Petition in Opposition to Repatriation Peking, Oct, 27. number of prominent eastern residents in Peking, including Mr. Chuang Chi-fan ting "Mayor "of. Tienta former in, have iressed n Joint tele im. to Mr. Wang. Chi resident of the Executive Yuan and Mr. T.
the Minister of Finance and Vice-President of. the Executive Yuan, opposing the action of the Peking Chi cerning prohibition of foot-binding, measures are to be taken the' government authorities to. keep. a strict watch in the various districts, probably except Nanchang and Kiukiang which are the only two. places in the province where small feet are scorned rather than regarded as a charming beauty, Phe country people may be forced to unbind their feet together with education involved.
the publicity campaigners, while the young girls under ten years of age will be strictly watched and in ease they are found in future with indications of having had their tect bound, their parents will be fined according to the new regulations The public has shown great terest in these movements and it is
Public, however, is of the opinion with results, The that success could be only attained ERrouh a good system of eden:
ion, ing back to Manchuria North= eastern refugees stranded here.
Reuter.
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