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PARTIAE AUTONOMY IN JAPAN'S MISCHIEF MAKERS.

FORMOSAN

CHILDREN OF HEADHUNTERS TO TRY SELF-GOVERNMENT.

אעידן

MISSION WORKS IN THE FAR EAST.

A

OUTLOOK IN CHINA AND KOREA..

In the Rotier før 1919-20 of the Overseas Missions of the Church of England, which contains a wealth of interesting information on Mission activities abroad, it is mentions ed that the attitude of the Chinese Prest generally towards Christianity is one of in!" difference, but in some cases there is active opposition. An editor has "started # į

.M.CA, but the C." stands for Con fucian." On the other hand, Chines Christian student, one of seventy, who had served in France under the "V.M.CA,, writes to say Chasin most hopeful elamient for the coming Chinese Church is the

THE CRISIS 'IN CHINA,

ANTE-FOREIGN, MOVEMENT.

OHANG'S VICTORY.

The Tokyo Correspondent of the Morn Mr. E. A. McKenaid, in the course of an ing Pait comments on the increasing pro. article in the Ubreyour, writes. After years of pacification *._4. pensity to criticism of English-speaking

The tonic of Shantung had it effect in military governor general, who was invent nations. For this propaganda a new Peking Many of the politicians there were ed with almost vice-royal power. Formosa, publication has been promoted, entitled the in Japanese pay. Some of them had accept land of headhunters and of Japan's prime taan Renier, the main policy of which ed Japanism in despair, thinking that it ary experiment in colonial government, apparently is to belabour England and made the only way out of an almost hope will enjoy from September 1st a system Amortes probably with a view to less situation. Among the men, who had of semi-autonomous rule in accordance preventing renewal of the Anglo-Japanese thrown their infuence on the Japanese'side; with in now system which will be in Alliance and giving Japan д free Marshal Tuan Chi-jui, for a time the augurated

head in China and Siberia. Not only does strongest man in China, stood out as the Formosa, it will be recalled, was ended the new review publish castle articles on dominating figure. On the other side there to Japan by China in: 1805 after the British and American policy and public emerged a less-known but even more remark China-Japan War of 1884-3, by virtue of opinion in general, but also nasty excerpts able figure, Chang Tae-lin. He was the Shimoneki Treaty of Fence between from Indian sources reflecting on British successful and had so strong and loyal the governments of the countries, repre administration of that country, and a good following that the Peking Government con steady growth in number and ir influenos sented respectively by Li Hung.chang and deal is made of the Amritsar episode.cluded in orthodox Chinese fashion-that of China Christian young men, the pros Prince Hirobami Ito. The and has This seems to be exploited as an offset to it had better make him Governor. He rose ducts of Christian missionary education ever since been a source of supply of sugar, the severe criticism of Japan that appear to Governor-General of the three Man work in China. These young men love theit camphor, opiera and other valuable com-ed in the British and American Prae with churian provinces. Now Chang his no religion and love their country. They se modities for Japan, while it was also regard to the flogging in Korea last year. case of much trouble for this country. This ebullition of anti-foreign.propaganda resag to love Japan. It has humilisted her despert

and the imminent him at a thousand points. The reformers of inexperienced as it was ite colonial ad is only a symptom of the resentment which the North came together. The President danger in which she is. They are struggling ministration, because of the uprisings of

is felt in certain circle in Japan over the who is more or less at the messy of contend to find ont the beat and the quicket means with them. A very powerful group was pacifed.

content with militarum in Europe. The consolidated, including several important Review also states that the circulation of According to Mr. Kaneyoshi Trudzami. Japanese people as a whole are all right muhtary governors. Chang came down from the Bible in South China has been large Conncillor of the Formosan Government they are an honest, hard-working race tha: Moukden and threw the weight of his dad 110.283 in Kwangsi anch 117,469 in Kaung

Huence in their favour. They demanded! General, who was interviewed by a repre-entertains no sinister feeling for other reform, sunounced their intention of tung. Bishop Kind (in reporting the com sentative of the Lummm ddireptiory at the nations, content only to be let alone and appointing the most progressive and pletion of his first visit round the discr office of the Government-General in Tokyo. allowed to pursue its own way in pead demanded the dismissal of some notor of Fukien), saya that while there were some

Westernised of the younger men to power,

the entire island with the exception of the But Janau, like some other countries, has fous reactionaries. For the moment it, grave causes for anxiety he had found much. Lexstern nart will be digued, unide, the new anothes smaller yet one the less virulent seemed that they would succeed. Then Tuan to encourage and inspire him with hope ratom, into five refecture-namely, etho in some langs might be called plage controversy Chang leit Peking for for the future of the Church in each of

of fierce Taichn. Taibokę, Tainen. Shincbiku änd cilitarists. though here they are the main the North, resolved to appeal to forer. He the districts visited. Bishop Molony (Che Takno. The last-naried prefecture is in supporters of the militarists, and use the and his supporters brought down their king) points-ous that the distressed poli- the western part and includes the island ristter as a weapon to fulfil their ambition, armies Tuan ought to repeat his military tight condition of the county reflects un- of Bokoto. The eastern part itt under which include the crippling of British and success of earlien days. This time he failed, favourably upon all Missionary work among the educated clausen, while Bishop stood, is an uncivilized region and will Americas interests in the Far East. It's and Chang and his party are victor

What will be the result? Are we merely Iliff (Shantung) reports growing desire for the time be left as it is untouched by credit the reputation of Japan in China exchanged for the domination of another of students of the Church at the University

this element that is doing so much to dis to see the domination of one military party for education, and emphasises the loyaltyį the new system, owing to the lack of ments and Siberia by underhand tricks, -It of communication and transportation. Japan ever gets into trouble with other If so. China will be sure the better: But The Bishop of Honen mention in his re These five prefectures will be subdivided nations is will be due to the tactics of this there is at least reason to hope that the view that the obstacles to reaching officials dangerous element. The better element of new party will start out on a real policy and other Chinese of high position, which into 47 counties and cities, and the coun-Japanese society is in fear of this ronis or of constitutional reform and progress. What hitherto had seemed unsurmountable, seem ties:inta 963 towashing villages. The roshi coterie and recently an intelligent will Japan dof Japan has the heavy guns.now to have quite braken down. Notwiths prefecture, will hate their governors, the Japanese gentleman was heard to say that She can, if she desires, pour sufficient mili- standing the prevailing state of anarchy the capital in aia Szechuan (Western China). Bishop only a good drubbing would settle their tary forces into

few countries their sheriffs and the townships ambitions,

the situa Cassela states that the Church has continued hours to dominate tion. The third vital question is to make progress, which, however, has been and villages their mayors, all of thems

What will England do. It is a hopeful uneven its character. With regard to "different" administrative heads to be ap-

factor of this situation that British war Japan and Corea, the Review noints out pointed by the governor-general.

ships have been present along the coast, that the attitude toward Christianity ready to set rith the Japanese. This is in varisi, Self-antisiacion is a characteris. one of the sign that England in determined tie attitude, and so faz se instruction and once more to teassert her authority in the help gained from the West is remembered the work and the whole of the glory to her either Western governments, for Westers Far East, and not to leave the whole of it is coupled with reminiscences that Ally, Japan, is has recently been the case. merchants made much of religion as 's China the pant time stands greatly in factor in their doingi Japanese statesmyn peed of friends. The policy of dismember are not as yet eager to welcome Chrikika": ment and spoliation which has been attempt | nity, but to some extent they will give it ́s d by various Powers at different periods Place as a useful social force side by side may yield great profits for the time, but with Shinto and Buddhism, The Bishop of Corca admits that owing to war, services and dificulties of passages the prospects of the Mission there getting into regalar 1921 are small indeed. In addition to the working order again before the beginning of abore difficulties. Mission work has been practically brought to a standstill during the past six months by the political distur bances arising from the oppressiveness of the Japanese rule.

the natives who wers hat to be easy triumph of the Anglo-Saxon neovles in the sing faction is understood to sympathise to save her, to get her out of ranger. The

according to Mr. Tsudzumi, appreciate the change very much. Some of them, to be sure, may have grievances, especially if they lose their positions of influence through the change. But on the hole

ŠPART READY FOR A POLITIČAL STEP. At present, the entire island is subdivid. ed into 12 cho, or administrative district the natives care most about appears 10 in the western part and in the eastern fallo and Karenko, are inhabited he unt part. The two eastern, districts, called civilized nativer, many tribes of which are famous because of their sighbourly custom of busting bendy, but the inhabitants of the western part have been in Japanese schools and are now deemed capable of

semi-autonomomi government,

terest to their respective districts and wasa

be to see that they are no taxed heavier than before by the change My Trudenza strongly emphasized that the change is not concerned with the increase or decrease of

va taxes, the

the principal governmental expenses being paid by the government-general. In due course of time when the natives begin

...

CENTRALIZITIÓN PROVIS TĀLVABLE.

former

to appreciate the value of autonomy in the end will re.srt on those who attempt through the educative influence of the new it. There will be a semi.autonomous council of system of council and when they want im men appointed from among the educated and provements of their respective communities AN AMBASSADOR'S ESCAPE. prominent men for each of the administrainagurated, they may vote to appropriate tive districts, which will be a conultative more money secured by means of increased body for the bends of the districts. For taxation. Catil then no increase is likely

WAR INUIDENT RECALLED. instance, a prefecture will have a council

to, be made.. composed of from 20 to 35 persons, a city Mr. Taudzumí, in welling of the circon

Mr. Myron T. Herrick, United States a council of from 15 to 30 persons, and a state which led to the decision to in Ambassador in Paris in the dark days of townshim or village concil of 7 to augurate the change, said that the idea 1914, was given a remarkable ovation at the 20 persons. These councils will be given of chance has been discussed for some reception given in his honour at the Hotel powers to deliberate upon matters of in time he was in the service of the For de Ville by the Municipality of Pariz.

PRINCESS MEYER. judgment with reference to the administra-oran government for years. But it was on July 26th. After showing warm tive benda. In the nature of the new acted upon caly after Baron Den. the feet friendship and sympathy for France

Was still || nou- | HOHENZOLLERN'S EX-WIFE WEDS- civilian governor general, came into offler when his country arrangement, it aims at educating the last verr. Barum. De he said, was deeply, tral, after his return to Washington in

A CHAUFFEURS tive Formoans along the line of self improved with the secessity of such a 1915 and 1919 he was an ardent apostle of anverament - with the ultimate object of change, Military governor general, did American; intervention. At the Hotel de

ZURICH, July 23rd. complete self-government in due time. But not take to the ides very strongly.

Ville, which was decorated with the French The amazing reval romance involved in that time has not vet »rrived.

and Americas Bags M Le Corbeiller, the marriage of Princess, Alexandra. Vio- president of the Municipal Council, and toris daughter of Prince Frederick. Duke ther civic dignitaries received the guest of Schleswig-Holstein, who was recent In addition to Mr. Herrick sad the present divorced by Prince August William of United States Ambassador, Mr. Hugh Hahnullers fourth spa of the Wallace, who met with an enthusiastic Kaiser, to her chaufear, has created a reception, accompanied by the playing of tremendous sensation in Berlin... the American National Anthem and the The former royalpyjabs has eloped with Marseillaise," the company included M. Fritz Meyer, whose only link with royalty and Madame Poincare, M. and Madame as a limousine speaking tube. Fran ministrative parts, with a governor for Millorand General Berdofiat, Military Meyer the princess, that was, is now on.

her bossymoon, and happy. ench part. But soon that system was Governor of Paris Generals Pin and

"I'd rather be the loved wife of a faund to be inconvenient, because the parts Neville, and Mr. Walter Berry, president A notable difference from the old system became greater than the whole, agaratively of the Amerionn Chamber of Commerce in chauffeur thing the mloved wife of a royal

prince" she tells her friends. is that whereas a cho, ur district, in the speaking for each of the three paria was Paria M. Le Corbeiller, in an eloquent

"Fritz Moyer, before the very." Later: he old system Had no voice in the government a big job for the governor-general. Then panegyric, recalled the early days of the figure in the er-Kare of the district, the head of the district only General Kodams, military, governor-get taking orders from the governor general. eral, assisted by Baron Bhimpei Goto, the prefectures, counties, cities, townships chief civil administrator, changed the sys and villages can now virtually settle local tem and divided the island into 20 cho, or affairs through their councils, whose decidistricts, which were later reduced to 12. sions, while theoretically subject to veto and they did more than any other persons by the heads are not likely to be crossed to secure the centralization of authority in according to Mr. Tendzimi

Another noteworthy feature is that the Mr.

the government-general.com police

the centralized rule of For- change Heretofore the police authority moss, adequate protection has been afford has been exermined by the chief of the ed to such industries as sugar, camphor metropolitan police under the governor and opium, so that Formosa has now come

whole Japan

It is mader-tond from the bombeks of Mr. Turdzumi that the majority of, the Formosa, since its acquisition by Japan councillors of any of the councils will he was governed for 24 or more years under the natives, although the Japanese the rule of a military governor general. dents on the island are also eligible for For many years there have been uprisings appointment There 7 3,800.000 native of the natives, even antil recently. There mint 140.000 Japan, Also the mayors is a possibility of further troubles in ser of township and vill-gen are likely totain parts of the island, for that matter, be the Formeren natiysa, althonob the gee, in the early years of Japanese rule the ernor of neefecture and county shers island was divided into three military ad will all be Javanese from Japan proper

• LOCAL POLICE CONTROL

was a smart.

German advance, when a bomb from became a lieutenant in the German Offi German aeroplane fell near the Americancers' Reserve Corps, but it understood Embassy. When congratulated on his that the romance with Princess Victoria escape, he said. Mr Herrick calmly had its inception while he was still the pilot plied, "Don't you think that the death of the royal motor cars. of the American Ambawador would have been of greater use to you than his life"

held.

But how can a chauffeur support a wife who not only poresso royal blood but

(4.7stem ... has undergone quite a food store laid emphasis on the A concert and luncheon were afterwards royal tastes was taken totakk

several this by the former Kulser for her oziravagance." The ex-Eszperor imprison.. ed her for two weeks it the round tower Pri tvivalons whim,

of Castle Babelsberg" agt punishment

EMIR TEISAL'S APPEAL.

COMPLAINT OF BETRAYAL

A.

general. The chief, who was himself estab to produce migar to feed the FAR EX lished at the seat of the government-gen- ese nation and to spare for

princess is a statuesque blonde, eral, exercised authority over his subor-portation, whereas camphor production in

large of figure, with reddish hair, and # A message sent from Cairo to The Daily complexion which radiates vigour, health. dinates, hom be sent to different districts, the island has

gained a world-wide fame Telegraph by Lotfallah Bey, President of and activity. She is a personification of and these anbordinate officers acted inde under the control of the camphor mono the Byrian Union, says King Feisal, the national German heroine, Germania. pendently of the heads of different dis pole bureau and the monopolization of pre-an July 20th, addressed the following de tricts. But from Beptember 1st, the chief duction of opium by the government-gen spatch to the Allied Powers of the metropolitan police will not exist, oral has enabled the suthorities to exercite Although we have accepted the con being replaced by a civit official, whose full control over the use of the drug by ditions imposed by General Gourand, have

TALKING CLOCK. powers will be much the same as those of the natives. The control which has been withdrawn our troops from the frontiera, the chief of the police bureau of the home exercised over the drug pad its use since have demobilised the remainder of our A talking clock which promises to become office that is only civil official duties. the beginning of the Japanese rule has had forces which were at Damascus, and have na popular as the cuckoo variety has been

in prefect very beneficial effect, as the opium smokers exerted a strong pressure on the people invented by Vingent Pinte, of Philadel tures and counties will act, trul of the heads of those ubditisione it is expected, that within about 18 years ment, General Gourada has acted contrary regulate his domestic affairs. Instead of without direct recourse to the thief of the from now there will be no opium smakers of the engagements entered in by his striking the hours and half-hours the clock police bureau of the government general. left in the entire band or as far as the to the engagements entered into by his Gev-speaks right out. Six san, and time to The governors and therills, therefore, will government, control can reach. The in-erament," and also contrary to the personal get up," is the clock first daily message, be "civil officials exercising Dplice control provements in regard to railways and agreements made by him. He has crossed an hour later.. Breakfast ready which in their respective communitie

other means of comction were also the frontier and marched against Damas relieves Mrs. Pinto of the task of calling FORMOSANA CONCERNED ABOUT TAXIE

credited by Mr. Taudzumi to the centraliz cas, although the entire Arab nation was 'upatain to her furdy children, All.. Mr Taudanmî entered into much

ed government-general- Madame becoming tranquillised in recognition of through the day the clock acts as an oral minate details of the old aystem as comful, he said whether such a highly cennet be has committed a crime and a grave war.

But times have changed and it is doubt a formal and reasonable promise. By that reminder, and at right it, deep, stara, voice

Time to go home young man pared with the new. The principal, fentralized government can be worked in the betrayal which must lead to the death of it's eleven o'clock time to go home ture of the new system, however, appears island with credit, It is now time for innocent persons and the useless shedding Where on the visitors depart Pintor to be that the natives will have more op-rate intonamous government for the of blood, invention has the appearance of-a-grand- portunity from now on to be heard from people. But the steps which were taken than before. The educated and prominent in the past 25 year, he maintained, were world, dewaanding justice, protection, and attachment which does the talking and "I therefore appeal to the civilised father's clock, hat has a 1 phonograph men among them, or intelligent classes, in the right direction and is proper accour for people unjustly be records may be attached to suit all

Continued at fear of neet clúms.)> order of things.

The subordinate police or under the con- fare gradually decreasing in number, until who were led to rebel against the Govern; } phía, who uses it in his home to help

in

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