The Archive · 1924

The Gold Franc Controversy

To the Editor of the "NonrH-Cuina Datty News."

Sim—Marshal Twan Chi-jui's interview with the Eastern News Agency-makes interesting reading, especially when he deals with the gold frane question. I happened to be in Panis at the time the Chamber of Deputies discussed—this matter, and saw a copy. of the], original Boxer Indemnity Agreement. Plainly and clearly, in no uncertain manner, the document stipulated for payment' of the indemnity in gold—'igold francs." So. carefully worded: was' the agreement it gives the impression that the authors anticipated just what. has occurred. On. what grounds the Chinese Government - deliberately refuses to honour this contract I do not know. Intellectuals like Dr. Wellington Koo know full well they. have no leg to stand on. Tt augurs iM: for future reliance on Chinese Justice. Alas, for China directed by bribed parliamentarians and fanatieal students!

Thanking you' for the space granted,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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