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TUESDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1926.
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SHANGHAI TOPICS
(From Our Own Correspondent.]
CHINA POLICY,
SUMMARY OF "BRITISH" MEMORANDUM,'
NATIONALISM RECOGNISED
to
increases of"
of dis-
Shanghal, Dec. 27. The British memorandum be. Shanghai, Dec. 21. gina by recounting the principles Yesterday saw quite a con- agreed at. Washington. with, a Vicar Apostolic of Hong Kong) has stellation of be-galtered ecclesias, view
safeguarding the appointed the Rav. Fr. Augustin tics there were actually four. Integrity and independence of be rector of St. quite record at Holy Trinity China, granting Margaret's Church, Broadwood, Cathedral, whilst the multi- tariff and paving the way to
coloured hoods of the dozen or so ultimate abolition of extrality.. Road, Happy Valley.
During the four years since clergy of minor rank who were Father Augustine (as Dr.
present, gave quite a gay aspect elapsed, the whole situation has Placzek is affectionately known by to the interior of Sir Gilbert been changed by the civil war, all sections of the community, both Scott's otherwise sombre edifice. the steady progress Catholic and non-Catholic) has been "The occasion, of course, was the integration, the decline of any authority in Peking and the up- rector of St. Joseph's Church, visit of the Bishop of London. Garden Rond for the past twenty- The Cathedral was crowded to rise of the Nationalist party in nine years,
its utmost capacity: long before Canton,
The Nationalist movement has Born in Poland, and educated in the hour of service every seat was Germany and Italy, Father Augus-full and many people stood all attained such dimensions that "any failure to meet "it with tine arrived in the Colony in 1897 through the service.
and understanding" His Lordship, who only arrived sympathy at the time. of the visit of the German Pleet unday H.I.H. Prince here on Saturday, leaves to-day would be contrary to the spirit Henry of Prussia. following the for Hong Kong where, I ander- of the Washington conference.
Constructive Policy... German occupation of Taingtup. stand, he is to make a much
Great Britain therefore, pro
that Possessing a fluent knowledge dronger sojourn. Dr. Ingram's
silvery, hair, keen, kindly eyes,poses:
the Washington the German language, Father
statement re and benign expression satisfied Powers issue a Nagustine was called upon, within!
of what a prelate counting the facts of the situa- three days of his landing in the one's ideas Colony, to conduct special services ought to look like. The golf socks tion and declaring their readi for the Catholic members of the beneath his overcoat revealed the neas to "negotiate on treaty re sportsman. Hie Lordship had vision and all other outstanding visiting Fleet. These were held at
tiffin on the boat, in order that questions" when the Chinese have St. Joseph's Church, and so popu- lar did the new priest become he might lose no time in getting constituted an established govern-
Oldment... among warshippers at that Church at his foursome of golf.
Marburians in Shanghai had At the same time they should that Bishop Raimundi, the the hoped to have entertained the proclaim a constructive policy Roman Catholic Bishop of this! diocese, lost no time in nominating Bishop, but unfortunataly the developed and adapted to meet. the altered situation of the time." him to the vacant rectorate of St. limit of his stay prevented this.
In this they should declare them- Joseph's Church.
An important step in regard selves in favour of tariff auto- nine year ago, Father Augustine to matters of a public and semi-nomy and strongly disclaim any has only left the Colony upon two public nature which affect pro-idea of forcing foreign control joccasions. In 1912, he went to perty has been taken by the for-upon China in any respect what Australia on u ten mbaths mission, mation of an association of ever. vishing not only the larger cities, owners and agents of property in but out-of-the-way places in the Shanghai.
At a meeting held on Tuesday, Australian bush. In 1924, follow-
Father Mr. A. W. Burkill, in proposing illness. Revere in the first place it demonstrates ing again the sincere desire of the Augustine was sent to Europe by the formation of such an asso- elation, emphasised the fact that British Government to help the
Father Augustine can claim two one of the main functions of the re-association would be to work in Chinese people, and in the second records of service during his place it provides a starting point sidence in Hong Kong. Except dur. conjunction with the two Munt- holidays cipal Councils and that the idea for discussions among the Powersing his illness and two
Gif, indeed, his visit to Australia was in no way antagonistic to for a common policy, which will
in 1912 can be described as such) the authorities.
It was unanimously decided help to put the country on its feet he has not missed a single morn and at the same time see that ing's visit to the French Convert at that an association be formed and justice" is conceded in return to Causeway Bay where he says Massa representative committee was should abandon the policy of in-
every morning at 6 o'clock. has necessitated his rising every
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It is stipulated that the Chi nese must show that respect for the sanctity of treaties "which is a primary obligation common At the to all civilised States."" same time the Powers should recognise the justice of China's claim for revision of treaties and should modify their insistence on
the letter of Treaty rights."
During the prolonged period of uncertainty the Powers should endeavour to promote develop- realities of the situation. They' ments in China according to the
morning at 5 o'clock us it is a good later date which all property should then be made effective by
half hour's journey by ricaha from vited to attend.
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The War Situation.
effective protest over minorimat. ters; reserving protest which
united action only for cases where vital interests are at St. Joseph's Church to Causeway
Jatake." Bay. Father Augustine was Direc
Needless to say, with the
Customs Surtaxes, The Kowloon Fire Brigadejtor of the Roman Catholic Seminary
Certain recommendations of were "under firo" in a double for a period of six years (also a Cantonese forces a few miles!
Shanghai they' are the Extrality Commission's re eense last night, and only through record) during the whole of which from luck was the Peninsula saved period he never missed a single actually in occupation of Kiu port can be carried out now, says
kiang the situation locally, esre-the memorandum. from the biggest conflagration in class.
The step of most immediate its history. The Brigade did good The splendid condition of the en-cially in the native cities, is very work within certain limits tire fabric of St. Joseph's Church strained. So many generals have importance is to undo the evil Any credit due to it reflects a almost solely due to Father come and gone during the past results that have flowed from the favourably on the Kowloon Super- Augustine's initiative and energy. few years, that we are prepared failure of the Tariff Conference 2. intendent, Mr. Saunders, whose Having explicit faith in Providence for even the most unexpected. to implement the promises made acquaintance with the Chinese and the response of his congregn- The air is heavily charged. Can-at Washington," with regard to language" was instrumental in tion the venerable priest never tun--the enfant terrible, pre- an increase in the tariff.
The memorandum goes on to. lightening the task of the whole hesitated to embark upon schemes cocious, high-spirited, slightly Brigade. On such occasions out for the improvement of his Church. dizzy with the strong wine of point out that. Great Britain has side help may not always be ap- St. Margaret's Church, Happy success-is waiting breathlessly, always strongly objected to the PURCELL-On December 22, 1926, preciated, but the great services Valley, where Father Augustine with every fibre vibrating, keyed attitude of other delegates at the
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rendered by some naval men and will commence his ministry on New up to the highest pitch of ex-Tariff Conference that the sur- civilians at critical moments of Year's Day (The Circumcision) is a pectancy; for Fengtien, this last taxes must be put under foreign last night's blaze proved very handsome structure standing on the stronghold of the reactionists, control and used for the consolida acceptable.. Incidentally it hill-aide. Built almost entirely of though faltering and hesitating. tion of China's 'ansecured debts.
Great Britain was always evokes a suggestion that more granite, and of a size proportionate is at last moving down her arm- civilians might be found willing to the growing population of the ed hordes, half a million strong, against any extension of foreign to supplement the professional district, St. Margaret's, which cost determined to crush this chal control in respect to surtaxes. "fire fighters" in an emergency. $186,000, was opened three years lenging upstart. Is the Canton Therefore, she "strongly urges The British memorandum has Had these been forthcoming inago, the present Bishop (Father ese Army to be swamped by this that the Fowers should now au now been published in Hong Kong greater numbers the flames would Valtorta as he then was) being the stampede ?. That is the question. thorise the levy of the Washing As a Chinese writer so aptly puts ton surtaxes unconditionally never have been permitted first rector.
it, is it to be another version of throughout China."
BRITISH POLICY,
neither to the nationals of the Powers, nor to the Chinese people. Both are entitled to know where
R.A. CHRISTMAS.
REGIMENTAL CHILDREN
ENTERTAINED:
UNWANTED POLITICIAN.
in summary form, but it is pre- to . sprend to the fifth The Rev. Fr. A. Riganti, K.B.S., that memorable encounter on the This may be contrary to the mature to make any considered house. It is not "general organist and precenter of the banks of Kedron. where the wording of the treaties, but it comment until the whole text isly known, moreover, that one of Roman Catholic Cathedral, is to diminutive David slew the re- must be recognised that the latter the houses opposite caught fire succeed Father Augustige as rector doubtable Goliath in Israci's war are in many respects out of date. available. However, whatever through a stray spark. But for of St. Joseph's Church."
of liberation."
A Note To America. opinions may be formed regarding the promptitude of a Brigade
A Loas to Shanghai
With the memorandum is whole of this the details, there can be only one officer the
By the departure of Mr. Henry issued an annex addressed by the block might have been topinión regarding the memoran-
Crombie, the Far Eastern Man- British Government to the United doomed for. » the Chinese dum as a gesture-it is to be wel-inmates, as usual, fled in panic
ager of the Phoenix Assurance States on May 28, emphasising Company, Ltd., who is sailing for Britain's opposition to pledging comed as the first step towards without attempting to subdue the
Home to-day, the insurance world the surtaxes for unsecured debts, | securing a common policy among Hames. As a whole the Brigade
of Shanghai loses one of its most the Powers of friendliness and worked well, although in some
prominent figures. Mr. Cromble as also to any foreign control over the surtaxes, and arguing instances it appeared to the ordin- Justice to
reasonable promise the Chinese people. ary and disinterested spectator as
The Royal Artillery Children's is retiring on a well-earned pen-
made by China in respect of un-s That a common policy is needed if orders were issued by One Christmas party was held in the sion after no less than 35 years that any scarcely needs pointing out, since officer, only to be overridden by R.E. theatre, Wellington Bar-service in the foreign field.
Owing mainly to the demands secured debts should be accepted.
by, the Powers-Beuter. the drifting seen to date is fair another. Divided control again? racks, last Thursday afternoon.
The children of the Regiment of business and his frequent were introduced to various games, absence on tours of inspection of such as Aunt Sally, Shute, the Far East, Mr. Crombie has
Lgadon, Dec. 19. Skittles, Electric Shock, etc. The not found time to identify him- Shute and Aunt Sally were most self to any great extent with the
The India Office has refused the they stand, and while differences
popular and caused considerable public affairs of the Settlement, amusement, both to the children but in the world of sport he has application for a passport to India. of opinion are bound to exist no
and also to the grown-ups.
always been a keen golfer, and by Mr. Saklatvala, the Communist
Battersea Wireless" matter what policy is finally Bet-
To the Editor of the "China Mail.”]
The games were followed by as a racing enthusiast he was M. P. for tled upon, even the side which
Sir-May I draw the atten- tea, when everyone did full generally to be found on the through Reuter considers it is the one that has tion of your readers to the fact justice to the excellent fare pro- Shanghai course. He has owned ponies, from time to time, but, vided loat will feel a compensating satis that the above claime for the
After tea came the distribu- unfortunately, his colours have
Cannibalism not the result of faction in knowing where it financial year 1920/21, which la
the first year for which they can tion of presents from the Christ never been carried by a winner.
The Interport Rugger Matches hunger, but following a cere- standa The British memoran
The disappointment that was monial practice, is reported to be preferred, must be definitely mas Tree, which was tastefully dum, It should be clearly under-lodged with the Inland Revenue decorated.
The distribution of presents occasioned upon receipt of the exist in Northern Australia." stood, does not represent that Authorities here by April 6 next.
ness of H.M. the Emperor of nurtured girl is sometimes sacri- final policy, being merely a Note After that data these claims will was made by Mrs. Robinson, wife news that, on account of the ill-After a tribal fight a well-
of Lt. Col. Robinson, R.A. become statute-barred. to the other interested Powers to
The Party then settled down to Japan, the visit to Japan had to cod. Yours, etc.,
Cinema programme, whorein be cancelled, has been intensified offer a basis for discussions to'
WILFRED T. FRY: reach a common policy Whether 13 Buckingham Palace Gardene, Charlie Chaplin and Felix the Cat by the news from Hong Kong highly delighted, the children that, owing to so short e, notice, London, SW17 the memorandum is accepted or not--and there seem to be points
CORRESPONDENCE,
BRITISH INCOME TAX CLAIMS.
DOMINIONS.
The proceedings were reced it is impossible for the long have been accepted. As it is, by the presence of Lady Clementi, Kong R.FC to get together and some good games are being ar- Mr. Tong Shao-ri, the veteran Dirs Liard (vite of the 6.0.0. Interport team. All local Rugger ranged locally, but with the pro- in it which are open to possible Chinese diplomat and statesman, the Troops, S.C.C.) Lt. Col. W. A. enthusiasts had hoped that our mising new talent to which I criticism-Its value as a gesture has returned to Shanghal from a Eldmeades, 1.8.0 RA, and off offer to send a team to Hong Kong have referred in previous letters, the break-down of the Interport cannot be too highly praised, since four In the south,
cere and ladies of the Regiment. for the Christmas holidays t
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