'The mill was the product of that famous and enterprising Viceroy, Jao Chung-tang, who administered' the eight Western provinces for many years. He built the road from Tungkwan to Lanchow and beyond fud he had it planted with trees the Whole of iis distance. When he lived men who damaged any tree lost their lives—but now few trees are stand {ing to tell of the past and its glories. Over that "road. the machinery for the mill' was carted from railhead, wherever "that was 25" years ago. Anyway, it is stated that each cart-oad took over a year from the time it was loaded to reach Lanchow.
Another economic murder which Feng committed was the closing of copper mine up country in Kansu. It algo was worked by foreigners, but they also fled. The report is thai the copper was high grade, easily worked, and profitably marketed. That, t00, will probably be re-started. Then there is coal mining to develop, 'A. short distance from Lanchow are Coal seams that are worked by native methods, and which supply. the electric tight works and the Mint,
ood coal, and should get better as fil public wants 1 looks pretty depth is reached. come "a joy" for the people. When Feng and his merry men were there their foremost slogan was "We really love the people, we do not harm the people" "We were told that the people changed that to read "We Feally harm the people, we do not Tave the people" Feng would not be flattered to hear the record she has established for himself in the northwest. He is credited with traducing poppy growing where none grew ten years ago, and the extermination of -t is going to be a difficult problem, though some hope is apended by the fact that whereas last Year every sion planted poppy this Six were entirely free. During ime banditry on the road from Sian was rampant, Since the Generalissimo sent Government troops. into' the region the missionaries say banditry has been com. pletely eliminated.
Missionaries as Scouts The opinion of the missionaries on the situation in Kansu was sought ata tea party which was given to them ey" the Generalissimo and Madame" Chiang Kaishek. There was a large gathering, and they heard what to them was the surprising wleclaration that the Govern-rent welcomed the ce-operation of the missionaries in elevating the masses. The look of incredibility on the faces of those present was _apparent to all observers, but the Generalisoimo and Madame Chiang Shek soon convinced them that they were hearing aright. A. direct fand straightforward request for cooperation in the development of the New Life Movement as well as the Christian' movement was made 10 them, and they responded by forthwith' forming a committee and expressing readiness to work. Just os nickly" the Generalissimo called the Governor, General Chu Shao-Vang, introduced him to the newly formed committee, requested him to Introduce them to' the leaders of the New Life Movement, and to call a committee meeting to begin work. No grass grows under the feet of the promoters' of this: movement, and everywhere they xo they are enlist-Ing fellow workers and supporters
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