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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1936.
THE ONLY WAY TO HELP CHINA'S.
BETTERMENT
Financial Assistance To
Nanking Government
SIR F. LEITH-ROSS EXPLAINS TO GEN. ISOGAI
Tokyo, June, 9.
Continuing his conversations with leading officials of the Japanese Government, Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, Chief Economic Adviser to the British Government, this afternoon exchanged views on the situation in China with Mr. Hachiro Arita, Foreign Minister. Prior to the meeting. Mr. Arita sought the views of the Premier.
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Soon after his arrival here yes | tles in China." the British expert terday. Sir Frederick met Major-is understood to have contiqua. General Rensuke. Isogai. D recter "were not solely to promote British o the War Ministry's Military Interests. I went there with the Affairs Bureau and formerly Mili- belief that an increase in the pur- tary Attache to the Japanese Em-chasing power of the people, by bassy in China. During the ensu- ing exchange of views on Elle Ch
situation. Sir Frederick. Damel learned from authoritative sources, assured Gen. Isogai, that his visit to Japan and a stay of
liese
rine months in China had enabled
him to see Japan's position in East Aslu and the actual conditions in
SIANGTAN TO GET China in a new light.
RAILWAY
Mission Premises Wanted For Headquarters
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DECREASE IN NUMBER OF MISSIONARIES
Siangtan; Hu, May 18. There has been more than the usual amount of raia for this time of the year in Hunan. The far- mers are having, a hard time to get their rice drops in. There was a good crop of the plants and in no place there seems to have been the necessity of a second planting The prices of rice have gone up but seem to be sticking round 8 for the small picul in use here.
The
Stang-Chien Railway almost sure to pass thrigh Stang- tan. The engineer here in a re- cent interview sald that it about 95 per cent. settled, which ought to be a fine thing for this
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was
City and country. Some survey parties are at work in different section of the Hunan area. The beadquarters are still at Chang- sha for this Hunan end, but it is hoped within a month to move them to Slangtan
DESIRABLE HEADQUARTERS The engineers in charge here have been detailed to find proper headquarters for the work and some of the men have been look- ing with longing eyes at the Presbyterian Boys School pound, which is not now occupied by a school, but by private in- dividuals.
com-
They have even approached the foreigners asking them if there is any way to get this building for the headquarters. There is some chance that it may be used for this purpose,
CERTAIN DEFECTS
While admitting certain defects and weaknesses of the Nanking Government. Sir Frederick pressed his opinion that the only way to contribute to China's re- habilitation would be to give financial assistance to the Nanking administration, which, he pointed out, is composed of able states
men.
bringing about China's economic recovery, would benent Japan, the United States, and other countries economically interested in China.”
IMPROVED ROADS
IN FUKIEN
Good Bus Service Between Foochow And Amoy
ENFORCED MILITARY
TRAINING
REFORM OF CHINA'S JUDICIAL
SYSTEM
"TOO RAPID FOR ALL THE COUNTRY TO KEEP PACE
Shanghai, June 10.
A general review of the progress achieved by the Chinese Govern- ment in reforming the judicial system was given by Mr. Yang Pens, the newly-appointed Pre-
Puden, Fu, May 22. Putten is a walled city with a population of some 40,000 people. It is ten miles from the coast, and is about halfway between Foochow and Amoy" After an absence of three years, A correspondentsident of the Third Branch of the has now returned to Putten, and Klangsu Provincial High Court, in is able to note the changes which an address at the Soochow Uni- have taken place during that versity Law School. The Govern period.
ment, Mr. Yang said, had spared no efforts in reforming the na- tional judicial system. The most up-to-date principles of Jurispru- dence had been adopted and in corporated in the national codes: Owing to the extreme rapidity with which the reforms had been in- stituted, however, it had not been possible to keep the same pace in all parts of the country.
The greatest improvement is in communications. A road now links us with Foochow and with Amoy. What is more, there is a regular" bus service between these two places which leave at appointed times. Recently one travelled in the newest type of bus put on these roads. "It is roomy, Atted with comfortable upholstered
seats, and has a compartment at peled by a Diesel engine using the back for luggage. Its pro-
crude oil and is therefore more economical than those run with petrol engines. The journey to Mr. Arita disagreed with Sir Foochow takes less than four Frederick on the latter's conf-hours. Formerly it took at least dence regarding the Cuture China's managed currency.
of two days. The These buses leave in all weather. British expert was of the opinion Three years ago only dilapidated that China would be able to main- Fords were on the roads and a tain the present system without wet day put them out of business, outside aid.
the mud being too deep. But now greater attention has been paid to the roads, and the foundations are at least solid, even if the surface
assistance
to China.
VICTIMS
Mr. Arita declared that it would be necessary to make extensive in- exquiries as to whether or not for-
eign investments in Chinese rail-15 à bil rough, ways were economically secure. TROOPS RESCUE RANDIT
Financial must be preceded by internal and exterrial political stability. es- Fecially with regard to Japan," he remarked. "I believe that internal conditions in China are conducive to smuggling. I have heard that large scale smuggling, is going on not only in North China but in
South China as well. What does the British Government "think of that?"
Gen. Isogal admitted the neces- sty of rendering financial and evonomic assistance to China, but r minded Sir Frederick that the question has not only a financial but an important political signi- which he emphasized were unlike ficance from Japan's point of view.
those of Great Britain and the you
Sir Frederick replied: "I belleve United States. He also referred There is a definite understanding speaking of Canton. to the past bitter experiences of with the Nanking Government re- Japan in giving financial assis-garding the Cantonese Customs assumed political tance to China, which gitimately tariff.”
significance.
financial aid to the Central Gov- Japan is not in a position to give
ernment
are
DIFFERENT POLICIES
Sir Frederick was the guest of unconditionally unless the Japan Economic Federation at and until a political understand a dinner last night, preceded by ing is reached between Japan and an informal exchange of views on China, whereby the Nanking Gov- Chinese problems, Mr. Manzo vernment would give a pledge to Kushida, managing director of the" contribute to the stability of East Mitsubishi Gosht Kaisha, voiced Asia In conjunction with Japan. Japan's interest in the economic prosperity and political stability of
Japan, Gen. Isoga! concluded. is
ready to give all possible assistance China. Noting the seeming diffe-
MR. ARITA INTERVIEWED
tence have a vital relation to the
About two, manths ago a bus was held up by bandits between Pudlen and Foochow and all the passengers were carried off into the hills. The Government troops got to work, however, and after
Ave or six weeks rounded up the bandits and Uberated their cap- tives. It is vitally important that these roads should be kept open and the Government may be giver the credit for taking energetic steps to keep them oper
and mail also are transported re- Not only passengers, but goods
gularly along the roads. This means a great saving of time. Bridges to have received atten- tlon. Concrete arches have re- placed the flimsy structures of a few years ago, which made a trip, by car anything but a joy ride. Altogether the change in munications is the most noticeable siteration after several years' absence. There have been more changes in the last five years than in the preceding 500.
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the beginning of a modified form Another signifcant change is
of conscription, which expects bodied man for military training, each family to produce one able-
These conscripts live at home, but
to China when the Nanking Gov-rences in the China policles of ernment changes its past attitude Japan and Great Britain, he em- and enters into political co-opera-phasized that, while the latter tion with Japan.
primarily is " Interested in the economic aspects of the situation. Japan's welfare and national exis-have to turn out for military dril Questions ranging from China's maintenance of order in China. the city have also to produce their each evening, or afternoon for three months. The villages near currency problems to the smug- urging Anglo-Japanese co-opera- gling situation were discussed by tion in China's economic recovery. sound of a gong which is beaten queta. They turn out. at the Sir Frederick Leith-Ross and Mr. Mr. Kushida said Hachiro Arita, Minister for Forbenentting China, would be advan: that things
in the math streets. Whether this eign Affairs, at a two-hour inter-
togeous to both Japan and Great the correspondent is unable to happens over the whole district, view at the Foreign Once this. afternoon. The meeting was at- tended by Sir Robert H. Clive, Bri- Mr. Kensuke Horinouchi, Lish Ambassador to Japan. and Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Vice-
"I believe your visit to engage in conversations with our official and The Presbyterian Mission held business circles on the eve of your their annual mission meeting in return to England after complet- this city recently, and all but two
ing your Investigation of China, 15 of the 27 missionaries on the field most appropriate as a means to were present. They came from Promote a better understanding Changtch, Shangsha Hengchow between Japan and Britain." Mr. and Chenchow.
Arita said.
There has been a decrease in the foreign staff of the Mission in the last ten years of 50 per cert, which is about 25 per cent. more than for the general de- crease of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. in all China. The decrease makes it almost impos-. sible to carry on all the stations of the Mission,
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HARD HIT BY COMMUNISTS There has been a decrease also in the last ten years of the Chinese staff of about 58 per cent. This does not mean such a great lack as at
Arst appears, for Hunan was hard hit by the Com- Thunist régime of 1928-27 when all the schools were closed and mcat of them have not Te. opened. The Church workers have not been decreased so much. There has been an increase in the amount of self support, and a 50 per cent. Increase in the number of ordained Chinese
There has also been an increase in the amcunt per member con-
Sir Frederick expressed regret that the purpose of his mission to China appeared to have been mis- understood in Japan. "My activi-
tributed for the support of the Church, Two hundred and fifty two have been added on profes- sion of faith in the year.
Britain.
say.
sur-
Replying. Sir Frederick said his There are still a few bandits in sole, task was to secure China's the district. About a fortnight economic stability, which in his ago a group of soldiers stationed opinion, would beneft Japan. His at a village between here and the task would be understood in the next city of Stenyu were future, when China achieved rounded by bandits while they stability. He also expressed a were having breakfast and their Japan and Great Britain in the sentry who was on guard at the hope for co-operation between nine rifles were taken away. The development of China.(NCD.N.) time was brought into St. Luke's Hospital here with eight bullet holes in the body.
AUSTRALIA'S INTERNAL AIR SERVICES
Reorganization Necessary: Smaller Machines
Melbourne, June 9. Feorganization of Australia's in ternai air services is necessary at a result of the Australia Govern- ment's intention to accept the Bri-
When enquiries were made transpired that the bandits Ead- sheltered In an adjacent. village for the night, and the soldiers, being infuriated, dragged off thirty of the villagers as well as the headman to the local yamen, on the charge of harbouring bandits and not giving notice of their presence.
In the common belief of the people there is little change to report. great idol processions were held tri During the past week
the elty in honour of a local god. dess, the patron of sallors.
Her
The present crisis in China has seriously affected the youth of Hunan, as well as all China, They are deeply dissatisfied with the tish Government's plan for a bi- image was brought out of her situation. They are, as never weekly flying-boat service on the temple in the city and with a before, trying to find the meaning Singapore-Port Darwin section of great following was paraded in of ife. Most of them see little the England-Australia route, hope for China but would like to
have something give them
a
The service, it is stated, will be reason for existence. "If there is put into operation in August, 1937,
the city. Thousands of people came to see the show, and it is said that the city merchants spon- sored, the procession, which great-
to be nothing but pain, hatred and the Aying-boats will use a newly increased their business, and exploitation, why live? Their route, from Fort Darwin to Bowen former antagonism to Christianity over the Gulf of Carpentaria
The attraction was not so much the idol as the tableaux which preceded it in the procession. These consistei of several' girls, dressed in the silk robes of ancient Darwin times, and seated in scenic grot
toes or garden (NCDN.)
has gone, but they want to know The Cootamundra-Chaleville ser- seriously what has Christianity to tion probably will be abolished and contribute to a situation like the smaller machines used between one in China now: It is
B Brisbane
and Port challenging opportunity
(NC.D.N.).
For example, side by side with modern courts, there were still many districts where the District Magistrates were delegated with
magistrates often were not well concurrent judicial powers. These
versed in law, so their decisions sometimes were arbitrary and not based strictly on law. In order to rectify this situation, the Judicial Yuan had decided to establish Dis- trict Judicial Bureaux in districts where no regular courts were established and competent judges would be appointed to deal with "litigation in these districts.
Mr. Yang deplored the fact that the salaries of the judges in re- mote provinces and outlying re- Though the judges in these dis- gions still were altogether too low.
discharging their duties faithfully tricts did not complain and were and with competence, the Govern-
ment should, however, increase bie in conformity with the resolu- their remuneration as far as post- tion adopted by the National Judicial Conference last year- (N.C.D.N.).
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