This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.
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(No. 371.) My Lord,
Sir E. Satow to the Marquess of Lansdowne.-(Received December 17.)
I HAVE the honour to transmit to your Lordship herewith a copy of an interesting report which I have received from Mr. H. A. Little, His Majesty's Consul at Newchwang, and lately in that same capacity at Pakhoi, on French missionary work in the Far East. Mr. Little states that the statistics which accompany his report have been collected with special reference to French activity in the West and South-West of China.
I have, &c.
(Signed) ERNEST SATOW.
Peking, November 1, 1904.
Inclosure 1 in No. 1.
Report respecting French Missionary Work in the Far East.
IN my reports on Indo-China I have directed attention to the efforts made by France to extend her influence in South-West China, and have pointed out how the resources of the Colony are being used for that purpose. She has also at hand another instrument which may be effectively employed to the same end, namely, the Catholic Missions. As under the conditions prevailing in China these may exercise in one way or another a very considerable influence, I have thought it would be of interest to know what progress their propaganda has made. I have accordingly put together in the annexed Tables all the information I have been able to obtain concerning the results of their work. It will be noted that the figures are incomplete under some heads, and are entirely lacking for Yunnan, but they are sufficient to enable a rough idea to be formed of what has been accomplished.
In the number of schools given are not included three secular establishments, where French and the elements of arithmetic, geography, and history are taught. These are at Suifu (in Szechuen on the Yang-tzu River), Tsunchou (in Kuang-tung on the West River), and Tongking (position unknown), the first mentioned of which has over seventy pupils, mostly non-Christian. It is said this school has had a marked influence locally in leading to more intimate intercourse and a better understanding between the priests and the natives of the upper class. These schools are probably maintained by the Government of Indo-China, which, as recorded in my reports from Pakhoi, annually expends a considerable sum of money for educational purposes in China.
It may be mentioned that a school for English was recently opened at San Yi by an official, and that the priests immediately made efforts to start one for French next door, but I believe unsuccessfully.
(Signed) H. A. LITTLE, Consul.
Newchwang, August 19, 1904.
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(This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.
768
C.0.
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
No. 1.
December 17.1 43912
Sucrow 1. A
31 DCC 041
(No. 371.) My Lord,
Sir E. Satow to the Marquess of Lansdowne.-(Received December 17.)
I HAVE the honour to transmit to your Lordship berewith a copy of an
Peking, November 1, 1904. interesting report which I have received from Mr. H. A. Little, His Majesty's Consul at Newchwang, and lately in that same capacity at Pakhoi, on French missionary work in the Far East. Mr. Little states that the statistics which accompany bis report have been collected with special reference to French activity in the West and South-West of China.
I have, &c.
(Signed) ERNEST SATOW.
Inclosure 1 in No. 1.
Report respecting French Missionury Work in the Far East.
IN my reports on Indo-China I have directed attention to the efforts made by France to extend her influence in South-West China, and have pointed out how the resources of the Colony are being used for that purpose. She has also at hand another instrument which may be effectively employed to the same end, namely, the Catholic Missions. As under the conditions prevailing in China these may exercise in one way or another a very considerable influence, I have thought it would be of interest to know what progress their propaganda has made. I have accordingly put together in the annexed Tables all the information I have been able to obtain concerning the results of their work. It will be noted that the figures are incomplete under some heads, and are entirely lacking for Yunnan, but they are sufficient to enable a rough idea to be formed of what has been accomplished.
In the number of schools given are not included three secular establishments, where French and the elements of arithmetic, geography, and history are taught. These are at Suifu (in Szechuen on the Yang-izu River), Isunchou (in Kuang-tung on the West River), and Tongkoun (position unknown), the first mentioned of which has over seventy pupils, mostly non-Christian It is said this school has had a marked influence locally in leading to more intimate intercourse and a better understanding between the priests and the natives of the upper class. These schools are probably maintained by the Government of Indo-China, which, as recorded in my reports from. Pakhoi, annually expends a considerable sum of money for educational purposes in Chinu.
It may be mentioned that a school for English was recently opened at San Yi by an official, and that the priests immediately made efforts to start one for French next door, but I believe unsuccessfully.
(Signed) H. A. LITTLE, Consul.
Newchwang, August 19, 1904.
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