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CHINA'S TREATIES.

CHRISTIAN COUNCIL'S

ATTITUDE.

A PLEA FOR REVISION.

AERIAL DISPLAY.

ARRANGEL FOR VISITING.. PREMIERS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

Y.M. C. A. NOTES.

WINTER SEASON, BEGINS.

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This week has soon the com- Rugby, Oct. 24.

mencement of the winter season, "The Dominions' Prime Ministers

which opened with outdoor sporta visited Croydon Aerodrome yoster last, under the leadership of Mr. and physical training on Monday day afternoon to Inspect the services. Smith. A group of keen fol- For a long time the relation of of commercial aircraft and equip lows turned out, and enjoyed r Christians to international promont on the ground and in the air strenuous, but pleasant hour. blems in general and to China's and they saw an assembly of air- treaty relationships In particular craft and display of flying, repre- noticeable the next day is a sore

Whether the "pleasure was has received much attention in sentative of the progress made meetings of the National Christian since their previous visit.

subject! Counell and by many groups of Christians throughout China, During the morning meeting at Shanglint on Tuesday Inst, the members of the Council were able to achieve a common mind on these Intricate and difficult matter. The Business Committee proposed a statement thereon for adoption.

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The purpose of this statement Was to show how Chriatian should apply the principles of Christ to international relation- ships. There W&B general approval of the tone and spirit of the statement as presented. In his introductory statement Mr. T. Z. Koo said that force, compulsion and inequality arc principles embodied in existing Treaties. Such principles are not in accord with Christian ideals.

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On Friday, undor the tutelage of G. B. Slipper, the P. T. Class indulged in volley ball, baseball, and other games. These events will be fixtures on every Monday. and Friday throughout the winter months, ut 6 p.m.

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About 30 different types of ser- vice and civil aircraft were placed in three lines and the proceedings began with an inspection of these types; which ranged from light aeroplanes to big two-engined bombers and troop carriers of the Royal Air Force and the latest

Various committees met during threo-engined De Havilland Her the week, notably the Sports Com- cules with its Bristol-Jupiter en-mittee, the outcome of which was gines, intended for the Calro that two soccer fixtures were ar Karachi service to be opened in ranged, ideas for a golf match dia- January.

cussed, and hockey mooted; so that There followed demonstrations before long the. Y. M. will be of flying, including bombing forme-figuring in the press as having tions and the latest stunts. A fen- tuken part in the Colony's sport. ture was the afr manoeuvres by radio telephone, which created n

"TOAST NIGHT." great impression. Three flights of This week we hold our first three machines-Grebe single seat-Literary and Debating Club func- era-received orders from their tion; a "Toast Night" which will' Commandes in the air who in turn take the form of a dinner, follow- obtained his instructions from aed by speeches by different, people wireless station on the ground. In on "varlod topics. Already one the course" of the demonstrations a can see many anxious "faces, due the aerodrome and out of it stepped deal. This event takes place on small De Havilland Moth arrived at no doubt to the forthcoming or-

"That while the National Chris-ham's own machine in which he

Sir Alan and Lady Cobham. Cob: Thursday night. tian Council, is not in a position made his flight to Australia and to speak officially for the organisa- back was among the exhibits. The tions which have combined to Dominions' Premiers may have op- bring it into existence, yet after portunity during their present visit studying closely all the recorded of going to a coastal seaplane sta- actions of these organisations, we, tion and they will also go to the collectively and as individuals, state airship works at Cardington. place on record our conviction:

-British Wireless.

THE RESOLUTIONS,

The statements was adopted unanimously as given below:

"1. That the Christian Church and Christian Missions should

WEDNESDAY'S MARCH."

preach the Gospel and perform SURREYS GOOD-BYE. Christian service in China upon the basis of religious liberty freely accorded by the Republic of China, and that all provisions in the Treaties with foreign countries for special privileges for the churches or missions should be ro- moved.

That the present Treaties between China and foreign Powers should be revised on a basis of freedom and equality.

3. That we are 'glad of the steps already taken towards this. end, by the Governments concerned and trust that they may persist in their efforts till satisfactory re- sults have been achieved,"

"4. That whatever were the historical circumstances which led to the present state of affairs, its 'speedy remedy is now the joint res- ponsibility of Chinese and foreign ers, and that in this task we need the spirit of persistent forbear- ance, understanding, and love on both sides.

The Council therefore calls Christians in China of whatever nationality or occupation to a more fearless following of Christ, what ever the cost, and to eu-operation in, bringing His Spirit into our international relationships."

NOT POLITICAL.

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Thursday night, by the way, has been chosen as Association Night which means that all functions of an important nature will occur on Thursday evenings.

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time last Monday night was an un- ghalified success, there being a goodly number of singers who turned up, and the lounge was well filled around the piano."

Already a Glee Party has for- gathered, and we may hear some- thing to cur advantage on Ladies' Night, November 4th.

Speaking of Ladies' "Night, we hear that there will be an embarras de richesse on that evening. The infant Dramatic Club although dogged by ill-luck, in that one of the principals has fallen sick, necessitating a change of the play, will, we hope prove itself not an Funworthy branch of the Y. M.

LITERARY MATTERS. During the past week. or so, several volumes have been added During the day, further attan-to the library, notably most of tion was given to the problem of Sabatini, the copies added being Christian education. The special

rarely seen now, so popular does aspect in this problem discussed he prove. Kipling's new book, China might be administered so

"Debits and Credits," is also to be how Christian schools in

found on the shelves. as to conserve first, their Chris- A Study Circle is being formed tian character, and second, main-to try to get some literary back- tain and improve their educational ground to the Bible. Questions guch 45 "Tribal Gods, and The general opinion seemed to Totemiam in the Early Time," be that the control of Christian Early Religious in the Near schools should, as rapidly as possi East," "The Setting of the Stage ble, be put into Boards of Education composed of

the hands er for the Birth of Christ" will be

discussed.

efficiency.

a majority of Chinese.. The Further information will be majority of the members of these givan later on, when it has been Boards of Education should be found how many will be willing to practical educationallats.

There attend. should, however, be on them also representatives of church boards with a view to making the relation ship between the Christian schools in China and the Chinese Church a vital and enduring factor.

new

Rumours have been going the unda concerning a Y M. It was pointed out in the dis

Magazine. This is now under cussion that in fucing the issues

way, and the Magazine Committee' involved in arriving at the above

are busy thinking of a statement, the Council had passed

Aberdeen story! Details will be through in educational and reli- In the afternoon attention was given of this new venture at un gious experience. The statement given to the organisation of the carly date. Meanwhile, members is not primarily a political docu-National Christian Council with a are requested to start thinking, the ment. It is an attempt to move view to carrying out the Call to fruits of their thoughts to be pub- into a wider field of exemplifica-Living the Christian Way of Life ished in the magazine, which, to tion of the spirit of Christ. "Itas adopted on Monday. It was parody some well-known wurde, the is a spiritual act, not a political decided to appoint ninc committees author, of which we have forgotten resolution." In this connection anwhich are as follows:-1,The for the moment, is to be the interesting series of recommenda- Christian Home; 2, Christianising magazine of the Members, for the tions passed by the Hunan Chris- Economic Relations; 3. Christiani- Members, and by the Members. tian Council at its second annual ty and Rural Life; 4, International There is a growing attendance at meeting on the 29th and 30th of Relations; 5; Church and Mission: the Sunday Quiet Hour at 9.15 September was presented to the6, The Church in Wership and pm, which is very encouraging. Council. These are as follows:

Religious Education; 7. Evange- Contributed.

8, Anti-Narcotic; 9,

"1. That the Council take is; Christian principles as the basis Jerusalem Conference. for asking the foreign powers for the speedy abolition of all the

unequal Treatles,

"2. That henceforth the chur ches approach and deal, directly with the local authorities in all matters pertaining to the Chinese Church!

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diplomatic work that has beer done in China for

many years past has been done by the consuls, whether in foreign relations or

facing the local problem on the" domestic administration; would

spot and holding the local authori come to be so cordially detested ties personally responsible for a that life would not be. worth while. fair and aquaré settlement. Ne-

gotiation through the Walchlaopi,

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or through other organa represen So far as the writer has been tative of Peking, has contributed able to learn there is little or no little but humiliation to our ex- foreign official opposition to these perience in Chian, while the exist thoughts in Peking, but a growing enes of the Waichiaopu and kin- fooling that they should be made dred organs has been used, times the basis of a new policy. They without number, by responsible are, however, negative and simply local potentates to evade direct clear the ground of useless rub-settlement with the foreign con-

It was decided also that in addition to the general secretary- ship which Dr. C. Y. Cheng had been earnestly invited to assume, that there be secured an assistant A glittering spectacle of Court to the general secretary, a Chinese pomp and cremony, "The Love woman secretary, a secretary on Thiof," which is now the current rural work, and a high-grade fenture at the Queen's Theatre, is 8. This Council wishes to see translator, and literary assistant distinctly fascinating, and wholly those missions that have not yet

The financial statement was also satisfying because of its bright transferred authority to the submitted and adopted. This in- setting and elever action.. Chinese Church make immediate volved a sum of about $83,120. In this story of court and bish. Since it would be physical-sular folk. provision to that effect...

The following contributions were diplomatic intrigue, the scene of ly impossible for China, with all

Continental Societies

"4. This Counell earnestly reported:

which is supposedly set in one of hopes that the churches will give American Societies $36,524.11 the central continental kingdoms, due attention to the problem of British Societies

there is, of course, the inevitable the nurture of self-supporting (about)

12,663.00 solution to a problem threatening ability,

600.00 war between two kingdoms, by the "5. That duo publicity be Personal Contributions 1,192.79 fusion of intorests, and what is given to that part of the budgets From the Chinese

more natural than that this should of the mission which is solely

Church was rec'd 7,310.07 be accomplished by the fusion as appropriated for the promoting of The goal set for Chinese contri- it were, of two young royal the Chinese Church, with a view butions is ten thousand dollars a hearts? It is the portrayal of to encouraging all concerned in year. Rapid progress is being thin love romance that gives the the development of the Chinese made toward arriving at the goal, picture, its chief interest. By all Church,"

Contributed.

meane, sea The Love Thief,"

the help and International good- will in the world, to provide a recognizable Government within a The denth has occurredat reasonable time, It is clear enough Glasgow of Mrs. Janot Story, that some sort of an interim medus widow of the Rev. Robert Story, vivendi must he settled upon and, Principal of Glasgow University: in contemplating this problem, the Mre Story, who was ninety-eight high authorities seem to have dia- years of age, was born in Bombay, covered" only two nlternatives; her father being a captain in the complete withdrawal from China, East India Company Mrn. Story, bag and baggage, pending the who was educated at Edinburg and country's rehabilitation, or the zeampstead, wrote several books as cognition of de faste local poten-well as contributing to magazinos,

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