The student troubles appear to have subsided and wiser counsel among the leaders, aided by the persuasive influence of their professors Jand tactful handling of the situation the Chinese authorities, "have transformed a scene of chaos to one of calmness which enables a careful [deliberation to be made on the subse-fluent form of the student protest against events in North China. Opinions differ radically on the [wisdom and character of the student nativities as correspondence in this Journal has revealed. Whether anything is to be gained by seizing the railways, paralyzing trample and Jdiminishing revenues by interfering with normal operations ju an effort to make a personal appeal to the Nanking Government is problomtical, "Youth in China, as in any other country, does not always realize the practical side of things and often allows judgment to be swayed by misguided enthusiasm. The cost of the stoppage on the—Nanking-Shanghai Railway last week is estimated at $300,000 which represents an income [which the Government Railways can Lil afford to lose. Figures of other lines, Jare not available but the total cannot be inconsiderable. Sympathisers with the student cause will, therefore, welcome the more peaceful form of {their activities which are a return to studies and the abstention from parades and demonstrations likely to fend in conflict with the authorities Any form of protest can be made to {the Government by less violent means. As Mayor Wu Te-chen informed them week ago, orderly demonstrations actuated by' real patriotism are 'a powerful means of expressing the [views of the people, but irresponsible Jaction should not be contemplated or permitted to take place.
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