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ENGLISH SUPPORT FOR MIS ¡IONARY »

EFFORT IN CHINA,

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

Losoy, June 30th.

MISSIONARIES FOR ABROAD.

Some particulars of the practical side of missionary effort as distinct from the religious aspects were given at the 12th annual Conference of British Missionary Societies, which was held this week at

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respect; he was able to conduct "extensira propaganda, and found newspapers which preached separation of the Rhineland from Germany.

But the plans miscarried, mainly because the policy of the French Government had to be of a a subterranean character for fear of raising up patriotic German sentiment and, however cleverly conducted it may be propaganda in auch circumstances has obvious limitations as to methods and Organisation. Hence its failure in the

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interesting point is that Poincaré Batly denied that he seeks to dia member can be disce but no other active for French intrigues in the Rhine Provinces and in Bavarin The revelations in black and white as to what has been going on are a very awkward

US contributions of

this country polley in the Rubr ada proclaiming that the

will come as disclosure for people in Fleet Street odlowe (3)

to many to learn what are the offices who have been bolstering up

and the United States to work in the mis-French Government bave had no designs

sion fold. In the case of China, America apart from the laudable desire to make sends every year upwania of nine

Germany pay those much-talked-of Re-

gold dollars, or nearly two million deparations But, like murder, international

and to India fivo million dollars, or nearly one million pounds sterling. China receives from England a contribution of of £195,000 4 year, and India receives £601000.

and

It in said that there is a marked tendency form national Christian Councils of in- dependent Churches in China, and India,

this tendency is

coupled with a desire for education that almost amounts to P sion. I gather that this was news to the Conference at Smethwick, and it will be, probably, to most people. Another point that was

stressed was that present-day

the inevitable proofs to become available intrigue will out, given sufficient time for for the purposes of courageous journalism.

·TAXATION OF LAND VALUES.

A clause inserted in the Fios co Bill in the House of Commons makes an end of the last item, at Mr. Lloyd George's scheme for the taxation of land values. This was #People's Budget of 1909. The idea the most hotly debated portion of the famous

pa solve the housing question of the day by forcing landlords to build, or to sell for

WILN

students whe propose for themselves a misst, vacant land in or near towns, in-

carcer express a wish to work of missionary societies in the

bodies.

dependebristianity, or in connection

spread of with undercminational'

One of thes

of holling on to it in order to obtain sucarned increment value. It was all in accordance with the theories of Mr. Henry George, the American writer of single-tax

and-its practical

application was re-

Students' Christian Mr. R. C. Hall, of the warded as revolutionary.

Movement, declared that atudents

of "unrestrained and complain unintelligent propaganda in season and

out The younger men and women are is only a cobaldiny small part of the

taking up courses which deal not only with medicine and education, but with agricultural work and a study of economics. THE NATIONAL COUNCILS,

The Conference at Smethwick was in- formed that in the long run msay outstand ing problems of missionary work will be solveri by the National Councils. The Chinese Council was cited as an example, It has just completed its first year's work, in which it was largely assisted by a fine fine

WELK more than

But the

the practical results have been the reverse of what was so confidently anticipat- ed. It was forgotten that the pries of land

The tax destroyed total cost of confidence in investments in real estate, and the amount spent on collection the total taxation received. Tho valuation of land all over the country by Government Den Department set up for the purpose was hailed by supporters of the new as the equivalent of another Doomsday legislation Book of England; but, as a matter of atriet fact, these valuations have been useless be causs land values are so fluctuating.

financial grant from Mr. George Cador. the great grief of the hordes of officials who

short time before his death;

and

Cheng Ching Yi, the Secretary of the Council. stated that already this body was not only beginning to prove a useful instrument of unity and co-oporation, but also an interpreter of Christianity to China and the outside world.

THE ENTERTAINMENT TAX.

For a long time there has been an outery in the theatrical world against the Entertain- ments tax. When the Budget was intro- duced, a strong appeal was made to the Chancellor to abolish the tax altogether, but uothing came of it. Now we have a doputa tion trying to soften the hard heart of the Treasury, and asking for at least a reduction of the impost, but with no better result Thore is no sympathy to be bad in that

quarter.

The fact is that the public have becomu accustomed to paying a few pence extra óc the ticket whenever a house of entertainment is visited. The tax brings into the national exchequer more than ten million pounds sterling per annum, and it is no trouble. expense to

to collect—that is, no trouble to the Government. Every theatre or other place amusement is tax collecting agency, This being the case, it can be easily under- stood that the Government will not readily forego such very, useful sum ts ten millions in these hard times for Chancillors of the Exelicquer.

Sir William Joynson-Hicks, who met the deputation referred to on behalf of the Treasury, rather turned the tables upon the party. He pointed out that owners of theatres and ciberins could not have the better of both worlds. They could not plead, he said, that they were being ruined by the oppressive Entertainment tax while at the same time paying salaries to "stars equal to the combined salarice of five Cabinet Ministers. This little gibe has gone home,

and hay annoyed the people con cerned. They are now explaining that

blented salaries to some artistes are neces

to draw custom.

This is another

way of saying that some artistes are ex- ceedingly over paid, while others not Itss talanted or capable receive less than they are worth. Eut twas over thas in this imperfect world.

PADEREWSKI AGAIN..

Everyone in London whe professes to be musical is talking about the re-appearance of Paderewski after a lapse of years, dur; ing which he has played several unusual rles, including that of Prime Minister of his native land of Poland. He has seat the critics into raptures" by bis recitals,

the opening especially

one st

the

* Hall, The great building was

with thousands, and every light was extinguished except few near the dored ceiling, thus leaving the auditorium in semi-darkness." The great little man glided on to the platform simost ghost-like, sat down at the pinzo, and literal Jy attacked it with a series crashing chords. Then, keeping the damper pedal down

until the verbrations ceased of their

he uncan, but impressive. One wonders produced an effect that was whether

it will set a

a new fashion among professional players.

for

Paderewski kept his admirers spell-bound three and a half hours. It was a feast of music-from the works of Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, and Beadlessobn-worthy of a Master; and it was noted that he has re- Lained all his old inannerisms, even to the trick of playing the bass notes of

chord

ir advance of the others. I hear it said that he intends to make a journey to Japan, and will also probably visit Shanghai and Hongkong."."

FRENCH INTRIGUES.

It has been well-known here ever since the war that the French Government have been trying, to bring about the dismember ment of the German State; and therefore it causes, no surprise in informed cireles that documentary proof of it, is now available. This has been provided by the Disorder; which, published last Sunday the becret

the Chief Commissioner in report of the thineland on French dealings with the notorious Dr Durten. The French could not openly support him, but they supplied him with ample funds, for money is not easy to trace. Being well provided in this

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