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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 2, 1937.

Madame Chiang's Inspiring Broadcast Address On New Life Movement In China

SPEAKS OVER AIR TO

UNITED STATES

country and the unification of the THE GOVERNMENT

various provinces is the ever wid- ening system of highways and rail- roads that is being pushed into re mote parts of the country. The The first Chinese lady to speak over the air to America, Madame motor bus is now busy in every pro- Chiang Kai-shek, wife of the President of the Executive Yuan, vince supplementing the donkey, broadcast from her home last week a message to the United States, the mule litter, the sedan chair, and touching upon the forces now working in China for genuine unifica- the wheel barrow. tion, educational and economic reconstruction, and the building of people's character through the New Life Movement.

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Cultural Education

Scientific Methods

KNOWS BEST

ON AIR DEFENCE MEASURES

He was sometimes astonished, he

"Highways now exist so that you Co-ordination of Defence replied Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for may drive an automobile through to critics of the Government in the China from Shanghai to Singapore recent air debate in the House of China's ar- "China lately has been brought to the unification of

You can board a train at Canton Commons when he spoke at Cos. forcibly into prominence as a result mies and this has been no small un-

in the very south of China and of spectacular happenings", said dertaking.

ham, Hants. For sometime past "he

ride by rail right through to any Madame Chiang. For example, has been turning his attention to there have been internal political the economic and social needs of point in Europe and Great Britain said, at the complacency with the longest railway journey in which critics of the Government explosions and the more wide-the people as the next logical step the world.

used their own sources of inform- spread effects of external aggression in the modernisation, of this coun- and intrigue.

ation as if they were 100 per cent. reliable, and poured scorn on what "Unfortunately the reading pub-

"Yesterday, I was examining was believed by the Government to lic as a whole has no time to analyse "But before I go to that fascinat-some samples of soil taken from be the case. origins of newspaper reports or to ing subject, let me devote a few Lichwan in Kiangsi Province and

-Foreign Strength focus events in their proper pro- minutes to the remarkable advance-analysed by the National Geologi The Government is naturally in portions. Distortion consequently ment in cultural education that is cal Survey Laboratories in Nan- a better position to obtain and as- triumphs over fact and the public taking place right before our eyes. king. This forcibly reminded me sess a great deal of information în mind is therefore prone to take it This may be the least sensational how greatly scientific methods are relation to the strengths of foreign for granted that China produces phase of the national programme now being applied in China for Powers," continued Sir Thomas. nothing but startling sensations, of reconstruction but it is certainly economic improvement, and those "It is the duty of the Government mysteries, and make believe.

the most far-reaching.

scientists under the National Gov-to satisfy itself that its informa- ernment are now busily classifying tion is as complete as possible, and "The really startling thing about "Everywhere in China there

the untapped resources of the coun- to determine its policy in the light China, however, is the amazing seems to be an insatiate thirst for

try. Such was not possible a few of such information. That is re- progress that is taking place. The knowledge. Book stores are crowd years ago, but China now has her gularly and thoroughly done. era of civil wars and banditry is ed, periodicals and magazines are own sons and daughters returning "The suggestion that the Govern- now approaching its end. Both the increasing and newspapers are from abroad equipped with the ment is well satisfied and indiffer- will of the people and the policy of bursting open around us like pop-technique and skill for participa-ent to delays that may take place is the National Government are unit-corn. Universities, schools, lecture tion in this great task of reconstruc- wholly unfounded. ed in harmonising, composing and halls, are all crowded. Popular tion.

“It will be realised that in this settling. all differences through evening, classes for farmers, work-

country we publish for the whole *peaceful means. Public opinion ers, ricksha pullers, shop assistants "Not only are scientists busy at world to see an

mount of inform- within China is now the strongest and housekeepers are in full swing work everywhere but, great engin-ation about the state of our de factor in deterring the hasty who in most large centres. All modern eering projects are under way, es fences for which there is no par- would rush to settle their differences findings in hygiene and diet as well pecially in connection with flood allel in any other country in the with the sword.

as the simpler rules for healthful prevention, river conservancy and world. The very fact that the Gov- living are eagerly sought. The irrigation.

ernment does that should protect radio over which I am now speak-1

"Great efforts are being made to the country from having unauthor- tens of thousands ing to you is being listened to by raise the standard of living by sys- ised and inaccurate calculations of our people. tematially developing the natual reproduced as if they were authentic Knowledge and unification go hand

sources of the country. To do this and final in hand

effectively the Generalissimo has The arrangements for the anti-

Best Scientific Aids energies towards giving the people "To you in America, Canada, launched the Peoples Economic Re

aircraft defences of this country an efficient, honest and progressive Great Britain and Europe, we are construction Movement as comple have been subjected to some criti- administration. Where carelessness greatly indebted for the part you mentary to the New Life Move cism, which I think is based on a and corruption have long held sway have played and are still playing inment.

misapprehension. We are carrying this is not as easy as it may at helping us to spread, knowledge of]

out a greatly extended scheme of first appear.

the modern world throughout the “In the midst of all these chan-air defence, assisted by the best provinces of China.

ges, the New Life Movement sup- scientific aids which can be de

"Everywhere there is widespread | recognition of the fact that with the solution of the economic pro- blem the political problem will be automatically solved. For this rea- son the government is bending its

Nation's Character:

Spiritual Life Line

"In order to ensure a still more plies us with a spiritual life line vised, The New Life Movement, the

"It is suggested that one. Minis- rapid spread of knowledge through to hold on to, while we struggle to- third anniversary of which we are

out this country we are relying ward a higher level of living for by should control both the prepar- celebrating this week, is deeply con-

ations and the organisation of an- cerned with the character that goes which is gathering together those

upon the New Life Movement all our people.

ti-aircraft defence: However attrac "The slogan "salvation from with-tive this may seem, this proposal to make a nation. Without men of

currents of life and thought which in does not imply a policy of isola-has been rejected after thorough character there can be no unified]

count most in the reconstruction of tion nor anything approaching it. examination. state.

the nation All

All cultural organisa- It merely indicates that we have "But I should like it to be gen- "There is an old Chinese saying: tions are working toward a new native leadership and technique erally understood that the Air if you are planning for one year, social order which has now become which did not exist a few years ago. Force is and will be responsible for sow grain; if planning for ten years the symbol of unity and service. The old system of haphazard philan-operational control. That secures

plant trees, but when planning for

Economic Improvement

thropy in China is slowly giving way a unified system and the unit of

a hundred years grow men' The

to better economic planning fram- command which is essential to ef- work of educators, missionaries, so- "But I must hasten if I am to ed within a throughly democratic ficiency? cial workers, the various philan-tell you something of what pro-state. We do not stod in need of thropic - foundations and now the gress we are making toward econo-any-political social or "economic New Life Movement is deeply con-mic betterment. You know as I do cerned with developing men and that economic improvement comes women of character.

more rapidly in times of peace...

"In addition to building charac- "Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek ter, the New Life Movement stresses has not merely brought the nation

isms, so long as we can use the experience and wisdom of our fore- fathers and have the advantage of modern scientific technique.

NANKING FOREIGNERS GO

Altogether 46 foreign residents in Nanking have acquired Chinese citi- "We must further see that we ap-zenship during the past eight years, the responsibility and duties of peace and, under the New Life point to office capable men who are according to a report just released by citizenship. Ambitious men may Movement, unified all the forces dedicating themselves to living the the Nanking Bureau of Social Wel- intrigue to invade neighbouring working toward the welfare of he principles of new life and to work-fare. provinces but as citizens are, more people, but since his return from ing for internal peace and complete Of the 46 foreigners, 12 are Kore- and more voicing ther opinions and Sian, in addition to his litary co-operation with all the nationsans, 10 Japanese, 10 Germans, insisting upon unification, this duties he has been working, cers who respect us in our inalienable White Russians, 4 Americans, S. In- breaking of national unity is beingly on plans for eco better- rights of freedom and equality...... dians, one Butch, one Belgian and coming exceedingly difficult. He is ment. Into the framework of a

one Briton a foolhardy man indeed who to-day constitutional system will disregard this growing and ment will go all these formidable public opinion Nation-the development of al unity is here because the people ces and the opening of demand it.

of livelihood for the

Sir Percy Bates, the chairman; of the Admiration for Chinese culture Canand-White Star Line, has given a and business interest were said to new bell to the church at Charl

be the main causes that promoted moor, where he is patron,-to- venues, the Queen Mary's Blue Riband victory. them to be naturalized.

"General Chiang Kai-shek has de- "Perhaps the biggest factor voted the greater part of his life the economic development of

The levy of ld. in the pound collect

ed by the Herring Industry Board caster collieries since November are re- from buyers was raised to 2d.

turning to work.

THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 2, 1937.

ANOTHER STEAMER

STRIKES

MINE DEATH OF MR. L. A.

French Freighter Badly Holed

K.C.R. SERVICE

Definite Scheme For Improvement

A definite scheme for improving the service on

the Kowloon-Can-

ton Railway was discussed and ap proved, said Major. R D. Walker, Manager of the British Section of

MANAGES TO LIMP INTO PORT

(SPECIAL TO THE “CHINA-MAIL”).

Paris, To-day.

The second victim of a floating mine in Span- the line, to "China Mall" repre-ish waters is the French steamer "Marie Therese le sentative this morning, referring

to the results of his meeting with Borgne," which struck a mine in the Mediterranean

Mr. L B. Trevor, in Canton with re-

presentatives of the Chinese sec-off Cap Cruz yesterday.

tion.

Major Walker stated that while the conference arose, to some ex- tent, from the two recent accidents

on the line; they were

ed

at the

The steamer succeeded in making the Spanish

sport of Palamos under her own steam but investi-

which conference,

concerned itself solely with plus gation has revealed that the exploding mine had

for the betterment of the service.

Approval was given to important schemes, but it would not be pos- sible to go into details as the plans remained to be worked out.

STRIKE POSITION

IMPROVING

Douglas Overcoming Difficulties

New York, To-day.

The strike position is improving in various centres, notably at the Douglas aircraft factory at Santa

Monica, and its subsidiary, the Northrop Corporation at Wanke gan, has reopened.

Leaders of the United Automobile

Workers' Union announce a settle ment of the dispute that closed the

consin..

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torn a large hole in her bow. Trans-Ocean.

VON RIBBENTROP ON COLONIES

(SPECIAL TO THE “CHINA MAIL")

SPALDING

Prominent Insurance Superintendent

We have to record with deep re- gret the-death of Mr. L. A. Spald- ing news of which was received by cable this morning by the local office of the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company.

Mr. Spalding was the agency su- perintendent of the Company for India, China, Japan, the Philippine Islands, Straits. Settlements and South Africa.

He had many years of service with the Company, and pioneered most of the Branches in the terri-

tories for which he was responsible.

He was of about 65 years of age with a charming personality and genial disposition, and well known for his outspoken fearless honesty.

News of his death did not come

as a surprise to his many friends

in Hong Kong, as he had been suf- fering from a lingering, and pain- ful illness for the last three years.

CHARGED TRAM STANDARD

Public Driver Fined

fine of $30 was imposed on Yong Yuen-cheung when he plead- ed guilty to driving without due caution in Queen's Road Central on February 7

Sergeant Youe said that a about

defendant had two soldiers as pas-

"The Treaty of Versailles à vided the nations midnight on the date in question, into haves and have nots, and created a state of un-sengers and was proceeding to the rest which can only be removed by solving the pro-Lido Dancing Hall When nearing blem of return of the former German colonies."

the Naval Yard he drove into a tram standard. The standard was smashed and the car damaged. The SO DECLARED THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO LON-defendant and the soldiers receiv Fisher and Chevrolet plants of DON, HERE JOACHIM VON RIBBENTROP, IN A CHARAC-ed slight injuries. It was estimat- General Motors at Janesville, WisTERISTIC SPEECH ON THE COLONIES QUESTION AND THE ed that the car was going at the GERMAN FOUR-YEAR PLAN, BEFORE THE NAZI COMMIT-rate, of 30 to 40 miles. The wires

of the tramway company were fus The President of the Carnegie TEE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY AT LEIPZIG YESTERDAY.

ed between Murray and Wellington and Illinois Steel Corporation of

Germany, he declared, had no intention of pursuing an im- Barracks as a result of the accident. Pittsburg has expressed willingness to recognise the committee for in-perialistic colonial policy by using colonies for construction of dustrial organisation as a bargain strategical bases, and recalled Herr Hitler's statement that the Reich would not demand a larger fleet after having recovered her ing agency-Renter

colonies.

50 MILES AN HOUR

Colonies, however, were a nedence a desire to understand each cessity for Germany, since their other. possession would enable her to develop sources of raw mater- fals in territories which would accept German currency.

Tsang Wing-chan, driver of pub lic car No. 227, was this morning fined $25 for speeding in Queen's Road East on February 12 last

They would also provide a field Traffic Sergeant Clarke said that defendant was driving at the rate for the activities of the business of 50 miles an

hour, and, when community. stopped, said that he had been told to hurry by some sailors, who were going to a football match.

DRIZZLE OR MIST

FAIR SOLUTION

Herr von Ribbentrop then pressed the hope that a fair and just solution of the problem would be found at an early date by the application of common-sense and sound economic reasoning,

The Royal Observatory reports

A gesture such as return of her that the anti-cyclone remains informer colonies to Germany, which the Pacific to the east of Japan and she had every right to has decreased in intensity, pres would help greatly to clear the in- sure remains low over Indo-China.

ter tional political atmosphere- Forecast: E winds, moderate; cloudy generally with fog, mist or drizzle.

Hit by a plank, which wa loaded on the Jardine Wharf at Wi Point, Wong Sik lost his balance was thrown into the water. rescued by his fellow fokic and the G. GELDS

Referring to the Reich four-year economic plan, Herr von Ribben- trop declared that the plan was only proclaimed after repeated ef- forts to conclude comprehensive agree- international commercial ments had definitely failed.

Germany, however, was by no means aiming at a state of com- plete economic self-sufficiency.

THE GERMAN PLAN

ONLY A GRAZE!

So it may be, at the moment, but

The economic policy pursued by without proper President Roosevelt and the Em-ly assume serious aspects. Why take the risk when a little touch of She-ko pire Conference at Ottawa, he conl set matters right?

Spread lightly on the wound, after it tinned, were characterised by the trend towards attainment of a great has been cleansed, the antiseptic pro

event infection, measure of

self-auf-perties of whilst the idea ou

ficiency.

The German plan, conceived with the

wever was

COMMUNIST PERIL

ing international exchange of referring to the "Con by making Germany largely peril and to Germany's pendent of imports of foreign: raw.

with Italy and Japan in materials, and this setting tattle against Communism, he capital hitherto used fo

out that an endless arma for raw materials, for

I be avoided if the in other channels of

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