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RUSSIA AND RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1930.

DAY BY DAY.

THOUGHT CAN NEVER BE COM- PARED WITH ACTION, BUT WHEN IT AWAKENS IN US THE IMAGE OF TRUTH.-Mme. de Stael.

The opening rate of the dollar demand this morning was 15. 6.3/16d.

on

deep-laid Bolshevist scheme, it remains an irony, at which no doubt Bolshevist leaders are chuckling, that the first sugges- tion of interference should come not from the Russian side but from ours. We view the present development of Bolshevism with antagonism; we view with alarm the proposal to eliminate all teach-

The P. and O. 3.8. Rawalpindi, ing of religion from the education, from Singapore, is due here at 10

aa.m; on Thursday. whether public or private, of whole generation; yet the logic of the situation, and the principles on which hitherto international re- lations have been based, and to which we assent, forbid British in- terference.

'There has been admitted to the Government Civil Hospital Chinese girl, Keung Yau-miu, aged 19, of 36, Main Street, Shaukiwan, who is under the effects of Lysol poisoning, apparently self-adminis- tered.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The Silver Slump.

[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.]

The Very Idea!

There was a scene outside the theatre. An attendant had just ejected a youth from the gallery, and a policeman-came along to sca. Sir-The Hongkong and Shang-what the argument was about hai Banking Corporation's Chair-"It's all right," said the atton- man has certainly not gone far to dant," "he's been misbehaving assuage our business anxieties bintself, so the manager had 'im for the coming year. The Colony thrown out." has been anxiously awaiting the "But," said the Indignant young speech, hoping tremulously that man, "I was only passing some some break in the storm-clouds fruit to a pal of mine can't I do might be indicated, but the de- that?" pression has been intensified and our future is replete with certainty.

un-

out South China a note that will retain its purchasing power, no matter what disturbances are

To my mind the only way out of the impasse is the gold basis. The apposition reiterates the necessity Regarding the possibility of in-

It is notified for information that of being in line with China's terference or of breaking off rela- with effect from to-morrow the local standards, but if there is no hope tions again on this particular currency rates for radio telegrams of her immediate recovery in the ground, it is necessary to consider to the following countries will be industrial world, I can see no use- increased as shown:--Indo-China, fal purpose to be served in keep- what would be involved. There 65 cents; Slam, 90 cents: Nethering step indefinitely with her cur- would seem to be only two alter-lands East Indies, $1.10.

rency ramblings.

It has previously been pointed natives to adherence to the principle

Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, out in your correspondence of non-interference with "the

Bart, had the honour of being recolumns that the relative security domestic affairs of another nation, ceived by the King at Buckingham of this Colony should be bringing One is the invocation of a supra- Palace, on Jan. 21, when his Ma-us abnormal prosperity by reason national authority to which that Jesty invested him with the in- of our ability to circulate through- signia of Knight Grand Cross of uation gives its submission: the the Most Honourable Order of the other is the readiness to carry pro- Bath (Milltary Division). test to its logical outcome in war. supra- There is. at present no national authority to which Russia would be prepared to listen on this question: the resort to force is un- thinkable at this stage. Not only would it be contrary to the present temper of the world, which is en- gaged in a search for security and peace such as has never been made before, but the invocation of arms in a religious cause would gravely discredit the cause of religion and

The return of cases of notifiable diseases which occurred in the Colony during the 48 hours ended the 23rd inst. shows one Chinese case of typhoid fever, two Chinese cases of diphtheria and one no Chinese case of cerebro-spinal fever. There was one death from the last pamed disease.

The King has given authority for the wearing of the following: Decorations conferred by the King of Spain, in recognition of valu able services rendered in connexion with the visit of the Spanish crui-

in all probability lead to the exter-ser Blas De Lezo to the Port of Chinwangtao, North China:- mination of all who dared to con- Order of Naval Merit (Third tinue to profess religion in Russia. Class) Mr. Robert Allen Mc- war on Conaghy (Second Class): Com For on the outbreak of

mander William James Donohue, their behalf such would ipso facto O.BE, R.D., R.N.R. (ret); Mr.

William Brydon Chilton. become enemies of the State.

EXCHANGE RATES.

from It is disquieting to see recent telegrams that certain politicians at Home are likely to

The conclusion, however abhor- succumb to the temptation to make

runt to the man of action in us all the natural protest of all decent-

terrors for those minded people against the cruel should have no persecution of religion which has whose concern with the matter is

Paris been resumed by the Russian Go-religious. Bitter experience has

that the use of New York vernment a party question. For taught the world

Geneva some months, reports of a renewal force in the interests of those Brussels

Amsterdam by the Bolshevists of their or things which themselves are not

Berlin

Philadelphia Chamber String Simfonietta violent attack on the "opiate amenable to, force is useless; and Milan

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fully to carry Its policy as to exter- minate all who are called Christians,

'Stockholm of the people" have been filtering that nothing, but the retardation of

the interests for which it is in- Copenhagen

Oslo through. There is, however, strange lack of authenticated evi-voked can result. In the case under vinna

Helsingfors dence on which to estimate the ex-consideration, this principle cuts Prague tent and rigour of the movement, both ways. It is absolutely cer-

tain that the Russian Government Lisbon and some of the more ghastly stories are not yet proven. There will fail in its attempt to crush Athens, seems nevertheless, to be every religion. Suppose it so reason for protest in the name of humanity against this new at- tempt to crush ideas by brute suppose it to turn every place of force. Probably the Bolshevists worship into cinemas, music halls are quite right in fixing on religion or schools, suppose every priest as the final enemy without the to be silenced and every Bible to be crushing of which their own sys-destroyed, yet we say that the spirit of man would rise resurgent over this mad materialism, would break its bonds, and, like the man in Instans Tyrannuis,

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"catch at God's skirts" and pray.

It is equally certain that the de- fence of those now persecuted must

occuring there. With a gold basis

"No, you can't," said the atten- dant. "Not when you're in the gallery and your pal's in the pit, and the fruit is a ripe tomato."

"("Children of to-day, with their sense of liberty, are finer than any previous generation," says a writer, in a daily paper.)

"Spare the rod and spoil the

child,"

Cried parents long ago, But now the little dears run.

wild,

And towards perfection grow. For doting mums and dads make

gods

Of all their darling brood, And will not hear of penal rods

To keep the youngsters good. So now the youngsters have

their way,

The rod is obsolete, Fond parents spoil them, and

they say:

"They simply can't be beat!

we should know where we stood with Europe and I contend that in

ness of South China would be a very short time, the whole busi- transacted in Hongkong currency.

It is a great mistake to say that Our function would be that of a money-lender to a nation incapable no one should do anything unless of providing its own medium and they can do it well. Lord Glad- in giving security to the business stone.

an accident like marriage. man of South China we should bring trade and wealth to Hong-Miss S. E. Wright, kong.Yours, etc...

X.

I think it is a very dull and dreary business being consistent. -Mr. Lansbury."

It is better to trust in the mass of mankind than in a leader or 'a Mr. Patienden's 'Departure.

theory.Mr. John Buchan,' - Sir, Mr. W. L. Pattenden is

There are fathers and mothers

they cast leaving the Colony, on retirement, who seem incapable of co-existing after thirty years' indefatigable with a child unless service to the community urgentral around a great shadow as of la and to the Church of England in spreading chestnut tree-Dr. H. particular. It has been decided to Crichton Miller. make Mr. Pattenden a presenta-

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charged at Thanies London, Feb 24.

Cathedral Electoral Roll. There Police. Court with drunkenness, .124.245 may be many others in the Colony wiped his dry lips with his band 4.86 7/32 who would like to be associated and said, "My ship is in dry dock,

831603 with the presentation and we and so am I.

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Judge Crawford, at Wond Green County Court-What do you do for a living? Man-I am not living. I am only lingering.

Chairman at Southend-What is that terrible noise outside the Court? Solicitor-Only abus- band and wife trying to become reconciled.

Mrs. Newlywed: Oh, Jack. yü left the kitchen door open, and the Craught has shut my cookery book; so now I haven't the faintest idea what it is I am cookingie

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WHO WAS ?

VALENTINE?

A stout old lady always bought The traditional "Throne Speech" two seats at the theatre, so as to of the King at the solemn open-be more comfortable. On ing of the 1930 Riksdag in Stock- occasion the attendant asked who holm, as usual, announced the was going to use the second seat. programme of the Government for "I am going to occupy both seats,"

said the old lady,, -, | the coming year.

"Just as you like, madam," said The national budget amounts to the attendant, "only they happen be by religious means. Let the lovers which assembled at the a total sum of 808.7 million kronor to be on, opposite sides of the Theatre Royal last night en-(£44.93 millions), or about £1.63 joyed such a treat as is seldom pro- millions more than the preceding The Minister of Finance pro- vided in Hongkong, when Mille. year. Odette Darthys, principal prima donna of the Paris Opera House, poses to lower the so-called taxa. gave a really wonderful recital. It tion percentage, forming the basis be was no compliment to Hongkong of the calculation of income taxes, that the audience was so small, but from the previous 145 to 140% that fact did not deter the vocalist which means a reduction of the from giving of her best or from national tax burden by about being extremely generous In her $380,000.

The question dominating the Operatic selections provided the politcial interest is the proposed alleviating the bulk of

the programme, the measures

numbers be difficulties under which the most delightful ing from

Butterfly, Swedish farmers are labouring. Madamé and La Boheme. The Minister of Agriculture for La Tosca All were aung as only a first- this purpose proposes an increase rank artiste can sing, and the merit of the import duty on certain shown was amplified by the vocal kinds of cereals, and about ist's marked dramatic abilities. million kronor will be placed at Some of the lighter songs were the disposal of the farmers equally satisfying. Features of the a loan fund, singing were the artiste's amazing. range and really wonderful techni- Those who attended will long re- member this evening of undiluted pleasure.

encores.

for

tem can never make

way: For not only is their system based on an economic materialism which by excluding all idealisms is natur. Browning's ally intolerant of the whole point of view of religion, but its dis- regard of what the world has come to believe to be moral values can- not be carried through without Archbishops and the leaders of the opposition unless the protest which Free Churches call their people to is inherent in religion cản be prayer and to protest, but let them eliminated. Sentiment might eschew politics and hold off the easily lead large numbers of diplomatic issue. More will people to think that to have rela-done by moral influence and the pro- tions with a State whose avowed test of the civilised world than can other way. objects include such a mixture of he gained in any blasphemy and fear as those of Sooner or later Russia must desire the Russian Bolsheviste is intoler. the good opinion of the civilised able, and that the recent renewal world. Sooner or later she, may of those relations has been a pro- even become aware of the new found mistake by which the La spirit abroad which had brought the hour Government must stand or leaders of scientific thought into fall.

close alliance with religious thinkers The issue, however, is by in their speculations on the nature universe. Above. all, no means so simple. The whole of question of the right of one State let the issue be kept out of party to interfere with another is raised, politics. Those who see this with some concern ask pertinently why and raised, too, in a manner ironical as to make the gods laugh.all this pather is being raised We have in our negotiations with about Russia when at this very Russia repeatedly urged that no moment the Turkish Government interference by one State with the has decided on a persecution of the ligion in the eyes of great numbers internal conditions or policy of Armenians and this is being allow-who have so far held to their al- another can be tolerated. We willed to pass in silence. If this ques-legiance to the Church The Bri not-have Bolshevist propaganda in tion is brought into the party tish Labour Party is noteworthy our Empire: we will on the other arena the almost inevitable con- among Socialist parties us being of the expenditure for the defence | hand not interfere with the evolu-clusion will be that it is another largely religious. If, in the sup tion of Bolshevist policy within the stunt, and the real issue will be posed interests of a religious ques-

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As

Several other measures are pro-

posed for the aid of agriculture,

such as extensive research work, new experimental farms, financial

ing, for agricultural co-operation, support for pig and poultry breed- the dairy industry, the butter“ export, fresh water fishing and for forest cultivation.

Road Maintenance.. Amongst other measures pro- posed are increased appropriations for road-maintenance, an increase

of nearly 4 millions kronor, in- creased funds for the elimination of liquor smuggling by 175,000

borders of the State which has lost to sight. We foresee it act- tion, its Government is sabotaged kronor, a new clinical hospital in

embraced, or been forced to ae-ing as a boomerang on the party the reaction will justifiably. quiesce in, that terrible system. that takes it up, and, still more dia against at least organised Whether it is a coincidence, or a treasing, we see it discrediting religion."

be Stockholm, and the purchase of

ro a new Government ice-breaker for

3 million kronor

Valentine Legend was one of the battalions of young men who followed in the fontstops of the Prodigal Son. His bright par- ticular reason was the fair Angelica, who, though she loved bim, refused to marry him. Out of pique, the rejected beau proceeded to waste his aub- stance in riotous living

It may be that his lady's stubbornness merely served as an excuse for pursuing a course to which he was naturally prone, for although the Cambridge years had not been lacking in academio lustre, they had not. been entirely devoted to a study of the classica. Valentine had his hedonistic longings.

Ho was not long in reducing his fortune to zero, and in due season ho ate of the traditional fare, of prodigal sons, enjoying himself no more than any of his predecessors at that board

Valentine and his: Angelica are the protagonists in Con „greve's comedy, "Love for Love." They are intended as portraits of the author himself and of Mrs. Bracegirldo, a noted actress of the day, with whom Congrove was desperately in Towe