Tu taking up the Lithuanian Consular passport of Mr. Shabalin, at Tsingtao several weeks ago because China and Lithuania have nob concluded any treaties and therefore consuls of the latter nation Have not, been officially agnized in this country, the Ni tonal Government did not confiseate the document.
Instead, the Chinese Ministry of ort in question will be returned to Mr. Shebalin on his departure from China," Thig action, the Ministry explained, 1s in accord with the Chinese regulations governing passports held by nationals of countries which have failed to enter into treaty negotiations with Chin The Lithuantan consul at Harbi has no, other standing than that of any private citizen in the eyes the National Government, it was '@nnounced. Consequently any passport or document issued by him Gan not be recognized until a Sino-Lithuanian-Treaty has been concluded and a consular—exequator granted in the usual way. Shabalin is jo former Lithuanian, resident of Harbin and, on his de-fire to. proceed to. Germany as al student 'a short time ago, secured 2 nationality passport from th harbin consul for that power. After securing visa from various European powers, the Lithuanian flocument "was taken up by the hinese authorities at Tsingtao] When preterited there by. Mr. Shabalin. A Chinese passport, only good in China, was issued in {ts place but Mr. 'Shabalin found that "foreign powers would not] grant him entry rights on its basis. Consequently, practically marooned China, Mr. Shabalin travelled to Nanking' for the, purpose of appeal: Sng for the return of his original Romsular document, "To save others is more import ant, than to save oneself—" I at once aid a visit to my family and discussed with my children the question of my contributing my property, and they agreed with. my desire. The sale produced $229,300 and I reserved the odd amount of $29,800 for the use of "my family and myself, and I request my friend to forward to. you the $200,000 as a little contribution on my' part for flood relict purposes. "it is. well known that your Committee' is an experienced organisation in famine relief work, and that no funds are being wasted in extravagance, nor ido you permit either religious differences or political matters to enter into Your work. I know that my contribution is only asa cap of water thrown on a big fire, but have the hope that other Chinese and foreigners might also come £or-ward and add their bit to help to save the lives of their fellow-men now suffering from one of the worst floods and famines "known in "the history of China. As small "particles of sand can pile up till they grow to the size of a pagoda, and as millions of hairs can be woven into warm
Your Committee will work as hard gowns 20 it is my sincere wish that secking your own food and support, and. ce be able to raise large sins of money, and use it to save many lives, As soon as T complete my private affairs I shall return to the mountains ever and not again return to take part the affairs of this life, "But 1 shall perform my daty from morning till night, burning cense and praying that God will bless you charitable workers in your
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