It is far better to have criticisms out in the open so that they may be dealt with rather than to adopt disdainful reticence which may unwittingly allow the scope of misunderstanding to develop. This doctrine must be applied with discretion; it cannot be taken to permit extravagant claims on the hospitality of correspondence or other columns of a daily newspaper. Mr. C. H. Arnhold has forcefully expounded the policy of the Shanghai Race Club and his statement should clear the mind of cant. As was to be expected of that institution the recognized authorities have been consulted on the possibility of resuming racing and it will be seen that there has never been any thought of holding a meeting in the present difficult conditions without securing official approval. The anxiety which gave rise to the protests published formulated by certain correspondents is respectable and shows a lively regard for the reputation of Shanghai, but Mr. Arnhold gives on that point assurances which should be considered acceptable and convincing. He is on sound ground in reminding the public of the important part which the Race Club plays in the social machinery of this city. The contributions to charity emanating from its generously accessible coffers amount to a goodly sum and it has been a matter of considerable satisfaction to note that despite recent difficulties (now unfortunately greatly enhanced) the Club has still been able to buttress charitable en" deavour here. On its status as a promoter of amateur sport there is no need to enlarge. At this time the Race Club, like other people in Shanghai, has manifest anxieties for the future. It is natural that it should concern itself with the prospects of resuming its activities, if only in view of the commitments which its establishment involves. Mutatis mutandis the same arguments, in a less degree, apply to the professional sport of Hai Alai. The Auditorium its contests. Incidentally it employs some Chinese hands whose wages have been
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