Yo the Editor of the "NontH-Cnina Dat News.
Si,—In your paper dated to-day I have noted several persons re-torving to the present time as being opportune to settle the ques; tion of the abolition of extraterritoriality in China, obviously with the hope that the' fact that large numbers of Chinese people have come to the International and French Settlements to seek safety, would demonstrate that the extraterritorial institution granted to for-igners is highly desirable even from the point of view of some Chinese who do not seem to mind living under foreign protection.
This suggestion is both misleading and puerile. The present war situation has little or nothing to do with the question of exiratervitoriality which will have to be settled fon its own merits, The fact that Some Chinese, may be one hundred thousandth of the nation, have come to Shanghai to seek safety at pre-he is able to substantiate the foreigner concerned should be drastically dealt with.
Tam, ete, OG
Stanghai, Sept. 10, 1924. is a man who is in trouble and he Stes to one of his friends for nos tality and help. The knowing his diffcuities, takes a: vantage of the situation plans to get control of his household and property or to infringe his personal rights Such a friend is a treacherous and knavish friend upon whom men. of honour look with contempt.
During the Great War thousands 1 and other refugees! Sought safety in Great Britain, Holland and other countries, but situation did not entitle these Intter countries to establish con-jons or the practice of extraterritorial rights in Belgium. Why should foreigners in China expect to do hero what they would not do in Belgium or other European countries There has been of late too much talk among foreigners of the supposed anti-foreign feeling in China which did no one good. It is now time to show sincerity and good will, As a friend, I would suggest to these foreign guests that they stop all anti-Chinese propaganda in China or abroad and work for the common good of all.
Thanking you for your space.
Tam, ete,
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