The Archive · 1938

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To the Editor of the "Nomrn-Cutwa Day News Sin—People who were - not_in China, Jet alone Shanghai, "during the hostilities, could searcely. be affected by Japanese bombs. As 1 am one of those fortunate people 1 feet that Suanse's rather laboured wit is completely wasted.

1 was not aware that China had contributed "millions and millions of dollars to British charities, but!

pared to see the other man's point being unprejudiced, and always' pre-of view, T request Suan to publish, through this column, the names of charities, amounts paid them, and dates of payment, together with the authority that backs his statement, so that I may be able to verify what he says.

I have no doubt that China would have helped her friend Great Britain when and ifthe need arose. if she has done so, her action is worthy of praise. The British public has shown its deep sympathy with the: Chinese people in their present distress and has bec generous in its monetary help, This goes to prove that Britons are not Jacking in loyalty or courtesy, and return it promptly, which is rather more than can be said for Suantr. I have neither the time nor the' inclination to discuss politics. As I have said previously, England's politicians manage remarkably well for their country.

your correspondent Sirante. wishes' to participate in a Love Parade he is going the Wrong way about it, We must learn to be less: critical of each other, and try to appreciate the good in our friends, i€ we are to be happy. Hard feel ings, voiced regardless of who hears them, do unending harm, and foster only distrust and hatred. Would it! not be better for Same to put! aside his grievances—in fact leave them to the politicians—and put. his energy into helping to brighten a world which is sadly in need of happiness, Shanghai, Mar, 17,

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