From various sources we have had warnings of the danger of Bolshevism spreading to China—not the Red terror on which refugees from Russia have dwelt, but a special brand for Chinese consumption, with such pleasing features as the disappearance of unjust officials and exorbitant taxes. There appears to be enough evidence to make it tolerably certain that something of the kind will be attempted, if it has not already started. and in the circumstances it is worth while to note the safeguards in the country which are minimizing the possibilities in the eyes of some thinking Chinese. As has been pointed out before there is the Chinese clan and family system. but it is believed that the Bolshevists have announced their refusal to tamper with that, and then there is the ingrained respect ' for officials. This latter, it is said, will prevent the older Chinese from throwing in their lot with the Bolshevists, and in consequence this is said to remove any chance of danger fron the country. The weak point of, China, these people believe. is to be found in the large cities where life runs in new channels, and where accordingly the habits of generations are being shaken. In these places political sects micht come under the. influence of Bolshevism. and there the first signs of any spread will be apparent.
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