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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1991.

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JAPAN'S OFFER OF KIAOCHOW.

CHINA'S PART IN THE CONFERENCE.

ABILITY. TO PERFORM HER ALLIED

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WASHINGTON'S CONCERN OVER

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WASHINGTON, September 19th.

REMARKABLE STORY, From a source which can be regarded as authoritative, says the Y.-C. Daily News, an intensely interesting story! comes of how the Japanese arrived at their present offer to China regarding

It is understood that the conversations Shantung. While the quarter from which between Secretary of State Hughes and it is obtained is exceedingly reliable, the Baron Shidehara, the Japanese Ambas account is of such a novel character-sador to the United States, have resulted avon in the light of seret dipicmatio in an agreement on the Yup question workings-that we cannot even attemps which is satisfactory to both sides, No- thing remains but formal approval to be to gauge its accuracy. 1 runs as fol-given by Tokio and the conferring upon Baron Shidehara of special power to conclude the agreement. It seems that there is no reason to fear any hitch.

lows:-

Some time ago a group of Chinese of cials discussed certain definite terms under which they would consider it pos Not even the most saguine believe it sible to accept the return of Kiaochaw.possible to settle the Shantung question | These terms, as finally concluded, were before the Washington Conference meets; put in writing and placed in the dapart even were American opinion fully assured mony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. of the liberality of Japan's intentions In some way thereafter they fell into the bands of a Japanese official, who imme-

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took a train for Tokio and there present- The fervent wish is expressed in high ed them to the Japanese department aquarters that the factions in China terested. Now, it appears that the terms which Chinese officials had decided would be acceptable have been offered to China in the form in which they were origin- ally made but with three important ex ceptions.

These three exceptions are first, that all land which was bought from Chinese landowners about the port under military dartes be returned to these forme land owners at the same price at which it was purchased: second, that the territory be- come an administrative district under same type of jurisdiction as prevails in the ex-German and ex-Austrian Con cessions at Tientsin; and third, that all government properties such as wharfa, dock-yards, and the like, be returned to Chinese Government ownership.

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It will be seen that the terms of the présent Japanese offer containa no men. tion of the first exception noted. while as regards the second Japan proposes to throw the whole area open to foreign. commerce. not stipulating for a Japanese Concession or International Settlement In regard to government properties and public works it appears to be Japan's intention judging from the memoran- dum, to arrange such matters by negotia tion

THE FAMINE SURTAXES.

A STRAIGHT TALK TO PEKING.

might reach an agreement whereby a delegation representing the entire coun- try could be sent to the Conference. The opinion, is expressed that the success or failure of the Conference on the political side depends not so much on the ability of the United States, Great Britain and Japan to reach an agreement with regard

their interests in the Pacific, and Far East us on ability of China to per- forma the part allotted her in any con- vention issuing from the deliberations of the great Powers.

AN ASSURANCE TO Russia....... The State Department has conveyed its assurances to the Russion people that legitimate Russian interests will be cará fully safeguarded at the Washington Conference-Reuter

UNION "MEDICAL COLLEGE. FORMAL OPENING OF NEW QUARTERS.

PERING, September 18th. The formal opening of the new quarters of the Peking Union Medical College by Mr. J. D. Rockefeller, Junior, was held this afternoop. Several distinguished visitors representing educational and philanthropic institutions from all parts of the world attended,

The ceremony began with a most im pressive procession of the Faculty and official guests in the caps and gowns of many universities which formed a bril The Shanghai Chinese General Cham-

liant spectacle, with the lavishly decora ber of Commerce nad a number of other live exterior of the buildings in the 'Chi- local organizations have sent a strong nese style of architecture sa a gorgeous protest to the Peking Government ced-back grouzd. The dedication ceremony demning it for not using the famine sur was held in the College's Ene acw Audi- taxes for relief purposes and for not issu- torium.

ing a statement of account showing exact-The Invocation was pronounced by the ly how much money was spent and how Rev. I. Leighton Stuart of Peking Uni much still remains in the hands of the veraity after whick the greetings of the Government. The telegram is of a Tengthy President were conveyed by the Foreign nature, says the N.-O. Daily News, which Minister, Dr. W. W. Yen, and those of gives

the following few translated the Ministries of the Interior by Mr. Chi extracte:

Yao-shan and Dr. S. P. Chen, and Educa tion by Mr. Ma Lin-yi,

..

Before you began to collect the famine surtaxes, you gave us an assurance that the money would be used for famine re- lief purposes We recently asked you how much of this money has been used and how much still remains in your possession. You have given us vague and indefinite replies, and claim that all the money has been used up and that none is left the treasury. You say one thing one moment and contradict yourself the

next.

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"Frankly, we wish to say that you have not given one single cash to the purpose for which you alleged the money would by collected. This money comes from the pockets of the people and we expect to

it used for the benefit of our suffer ing brethren in the famine regions. In the Taing dynasty, the Government used to grant money and food to the famine und flood sufferers but, now, what have you given t On the other hand, the famine is over and the surtaxes are still being collected.

Mr. Roger S. Greene, responding.on behalf of the China Medical Board, of which he isthe Resident Director, ex- pressed the hope that the work of the Peking Union Medical College would tend to a greater understanding between Nations, and perhaps pave the way for co-operation on wider lines for humani-

purposes.

Mr. Bockefeller, Junior, on behalf of the Rockefeller Foundation, then recount cd. the circumstances leading up, to the establishment of the Peking Unión Medi- cal College, and emphasised its aim to guide and inspire the Chinese to a better: standard of medical education, as the best means of alleviating the wide-aprend auffering, due to ignorance, in Chins. He hoped for the day, he said, when the Peking Union Medical College would be largely staffed and supported by the Chinese.

In opening his address, Mr. Rockefeller read a message from his father, convey ing his greetings to the

May all

Regardless of your vain excuses, weMedical College, and adding: Union.

must demand that you use this money for who enter, whether faculty or students, be relief purposes (we suggest that it be used fired with the spirit of service and sacri- in the flooded districts of Kiangsu, Chefice; and may the Institution-become-an and Anhui) and that you issue ever-widening influence for the promotion detailed, and clear statement of account of the physical, mental and spiritual well- showing exactly how much money has being of the Chinese nation." been used, for what purpose it has been used and how much still remains.

*We cannot bear to see you sitting back in your arm chairs, treating the citizens as though they were grass under your feet, and letting them die without making an attempt to save them..

THE FINANCES OF THE PHILIPPINES.

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THE CASSEL "CONCESSION.

Mr. Kenyon, M.P;, recently asked the Vader-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of his recent statement on the Cassel. Concession in China, he can now state definitely, whe

ther the "American representative on the Consortium opposed the concession as a violation of the Consortium agreement. Mr. Hannsworth: His Majesty's Gov Fifteen milion dollars gold is still ernment is well aware of the attitude available to strengthen the financial posi adopted in this matter by the repre- tion of the islands if necessary, accord-sentative in China of the Americao ing to a statement by Secretary of Finance Barretto to a Manila Times re- porter, last week. This amount is being held in reserve, and the bonds covering it will be sold only when an emergency arises, he declared.

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group in the Consortium. But should that group hold that there is anything, in the concession"in question which is a violation of the Consortium "Agree ment, it is for them to bring their point of view before their British colleagues in the Consortium.

MANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN

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He explained that Congress in its bill authorizing the islands to raise its no tional indebtedness, allowed a $15,000,000 gold increase in general bonds and $10,000,000 gold in bonds for certificates of indebtedness, the entire indebtedness in the manufagure of glass; one of the most authorized by the Jones low being fixed important is, that invented by Sir William at not more than $15,000,000,

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The certificates of indebtedness bondsments, combining glass with various metals, amounting to 10,000,000 were sold last has succeeded in producing a material, which manth, but the proceeds were applied to

the payment of the bonds issued last outs off 98 per cent. of the infra-red or host, year, amounting to $10,000,000, so that rays together with the ultra-vio ot or chemical under the present circumstances, the rays-called Sir William Crookes Glase. Philippines still has authority to issue certificates of indebtedness bonds in the Crookes lenses of any prescription in either sum of $10,000,000,

regular or Toric form are manufactured by the On the general bonds, $10,000,000 has Hongkong Optical Co., Buccessore to Clark & been sold, thereby leaving 25,000,000 for Co., Manufacturing & Refracting Opticars disposition by the Government, which the most competent manufacturing optica sum, plus the $10,000,000 the islands can

issue in bonds of indebtedness, makes a establishment in the Colony-kcated in 53, total of $15,000,000.

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