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CHINESE STUDENTS' CENTRAL UNION. MESSAGE FROM MR. CHAO SHIN
CHU.
At the Anaual Conference of the
Union
of Chinese Students Central Great Britain and Ireland, which has bern' held at Edliaburgh. Mr. Chan Hun Chu, the Chiness Chargé d'Affaires in Landau, addressed some remarks to his tellow-similents. He regretted he was, compelled to seade greetings by letter, the reason being that he had to attend the Assarily the League of Nations at Genevit, which occurred at the matus time as the gathering af Elinburgh. He went
on to state:-
It is a
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the
1929.
STEM NEXT CONFERENCE OF
welcome, I know, well, opportunity offered you. Difficulties will confront you: discouragements may be many and inevitable in your fight for better and happier national life, but youth is always courageous, and we shall be merely fighting the battle of pro gress as the young men of every nation have had to do. and still do, in every country and in every age. Of course, but for the Great War, the work might bave been more slowly and steadily transitional, but we must free facts as we find them, and remember that the greater the need the greater the effort. In other words, we must-and 1 include myself among you as one actuated by the same impulses-always have dourng and determination to go onward anal for- aard pad set before us as our ideal the onlisation and attainment of what is best for the community and for the magnificent heritage handed down to us by our fathers.
THE WAST OF LADERS. It is a compionplace to say that the sulent of to-day will by the leader to-morrow. Therefore, be sure you are
Perhaps you will allow me, as alt can profit by experience, to offer you a little advice, offering aspects of your work and life. In the first place" wo what knowledges should a squire
112141 which
wall $54 actually nerd be useful w our country and our own efforts in helping it. mistake imagine that everything we see or which comes under our notice in tipped with the best weapons for the struggle A studen: with a foreign edu. the pursuit of our studies in a foreign cation will always be at an advantage in land is necessarily suitable to our
placing his services unrestrictedly at the homeland. Secondly, we should congeneall of his country. His mental equip trate on the acquisition of practical ment will inspire confidence and gula knowledge. Far be a from me to deprem to readership, the quality we nest
our standes, we clate theory, but, in
trust in China day. This is not my you will read should take care that this shall have a
assertion only. siner
in the DFW- căng practical application, both in the work
almost every we set before us and in our efforts for
paper communications our homeland. Thirdly, we should. foreign, observers declaring that China's general, assimilate all the knowledge hope lies in her young men. which as good and ignore that which is
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Historically, China has been ‘a
Eriendly
And
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE,
TO BE DISCUSSED.
SOME OF THE SUBJECTS LIKELY
The following notes are from the British Chamber of Commerce Journal:
tion of the Soochow Creek and with this. ot better policing arrangements. All the are matters of-direct interest, not merely ness house in the port, on the proper to shipping companies, but to every busi administration of which celerity in bust. ness transactions depends. to no small
extent,
The Associated British Chambers of
Of direct practical interest ta business Commerce in China and Hongkong will hold their fourth annual Conference from ruen also is the subject of the arbitration November 1st to 4th, and preparations forwards ished by the General Produc it are now well advanced, though pub Broker's Association of London. At the licity cunot, yet be given to the actual present time these awards are issural with ances on, or rejection of cargo, that text of resolutions, in China things move out day reasons" being stated for allow- slowly and unavoidably there are a num ber of subjects in which no advance.can be recorded aines the Conferences last year, That does not mean, however, that no advance has been made.
"
The subjects which the Associated Char bers tackle are, generally speaking big subjects in regard to which, after local opinion has been ascertained, a'variety off steps have to be taken Miere the resolu tions passed can be given effect. Anangst these subjects, for example, is the addi. ton of the word British to the titles of British limited companies. Last year, it will be remembered, the following result
tion was passerch,"
That this Conference considers it desirable that legislation inacted whereby the word British or other word or words of similar import be re- quire to be used after the names of all British Companies carrying on busi ness in China present or future,"-.
is quite impossible for exporters in China or in Hongkong to rectify cases of Exporters have simply to garse why an complaint and avoid their recurrenc award has gone against them, air recupa. toe comparable only with the Gilbertiau usement of playing billiards with twisted cue and elliptical balls.
The terms upon which Weilmiwei is to be handed back to China, the new seale of tees recently introduced by H.A. Sende ernment in transfers of land, the trul and surtaxes and the disgraceful "condi in opium and other drugs illegal, taxes tion of the copper currency are others matters which will occupy the attention of: the Conference.
CHINA AS A TIN PRODUCER: In the reports of the London tin market ace finds occasional references to the
In the argument used in support of this Chinese output, but the average indivi
when the
an informative agtiele in the September issue of The Far Eastern Review on the Kechin mines. The city (in the south-west corner of Yunnan) is the centre of the Mr. Williata country's fin industry. Semple, in an interesting paper on this district, pointed out that it is difficult to get any information as tin-mining really started, as no authentic record seems to have been kept. The only data he could and were on a tablet in one of the temples, which gives the date as about 100 years ago-so the industry in Malaya is very modern compared with All the mines are on mountain-tops or in the gulches. Alluvial that in China: mining was carried on extensively in the earlier years, and ore was plentiful and the Yunnan Tin Trading Company, which has introduced a large pumping plant, has also an extensive up-to-date smelting and concentrating plant, built by the Gor- mans somo years ago, and since taken over by the Chinese and put under an Ameri- can administration, Working fully it can handle 1,000 tons of ore a day."
bad, and by bad I mean without Bone at you need have any undue resolution it was pointed out that the term dual probably knows very little about the real direct advantage to mu le ar apprehensions as to ultimate success. limited" has come to be generally under- tin mining industry of China. There is
well es- stood to be the British term limited" It is ablished and well organised country, from our own point of view,
and that as a consequence prople in-vit- sential, to remeniber that no country is
but Lises change and methods of ably tend to regard any Company that priests and that the knowledge is offers Governmeet with them, and the mathi has that term after its name as a British Company. Accordingly, if a limited com to those studying in its midst is gonery of State is in consequence not times wetted either to their needs working very smoothly! I do not think any gees bankrupt, or if it misbehaves requirements or opportunities of us
this is an exaggeration of speech, Weitwit in any way. the effect is to cast a Fourthly, knowledge is not only to be in these transitional days are called in slur on the British name amongst Chinese sought in the classroom or lecture hall to overhaul and improve the machinery. la point of fact, howeter, there are many Environment provides invaluable sources In fact, what we first have to do to concerns which use this term but which are of study and information, if we know imitate the policy ni those men ut British at all: hence the desirability hown use aright the lessons and guid-railway who, when there is an accident, of the change auggested. In view of the
it imparts. By profiting by "urare hurried to the spot. Their task is
fact that no very great difficulty would environment we can learn much that is
i tespect of those around us, and to clear the life, restore the damaged appear to be involved in making it some has not been effectel It may not be their modes of life and thought, and the Permanent way, and enable the train to points of stew dictating their actions run again. They are called the "break. Friss may be felt that the suggestion down gang. Perhaps you young generally known, however, that the Oats mulleet that in this respect great are somewhat in the same position authorities at Home have under considera discrimination is essential. You are not dealing with what 1 muy all pare know. and you have to get the wheels of the tion the issue of an Order-in-Council con- easy to get at. The largest mining firm. engine of Government revolving again, solidating previous Orders-in-Council, edge on which time, and experience has and then the next task will be to The compulsory employment of the word British" in the titles of limited British Ise the seal of approval and the mark of Friability. You are dealing with prove the whole machinery. No doubt the undertaking will require time. We' kn wirdge of whose value you yourselves any ourselves, not all see the results companies, though in itself no very big must be the judges and assessors, and, But it is incumbent on us all to do what thing, is not improbably being considered 10 connection with the proposed, new Order which undoubtedly is. therefore, both caution "and observatioase, can, and to recollect that the in.
avoid must desirable
error.dividual is but little in the life of a Fifthly, do not forget that when you are nation, but that collectively he is the
We read that an expert metallurgist learning what is good in this country nation.
Another subject dealt with last year there much in our own homeland which
in conclusion, I would
like to which, from the point of view of the re- from America has obtained some of the brought down from the mines, and that merits both equal praise and equal study No civilisation, old or new. is emphasise one special point, namely, that solution passed, remains much where it most marvellous results" from the ores was, is that of the ex-enemy concessions he has proved to his own satisfaction that
Whether this withoup its invaluable good qualities, and even when studying in a foreign land one the studiens who discards all the best ought not to forget or neglect the study at Hankow and Tientsin.
For purposes of comparison, we may state, his coumry has to offer him without ask of one's own language. No doubt the subject will be brought forward for dis-andard tin could be made from them. on Mr. Semple's authority, that the ing himself why he does so and without tendency to do so is strong when all the cussion again this year the Journal is not conviucing himself that there is good, time is spent in foreign study or in in- in a position to state. The decisione workers" wnges average from 50 centa "to nationality arrived at the Washington Conferences a day, according to their time of tercourse with people of a reason for so doing, tiny find that he other than one's own, but, as a Chinese have, to no small extent, altered the set service. The greatest trouble is in the... has acquired a one-sided mental equip ment which will one day fail to respond Citizen, it is essential for him. From the ting in which the question stood last year. refining of the tin, due to the percentage to the calls he may make on it, while it point of view of utility, to retain the facility of expressing his own thoughts will never yield to our Motherland, for in his own tongue and in the ability to which he should, in time in come, labour, translate into Chinese what he learns; either the result or the benefit which may well expect. China is a nation in process of remodelling on Enes of all that is best in real modernity, & eople who will look to the practical realisation of the knowledge its young generation are now acquiring. In short, you cannot learn everything; learn, therefore, what you can, by adaptation to the needs of the Motherland, make effective use for its benefit.
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so that those at home may benefit Therefore, I propose that we should, among our fellow students, from a group not only for the exchange of knowledge in scientific studies, bat also for mutuk improvement in our own language.
of lead and arsenic being high.. Former The question of the Commercial Diplot used to be shipped to Hongkong, and rastic Service, it will require considerable re-melted and refined before being put on moral courage to raise again, for the aim the market, thus adding unduly to the ple reason that His Majesty's Govern cost. To overcome the difficulty they have ment appears to be entirely indifferent to engaged an American mining engineer, as the wishes of business men in this matter. well as a smelting specialist, to give ed that this Service might be strengthened bring the tin up to the required standard Originally the Associated Chambers ask attention to all work near the mines, and and increased; instead of that it has been to compete in the markets or the world.” Last year the Chambers it is however, doubted whether modern diminished
methods of mining will become general. changed their tactics and suggested as an
The miners 'pay no direct taxes to the A small local tax is some- alternative to the appointment of addi- i am confident you will appreciate what tonal commercial Secretaries or assist Government.
I have no doubt you will pardon me for having given, or tried to give, you all this advice, but from my personal ex- perience as a foreign" educated student,
ILA
VÁLCE OF NATIONAL PRIDÉ,,
I have said-with frankness and all good-ants; the appointment of commercial Vice- Sixthly, let us not forget our duty to will. We have excellent examples to Consuls drawn from the regular Consular lay discreet and yet effective emphasis follow. We most of us all know twa Service, but relieved of the routine work on our national pride and our great his great modern students, namely, Dr. V.in which so much of the time of that Ser- If you. Wellington Koo and Sao Ke Alfred vice is spent. To this suggestion, as far. torical lineage and dent.
ny anybody knows, the British Govern- search our history and philosophy you see. They were both of them educated
men has turned as car just as deaf as will and much that is new to our Eng-abroad, as you are how being educated, lish friends, though it may be familiar. and present they are serving our the one it turned to the original request. even commonplace, to us. We may accountry ably, loyally, and to the com. We plete satisfaction of their fellow country- quire, but we can also contribute. have much to offer of value comparablemen. If you want to see illustrations, of to the information we seek. There their great services to their country, fore," lose
opportunity of ex-need only invite your attention to their changing knowledge. Kaowledge, up-refusal to sign the Treaty of Versailles like money, Joses nothing
the at the Peace Conference in Paris and to process of exchange. Hence I always the renewal at Washington of their fight appreciate the value of educational for our national integrity and territorial propaganda-you may call it publicity, restoration. Such men are the leaders or what you will, and you may carry in our generation. They afford is the it on by letters or by feetures or by great example of duty, of efficiency. of public speaking since it is honest, education and of culture. We should be the education of Chinese ou British lines straight-forward, and of mutual benefit. very proud of their leadership, and let In short, 1 am confident that what you us all follow their example and work in in this four different spheres of action and dif. leurt from this country and country will be an invaluable asset to ferent fields of activity with courage, our own land. Great Britain-I use the determination, with self sacrifer, and words
Britain" instead of without any division among oursices, for England since you are meeting in the permanent good of our beloved Scotland and wo know how much the Mother Country. Scotch are appreciated in the Far East and what they have done for China-
"Great
A DETYSCE OF THE CHINESE.
On the subject of Tarif Rule 1, it is proposed to continue to press for a better wording of the Rule The Chambers will have something to say in regard to the Shanghai fiut and on the subject of dis order in China, while we may also expect interesting statements to be made in re gard to the recent history of such subjects as Trade Marks and Copyright; Crown Leases at Hankow, Tientsin and Canton, and the Standard Piece-Goods contract.
possesses ideals which should be trans- Mr. G. N. Oon, president of the Cestral mitted to our country so that we may Union of Chinese Students in Great and Ireland, speaking uzt put them into practical application, I Britain
9th, on September have always considered that Great Britain reception
the
I'
times laid upon concentrates for the up- keep of the roads.
KUDYARD KIPLING AT THE CORONET.
.
Weird India music, the drone of pipes and the throb of tom toms, accassionally relieving the ordinary orchestral accompaniment, set an appro- priate keynote for Rudyard Kipling's beautiful love story of East and Wes
Without Benefit of Clergy which way. screened, for the first time yesterday afternoon to a packed house.
Messrs. Palbe have reason to feel proud of the extraordinary accuracy that marks the production. It seems in credible that it was filmed in California familiar with the real thing the and not in India itself. By those who street scenes are said to be perfect, "being" reproduced with the most painstaking attention to detail.
Are
ETE COMFORT.
The work of the coming Conference will
To story itself reveals the trua not, however, by, any means be confined to the discussion of subjects already deal Kipling touch. Deeply emotions in its with. A number of new questions have appeal, it concerns itself, with the love. presented themselves during the Past of an Englishman for a pretty Hindoo year. Among those is the question of girl, to whom he is united by a native the registration of vessels owned by Chiu ceremony. The acting is not overdone Companies, a 'subject dealt with under and in the scenes which show how the Topics of the Month" in the last issue, dread spectre of cholera walked through when it was painted out that a ship be the land one can almost hear the Angel longing to a China Company cannot be of Death beating his wings, registered at the British Registry of Ship is the most, democratic country, in the alluded to An impression of
ping in Shanghai and has no legal status world. Its life is permeated by, a Chinese erroneously held by a great many under the Merchant Shipping Act of 1804 system and rule of conduct and by the people. In representations of Chinese and also that a Company registered in mouns better health and better résulta effective interpretation of doctrines which life in the cinema, he said; the Chinese (rent Britain but having its principal from your work, and if your eyes require may well be suitably and practically were always presented as murderers and place of business in China is likewise un applied to a country like our own which barbarians. China was presented as a
able to register under the wording of the glasses you have careful and expert appreciates real democratic sentiment in land of mystery where impossible things Act. The importance of this matter, lies examination in fitting the proper correc
Whenever I British every branch of its vast organisto. We were possible.
accident, unregistered vessels could claim are, indeed, in need of national prin- novelist invented a story which he found in the doubt whether, in the event of an tion. Eye comfort requires also just an ciples. Organization and unity are our impossible for a British setting he turned the benent of limited liability, provided expert care in the manufacture and imperative requirements,
to China and said it was natural for such
́a harbour as crowded as the Shanghai and it worth while to consult a reliable. transition: we belong to a generation on people swallowed the whole thing. The barbour, and on a coast na dangerous as firm, devoted exclusively to optical work; We live now-a-days in a period of things to happen there, and the English for in the Merchant Shipping Acte. In adjustment of your glasses. You will which the hurden of achieving it on the Chinese were not barbarians, but just the China coast, the non-enjoyment of this right lines must fall. The task is heavy bin beings, with passions and feel advantage is obviously a very serious over ten years experience in the Colony. You will find no better equipment any and realisation may be onerous, but if ings like the British people. There was
handicap.
where than is the office and factory of the young men of a country cannot bear type of Chinnman who came over hera the burden cannot respond to the the Fast-ender and he was taken as Then there is a group of subjects con- The Hongkong Optical Co., mucoessors to appeal of their gnotherland for aid in the sale!, of the Chinaman. He could the hour of her end, then the sorrow assure his hearers that the Chinese noted with the belter regulation of Clark & Co. Manufacturing and Be-
Shanghai's harbour. Previous issues of may be hers, but the share will be people regretted and resented tho. pre theirs. I do not, though, for one moance of these people in this country ment anticipate failure. You young men just much as the Britons did,
the Journal bave dealt with the Report of fracting Opticians, loosted in the Consulting Engineers, with the ques Bond Central, APTI.
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