw him go with heavy hearts. I do not need to explain to you the quality and strength of his leadership. Publishing at present is a difficult business at best with any number of perplexing questions arising daily in regard to production, editorial policy, administration. In addition we have at ... a condition of internal dissention that makes the going even more difficult. Of this situation, I think you are aware. It is an unfortunate clash between two methods of administration. [2834] was peculiarly successful in keeping the ideals and aims of his group intact and at the same time in avoiding disruptive conflict with the executives who think and act along somewhat different lines. The two young people he leaves in charge of the department, [...] [...] are fine, - able and loyal, but neither of them have had the experience in overcoming the peculiar obstacles that arise out from this situation. We all feel that we must follow our light and that [2834] must be satisfied when he returns that we have sacrificed nothing of the vision that he gave us. So far everything has worked out very well but painful experiences with the management in the past are apt to make us unduly apprehensive, and to make us long for [2834]'s sure hand on the wheel. I am telling you this for several reasons, - you are, I feel, interested in [2834]'s mission and in him as a person in whom the spirit shines with more than ordinary lustre. He has for you a warm and friendly admiration and depends deeply on the guidance you have given him.
Also, in a very comforting letter, written from California just before he sailed, [2834] asked me to ask for your help should any mischance occur to him, - particularly in regard to his wife [...], and the two children. So if there is need for guidance on this point, I will write to you at once. I likewise will ask for help and advice should affairs get too tangled up at the office and the ideals and aims we hold seem in danger. I will, however, seek your direct assistance only in what seems to me to be a real emergency.
5/09/44 Mr. [2834]'s ltr. to EC: Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have been trying for nearly a month to find time to write you about two things.
The first is that your reading on my physical condition in regard to my trip proved to be absolutely correct. I made the trip with but one day's real illness and no physical difficulties of any sort, other than the loss of weight naturally inherent in such strenuous travel. But beyond that somewhat mechanical matter, I should like to tell you that the other reading about the mission which you gave me came over and over into my mind as I traveled in China. I feel that I was both the wiser and the better for it. While it would be silly, of course, to express gratitude to you for this reading, I do thank you for getting it for me...
He requested another Physical Reading for his son, [2890].
9/13/49 HLC's ltr. to Mr. [2834]:
New York, N.Y.
Dear [2834]:-
GOOD NEWS!
Thomas Sugrue has agreed to head the Edgar Cayce Foundation drive in the New York area. As you know, we could not secure an individual better qualified and better known to every person who is familiar with Edgar Cayce's work.
The New York campaign will open October 1st. Both Tom and I will be in New York during October and November to work on this program. We are counting on your cooperation.
To bring you up to date I am attaching an outline of work accomplished since last you heard from me.
All details of the campaign have been laid out and we are ready to move forward. You will hear from us again in the near future.
Sincerely yours, Hugh Lynn Cayce [HLC:smg]
9/28/49 Mr. [2834]'s ltr. to HLC:
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Edgar Cayce Foundation 320 Arctic Circle Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Hugh Lynn:
Things look good from your letter of September 13 with the outline of work accomplished. I was very glad to hear that Sugrue is going to head the drive in New York; you certainly couldn't do better.
I'll be looking forward to hearing from you further when you get to New York in October.
Yours - [2834]
2/07/63 GD's note: Tom Sugrue soon after 9/49 decided on his trip to Israel, and E.C.F. campaign in N.Y. was abandoned. Mr. [2834] has remained active in A.R.E.
6/06/77 GD's note: We heard that Mr. [2834] died in 1974 or thereabout.