Nanking, Nov. 2.
A decision to invite renowned pro-easers from Great Britain to China Jon lecturing tours was reached at a meeting of the Sino-British Cultural Promotion Association held here yesterday, The meeting, was presided ver by. Sir Alexander Cadogan, Britistr Minister to China, and attends fed by. many prominent 'Government officials, including, Dr. Wang Shihe fehie, Mr, 'Chang' Tao-fan, Me, Shih. Ying," and Hang Liwu, Secretary-General of the Sino-British Boxer [Fund Commission.
'A. number of new members wns admitted, including Dr. Lo Chiaclun, [Chancellor of the Central University, Nanking: Mr. J. B. Taylor, foreign technical expert tothe Ministry of industry; and Mr, Tang Leong-li, editor of People's Tribune, [Shanghai—Central_ News ally. Sever ripon' them formerly but the motive was different to that of the New Lite Movement and the attackers, If effec tive, were paid off and a time of peaceful business followed. 'This time the attack was of a different nature and purer motive. It was succerstul after three hours. ghting with casualties fon both sides. The way of escape was so. well planned, "however, in event of attack that it is doubtful if riy' of the real culprits were caught, fat though several were arrested, The result is that the once famous and Strongly fortified Hsin Chuang opium centre is done away—with, Tt Fumoured that some who escap: are now organized at Hwelhsion the hills and some in othe: plac It ig only a matter of time, however, the government pursues the New Life Movement effectively and with high motives until all such centres of opium sale and production be finally disposed of, the smuggling, the secret and night tragic in drugs and the persistent de.svnd of the drug user ie a inch more difficult matter to deal with.
We are glad to see the Now Lite Movement " putting new urge and efficiency. into the matter of better roads. The grading of Government roads that began before the summer rains is now being taken up again. Arrangements are also under way 10 purchase motor trucks and passenger Buses to operate between the sion
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