$96,000,000 Bonds: Registration of Chinese Servants,: The Pootung Rowdies Some of the vernacular papers are agitating for the downfall of President Hsu Shih-chang who is accused of having engineered all the disturbances since the creation of the Republic for self-aggrandizement.
Regarding Liang Shih-yi, now that the issue of the so-called salt surplus bonds to the face value of $96 millions has been sanctioned by the President, the leader of the Old Chiaotung Party finds both himself and his party in a position of invincibility remarks the "Shun= pao." His only object. in becoming the Premier this time is said to have been the issuing of these bonds which has saved his party and many of their banks ana businesses from bankruptcy. The "Shunpao" also says that 80 long as the portfolios of the Ministries of Finance and Communications remain in the hands of his proteges, Liang will not care whether he himself retires into the background or not.
Tre Pnopte's ConGREGs:
Much is expected, not only by Chinese but by foreigners, from the holding of a People's Congreg tion or National Conference, or plebiscite, which was advocated by the Union of the Chambers of Commerce and Associations of Education at its last meeting hela in Shanghai, says the "Sinwanpao."' As this is assuredly a step of the utmost importance, unique in the history of China, it is our prime duty to make such a congregation as successful as we can. A disorderly or querulous assembly will accomplish nothing besides making ourselves the laughing stock of the world.
The People's Conference will be opened at the end of this month in Shanghai. Almost adi the provinces will be represented by delegates, to be appointed by chambers of commerce, provincial assemblies, and other properly constituted public bodies. This assembly has been called chiefly for the purpose of discussing two questions, namely, the reformation of our nation's financial administration and the disbandment of superfluous troops. Let our delegates waste no time on unprofitable topics.
Reorstration or Curness Serv nts.
In the opinion of the "Shunpao," it is not good policy for the British, French, and American ladies to petition the municipal councils for registration of their Chinese servants. Crime, not being openly done, could not be suppressed even if the servants were registered. Theft could be dealt with by the Court concerned, and the thief could be punished without registration. As to any servant being of unknown origin, care should be taken at the time
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