THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1938.
Personalities of Old Hongkong
FROM ARMY TO ACADEMIC HONOURS A firm
Sir Thomas Wade 'No Real Saw Birth Of Colony Of H. K.
By T. Paul Grogory
A SOJOURN in Hongkong has been often instrumental
in paving the way for a splendid carcer of public ser-
vice for many an alert young Briton.
Those who have profited from such a residence in the Colony have been many. Some have been more peculiarly favoured than others and have made more of their enforced stay in the Far East. One of these, whose period of apprenticeship in this Colony was to be of especial value to the Crown was 'Sir Thomas` Francis Wade, K.C.B., G.C.M.G.
Sir Thomas Francis Wade was born in London on August 25, 1818, and died at Cambridge on July 31, 1895. He was the eldest Bon of Colonel Thomas Wade, cas, and was destined by his father. for a career in the Army, which he joined as an Ensign in the 81st Foot at the age of 20 years.
In 1839 he transferred to the 42nd Highlanders, who were stationed in the Ionian Islands, thon a recognised outpost of Her Majesty's colonial empire.
Here, Wada devoted his leisure to the study of colloquial Greek
Secretary until further orders, the appointment dating from March 21. DIPLOMATIC CAREER
Conflict Between
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Christians And Communists HENRY COTTON PATENT ANGLE SPIKE
LONDON WRITER'S EXCLUSIVE STORY OF CHINA'S REDS
By James Bertram
"What is the real policy of the Chinese Communists towards the foreigners—towards us?"
"If the "Communists get more influcuce in the Chinese Government, will we have a return to 1927?"
"What is going to be the future of foreign interests in China if the Japanese should finally be defeated?" THESE were questions that agitated the foreign com- munity in Hankow, when I arrived there a week ago from Shansi (where I had been spending the winter with 8th Route Army).
CHOU EN LAI
The answer, it was clear, meant a great deal to British In 1052, Sir Thomas embarked upon the diplomatic career in which merchants and missionary institutions in Wuhan, once the he was to especially distinguish him-
centre of a revolutionary government by no means friend- self, by being nominated Vice-Consul for Shanghai, where he also acted as ly to the foreigner. In fact, the participation of the Chinese Inspector of Customs for the Chinese Communists in the present war of resistance against Japan is Government. Here he served until still, for some people, a stumbling-block in the way of more whole-continue, so as to establish a new 1859, when Sir John Bowring op-hearted foreign support to the Chinese Government at the present democratic Chinese Republic. pointed him to the post of Chinese Secretaryship in the Superintendency time.
of Trade for the Colony of Hongkong.
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"When our armles reached
"Why do we make this our aim, when we are ourselves Communists?
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There were some different we desire the most friendly possible Because the political, economic and His familiarity with the Chinese reactions. In. Hankow, I heard relations". He went on to quote social conditions of China are such character and language became so
concrete instances illustrating this to favour the establishment of this widely appreciated that he was at a group of local foreigners, in- change of polley.
kind of democratic republic, and are tached to Lord Elgin's Maston to cluding. several missionaries, China in 1857-59, and in the last who had just returned from a POLICY TOWARDS FOREIGNERS not yet suitable for anything more thethan this. The end in view is de- named успг he was appointed
condi Chinese Secretary
visit to the headquarters of the to the British
tions. Mission in China.
8th Route Army, spenic in terms of from South China, we found that the "At present, our vital task is the The peculler talents of such an glowing enthusiasm about what they French Catholics were some of the defeat of Japanese imperialism; so accomplished linguist coon came to had seen there. They described how biggest landowners in this district the Chinese Communist Party and the attention of the Home Govern-in-Chief and once the "Red secure
Chu Teh, Communist Commander But we made no attempt to 'ex-the 8th Route Army co-operate fully ment, which in 1801 nominated him of Ching, had led his Staff to Mass their religious work. Instead,
propriate them, or to interfere with with the National Government, and as a c.a. (CIVIL DIVISION). In the
We recognise
the leadership of the following year, he became Chinese in a Catholic church, and then made concluded friendly commercial Kuomintang in the war of national Secretory and Translator to the a speech in which he said there was agreements by mutual consent.
liberation.' British Legation In China, and for a
"no real conflict between Christians
Then, during and after the Sian time was acting Charge d'Afaires at sounded too good to be true.
and Communists in China. It all affair, we guaranteed the property GOVERNMENT COLLAPSE? Peking.
and interests of both Catholic and
I suggested one forecast of future Between the years 1804 and 1871,
And the scepties remained seep- Protestant missions, in Shensi, and internal developments that I had Sir Thomas Alled two appointments
ileal. "They may be able to pull even gave them milliary protection hened advanced by foreigners in as Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
wool over the eyes of few and assistance. At this time, our Hankow-that the Kuomintang and ter Plenipotentiary to the Chinese simple missionaries", was one com-announced polley towards legitimate the present Chinese Government Government, and for his exertions in ment that. I heard about this meet-foreign interests in China "became might collapse under the strain of negotiating important treaties with "but the Reds are playing better-known.
the war, and a duel for power ensue "Wo the Dragon Throne and obtaining deep game. If they ever get control
have continued to observe between rival Chinese "Fascist" and merchants in the special trading facilities for Britial
over what is left of China, it will this polley during the present war. "Communist" factions. Chou En-lai various
mean the end of foreign trade and One particularly telling instance can refused to entertain this as a serious Ports, Her Majesty bestowed upon the Japanese and the Communists,
be quotedt from Lalyunn, in west possibility. him the honour of x.c.n.
"In the Anti-Japanese Front", he RETIREMENT TO CAMBRIDGE
we're finished anyway".
Japanese troops, who proceeded to said, "there is no room for any fas- Leaving aside the point that it is set up a local government formed cist or semi-fascist group. Such a Sir Thomas retired from the not so easy to deceive the mission- from Chinese traitors and renegades. group could only be organised on
the arles (who know China, and Later the city was recaptured by the Anti-Communist lines-1.c., it must Diplomatie Service in 1083, and re-
Chinese language, better than most 8th Route Army, and the traitors be in sympathy with the tired to Cambridge, where he was Ch invited to fill the Chair of Professor foreigners; and who have, from past sought refuge inside the church of Comintern Alliance, and to of Chinese Language and Literature experience, no predisposition in fa- the Italian Catholic Mission.
sympathy with Japan. Inevitably, it So repld was his progress that he in the University which was his your of the Chinese "Retis" it
approached. the Italian would be used by the Japanese-Im-- felt that all he needed to attain per- alma mater. Like Dr. Legge, who seemed to me that a statement from priests, and naked that they sur-perialists to extend their control fcction was the practico in speak-made the most of his residence in
an official Communist representative render these Chinese to our troops. over China. ing, to be gained only by a securn Hongkong by translating the Chinese interest. So on February 10, before would have been quite easy for our selves are not alming at power.
to a foreign journalist might be of The Italians refused; but though it "I have already said that we oug on Chinese soll. Having. in 1841, Classics into English, Sir Thomus received his commission as Lieuten likewlar displayed his interest in his left Hankow, I had an interview army to have forced an entry and want only to strengthen and consoli- ont, he decided to go out to China at chosen Deld by penning the admir-
date the United Front of National the Arst opportunity. His chance able vade mecum of students of the
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resistance, for this is the first con- Anally come when he learned that language the "Tau-Erh-Chi" - a
dition for success in the war. Our the 90th Regiment were under orders handbook of Chinese studies which
only internal enemies are those who for the Far East. Hastily transfer for nearly half century has en-
wish to betray our country to the ring to that body of troops he depart-
delve with
Japanesc. We believe that all other ed for the land of his future hopes,abled earnest scholars which was destined to provide the Chinese lore,
more certitude into the wealth of
elements can be united in the strug- gle for national liberation, and that young man with the opportunity In short, Sir Thomas Vade was which was to lead to the Decomplish-
If we are successful in that struggle, ment of a glorious career, in the British Diplomatic Service, FOUGHT IN Central CHINA
North-west after the Long Marchtermined by the objective Acquire-
Hard to
SIR THOMAS WADE and Italian. His especial inter- est in Chinese being aroused by the outbreak of war in 1840, he decided forthwith that he would endeavour to master the Chinese tongue. Alded by the Imperfect text-books of his day, he obtained a tair knowledge of the essentials and structure of Cantonaso-the Lingua franca of the South,
Sir Thomas Wado arrived in Hong- kong with his regiment in June, 1842, but owing the necessity of pursu- ing the war in the great commercial region of Central China, he was sent north to the Yang-tse-klang.
He took part in the attackt an Chin- klang-fu and was present in the advance
Nanking. After on
the successful and victorious conclusion of the conflict, he returned to Hong- kong, where, owing to the diligence which he, had applied himself to the mastery of Cantonese, he was ape pointed Interpreter for the Hongkong
Trenty
the one who, through his exienstve knowledge of Chinese when such knowledge was a sine qua non in most things as for as the colonial administration in this Colony was concerned, rendered services to the Crown, which in those days of em-
Hopel. This city was occupied by nil foreign activity here. Between
on account of this admirable career political of service that posterity lauds his
memory.
we
(The Hongkong Telegraph takes pleasure in presenting to its readers the author of this article, Mr. James Bertram, of the London "Dally Herald's" staff, who is on special assignment In the Far East. He is a recognised authority on questions of the present day affecting China and her neighbours. His books are widely read. And the subject matter of this article is amplified in another work of his which will shortly come from the presses.)
And
Anti- in
We
democratic government may be established in China which will be really representative of the Chinese people, and will actually carry out the principles and policies of Sun Yot-sen",
This, in brief, is the present policy of the Chinese Communists, as out-
pire building were invaluable. It is with Chou En-lal, one of the chief arrested these traitors, we were un-lined by one of their officini epokes- delegates of the Chinese willing to cause any kind of incident men. And in view of the part they Communist Party to the National that might offend a foreign country, pre taking in the present war, and Government.
referred the matter to the the influence they exert throughout SAVED CHIANG'S LIFE
Foreign Ministry of the National China to-day, it deserves the most belleve it is still careful attention by ell those who, Chou En-Im-the
Government. I man who is
under negotiation. credited, In many Chinese clreles,
directly or indirectly, are involved with having "anved the life" of the "So you see that, even in a case in the war and its outcome. Generalissimo during the San coup which might be regarded as one of
FALMOUTH IN GALE
garrison, or, as the amelal notice Ambassador' Sheltering
In Formosa Straits
tion stated "Chinese Interpreter to Her Majesty's Land Forces In China."
So highly regarded was his mas- tory of the Cantonese Idiom, that, "having been placed at the disposal
we have kent to our
is very good representative of Provocntion, this extremely active, and to some principle of respecting foreign in- forelmers so disturbing element interesta".
chairman (under Mao Tse-tung) of the present Culacso scene. Vice- POLICY TOWARDS FOREIGNERS Communist polley towards
Tho
test with that of the Kuomintang
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the Military Commission of the 8th Route Shanglint, Feb. 22. for
several ho is now 33, studied foreigners, Chou declared. was iden-
years in France, and H.M.S. Falmouth, in which the new speaks English with perfect fluency. and the National Government. "This British Ambassador to China, Sir Ar- of Government by the Major-Gen- chibald Clark Kerr, left for Sinnghal visit of the Hankow foreluners to continue for a long time in her fight
Is not true just for to-dav", he went Recital by Stephen Burns, I asked him about the recent on. "We think that China murt eral commanding, the then Governor. from Hongkong on February 10, has the Aray. Headquarters in Shansi. against Japanese imperialism before Sir John Davls,"" on April, 0, 1945, | taken shelter in the Straits of "We are only too glad to welcome she appointed him to the office of Inter-Formosa after a buffeting by heavy such foreign guests", Chou said, "Ot it is very important for us all to is successful. In this period, preter to the Supreme Court, pend-seas ing Her Majesty's pleasure."
The Falmouth was due to arrive in course, we hope that foreign friends
arouse the fullest sympathy will visit other Chincae armies as every possible assistance from the
and
The posillon of Court Interpreter / Shanghai to-day, but now is not cx-well, and not just our own army. friendly peace-loving nations, : Dr. The journey so far has been very But because there is still some mi "And If. In the end, we gain the nowadays for the list of Europeans rough and the ship, which is now especially foreigners of any class or Victory, and succeed in driving the
was at that time more important than Peeled until Thursday.
the
understanding about us, we welcome
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Japanese aggressors out of China, Said I Love You'; Waltz-Oh, Mr. was infinitely small; consequently, When she arrives in Shanghai, the aur 8th Route Army or our own the peculiar fund of information Falmouth will anchor at the British district in North Shenal. Here they techntent assistance of foreign coun-ques with His Correct Dance Tempo possessed by men such as Wade was inval buoy, opposite the Shanghai can see for themselves the real facts, alghly esteemed by the colonial Club, and landing at the Customs and find out how sincerely we are
Robert Renard administration.
Jetty from a naval pinnace, the Am-co-operating in the United Front and unequal trentica, can be settled by Dance Orchestra
peaceful agreement for, common 7.12 Closing local Stock Quotations. Wade remained in the service of bassador will inspect a guard of the war of national realstonce".
benefit. For the technical and econo- the Supreme Court until November honour from
This open Invitation stends, as Second Loynl
7.15 London Relay Take Your mie development of our country, fair Indication how things have shall continue to 1; 1847, when he resigned to accept Regiment.
Choice'. welcome From the Jetty, the Anbarenttor changed since the days when it was capital and enterprise,
foreign
A weekly entertainment feature the more important and at the same will proceed to the British Consulate almost impossible for a forelmer to
presented by William "Mackar; appointment as
recudiated any suggestion Introduction The Singers with the Secretary
Chou General, where and
Army" another guard of visit the "Red
or the Interpreter to the Governor, Sir John honour will be drawn up from "Chinesa Soviets","
that
the Chinese Communists were Orchestra: The Strange Adventures Dovia-himalf no mere tyro when Durham Light Infantry,
seeking
control of the National of Hemlock Shenrs by Molluch On the question polley towards foreign Interests and a result of the present disturbed week a well-known artlat from the of Communist | Government; or that they hoped as Brothers; Songs I Remember -- Enchi investments in China. Chout was condition to catabile "communism" stage or music-balls will come to tulle explicit. "In all our official in all or a part of China. "We want the microphung to sing for you: The than two years, he said. "we save mintang and the whole Chinese Hunt Is Up'; Yours Sincerely. statements and manifestoes for more to co-operatefully with the Kuo Spinner of Death Epizodd B: The in the gubernatorial chair Biro in the second Ambassador to insisted that the one enemy of China neople in a United Front against The Orchestre George Banham, who early in April present credentials in China's now in-day of the following year, appolated him capital, the first being the Soviet With all foreigners and foreign na successful in this war, aur Party A Bang This week Bengs about fixts, Ja Japanese Imperiallan, Japanese aggremion. And it we are 7.45 London Relay & Themng And to perform the duties of Private Ambasadoreuter
tions who em aminathetic to China, hopes that this co-oporation will (Construed on Page 41)
time more lucrativo Axelstant Chinese
of the local vernacular. ⠀
It came to the question of knowledga Sir Archibald will discuss arrange
ments with Mr. R. G. Howe, is PEROVAT Majesty's Charge d'Agaires, before 11. His talents and ability wore fure proceeding to Chungking to present ther revertised by Davia succesver his credentials to Lin Sen
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