1.—What are the boundaries of China, and the limits to Great Britain's patience Give the capital of the country.and its Loan (in Russian currency)... [2,—Distinguish between diplomacy and journalism, as exemplified in news from the Far East, omitting all mention of Mr. Curzon and'the Times.
3.—Narrate briefly the fable of (a) the Rushin Bear and the lackudaisical Lion; (b) the mailed fist that didn't got the upper hand; (c) the diplomatic 'Tar-baby that "went om sayin' nut tin"; (d) the Chinese goose and the birds of prey.
4.—When is an open door not an open door? When it's a (nasty) jur.""
Explain this apparent paradox.
Can you give any instance of an Arthurian (Balfour) legend in recent Chinese history, or other Foreign (Office) myths?
5—Give instances of "standing interrogatories," other than sir E—1-s A. B-rtl-tt, Mr. D-l-n, and Mr. T. B-wi-s.
6—Sphere of influence," "Russian assurances," and "territorial integrity" are so called on the '"'incus a non lucendo" principle. Can you deny this 7.—Distinguish between a territorial and diplomatic concession (does the latter invariably annul the former?); accuracy and "accuracy" (F: O. species); usufruct and absolute property (if the latter are synonym mous terms, say so); Mr. Curzon and the Foreign Office.
8.—It is said the Chinese people have no spirit, and they will shortly have no port. Under these circumstances would they be justified in becoming tea-totallers N.B—Foreign Office candidates must on no account attempt to answer these or any other questions—P.Af. Gazette.
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