One of the disquieting factors about China in the eyes of foreign observers is the manner in which Xenophobia lies dormant, ready at all times. to be revived for some cause or another, either for the purposes of the government, or sometimes for those of its subordinates who could easily be Kept in order, The mes: sage published in these columns a few days ago concerning occurrences in Wenchow adds point to the above remark. The Kuomintang of that port, with the apparent approval of the Special Supervisor of Civil Ad. ministration of the ard District of Ghekiang Province, is reported to have launched an anti-foreign movement since the beginning of the month. Foreign goods, like cigarettes and fertilizers are prohibited from being landed, holders of stocks have been forced to hide them away, and persons dealing in them have been subjected to the usual persecution. Tt one instance of many others which could, be cited during the past few months, nothing much to worry over individually, but, in the aggregate, pointing to the fact that such fostering as this Keeps the whole spirit alive for the purpose of being called Into full virulence whenever' it 48 conceived it may be wanted. Tt Is matter to which the Government might very well give its attention, Apropos, if there were ever a time when China required all the foreign. sympathy possible, it is now, and real statesmanship would be shown if tanking, by swift action, could nip the bud such demonstrations "os that which is being carried Wenchow at the present moment,
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