This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
(13289)
(No. 98.)
Sir,
No. 1.
16992
[April 18.]
13 MAY 081
SECTION 1.
Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.—(Received April 18.)
Peking, February 29, 1908.
I HAVE the honour to forward to you herewith copy of an interesting Intelligence Report which I have received from His Majesty's Acting Consul-General at Chengtu, covering the period from the 1st October, 1907, to the 20th January, 1908.
The remarks on the activity of the Szechuan Government and people in military and industrial matters and on the attention devoted by French missionaries and officers to the Chien Ch'ang Valley are especially noteworthy.
One part of the Report in particular—that which deals with educational matters—shows the great changes which are going on all over the Empire. School sports, which ten years ago would have shocked the Chinese sense of propriety, are now becoming popular everywhere.
The Acting Viceroy, Chao Erh Feng, a brother of the Hankow Viceroy, is establishing a reputation as a firm and wise administrator, and his short period of rule in Szechuan has been attended by a success sufficient to mark him out for further high office.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
J. N. JORDAN.
Inclosure in No. 1.
Extract from the Chengtu Intelligence Report for December Quarter, 1907.
I.—Political Summary—
ABSTRACT OF CONTENTS.
The Military, Industrial, and Educational Development of the Province of Szechuan. The Manchu Garrison at Chengtu.
Arrest and Trial of Revolutionaries.
The Anti-Opium Movement.
Missionary Affairs—
Affrays between Protestants and Roman Catholics at Ningyuan-fu: Conditions in the Chien Chang Valley.
Murder of a Protestant Inquirer at Lung Shui Chen: The interference of Missionaries in Chinese Affairs.
The West China Missionary Conference.
Educational Affairs—
The Union Christian University.
Official Recognition of Mission Schools.
Government Primary School Sports.
Railway Affairs—
Estimate of Cost of Construction of Chann-Han Railway, Proposed Manufacture of Railway Material at Hanyang.
I.—POLITICAL SUMMARY.
The Military, Industrial, and Educational Development of the Province of Szechuan.
THE history of Szechuan during the past three months has been, on the whole, uneventful. While I am unable to record any noticeable progress in the anti-opium movement or in railway affairs, the province has, under the enlightened rule of the Acting Viceroy, Chao Erh Feng, enjoyed freedom from internal dissensions, and has moved slowly forward along the path of reform.
[2921 s-1]
This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
(13289]
(No. 98.)
Sir,
No. 1.
16992
[April 18.]
13 MAY 081
SHOTION 1.
Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.—(Received April 18.)
Peking, February 29, 1908.
I HAVE the honour to forward to you herewith copy of an interesting Intelligence Report which I have received from His Majesty's Acting Consul-General at Chengtu, covering the period from the 1st October, 1907, to the 20th January, 1908.
The remarks on the activity of the Szechuan Government and people in military and industrial matters and on the attention devoted by French missionaries and officers to the Chien Ch'ang Valley are especially noteworthy.
One part of the Report in particular-that which deals with educational matters--- shows the great changes which are going on all over the Empire, School sports, which ten years ago would have shocked the Chinese sense of propriety, are now becoming popular everywhere.
The Acting Viceroy, Chao Erh Feng, a brother of the Hankow Viceroy, is establishing a reputation as a firm and wise administrator, and his short period of rule in Szechuan has been attended by a success sufficient to mark him out for further high
I have, &c.
office.
(Signed)
J. N. JORDAN.
Inclosure in No. 1.
Extract from the Chengtu Intelligence Report for December Quarter, 1907.
I.-Political Summary-
ABSTRACT OF CONTENTS.
The Military, Industrial, and Educational Development of the Province of Szechuan. The Manchu Garrison at Chengru.
Arrest and Trial of Revolutionaries.
The Anti-Opium Movement.
Missionary Affairs-
Affrays between Protestants and Roman Catholics at Ningyuan-fu: Con
ditions in the Chien Chang Valley.
Murder of a Protestant Inquirer at Lung Shui Chen: The interference of
Missionaries in Chinese Affairs.
The West China Missionary Conference.
Educational Affairs---
The Union Christian University.
Official Recognition of Mission Schools.
Government Primary School Sports.
Railway Affairs-
Estimate of Cost of Construction of Chann-Han Railway, Proposed Manufacture of Railway Material at Hanyang.
1.-POLITICAL SUMMARY.
The Military, Industrial, and Educational Development of the Province of Szechuan.
THE history of Szechuan during the past three months has been, on the whole, uneventful. While I am unable to record any noticeable progress in the anti-opium movement or in railway affairs, the province has, under the enlightened rule of the Acting Viceroy, Chao Erh Feng, enjoyed freedom from internal dissensions, and has moved slowly forward along the path of reform.
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