_"Rotarlans og such never talk and should not talk about politics," said Dr. Hsu. "AN discussions at the regular meetings of our clubs are devoid of political significance, We ever debate upon such questions nationalism or internationalism, individualism or collectivism, faselsin communism, optimism or pessimism. All—isms are beyond the: scope of Rotary activities. We, however, advocate, we promote, we stand for service to mankind and Peace among, nations.
"By service to mankind, we mean service above self. It 1s not a lofty idea but a common practice, a common habit with Rotarians. When. occasion arises, for instance, we will contribute as' much as within our means, and we will make others contribute even more liberally, towards any fund that is destined to [support a worthy cause.
"In advocating world peace, we firmly believe that all human beings: are brethren, that there is no reason for the existence of national pre~ Judice or enmity and that international peace is not a dream, but 2 possibility. But international peace rests on international friendship and international friendship, in turn, rests on international understanding:
It was particularly fitting that the diplomatic and consular bodies were well represented og quests of honour. 'The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Chang Chun, was present "and spoke briefly on the good will generated among leaders of peoples. 'The American Am-Mr. Nelson 'T. Johnson; the German' "Ambassador, Dr. Oscar Troutman, and the Netherlands Minister, Mr. Oscar L. F. A. O'Neill der Oxholm, gave brief addresses in response to the welcome by Dr. {Hsu Mo and in congratulation on the success of Rotary.
The programme, interspersed with dancing, consisted of a violin solo by Mr. Dai Tsul-luan, a social solo by "Mr. Lao Hsing-hsien, a male quartette by Messrs. Brian Low, John Magee, J. H. McCallum and W. R. Wheeler and a duet. with banjo and saw by Dr. and Mrs. Horton Daniels. An excellent buffet supper was served and the merry makers to the number of one hundred and thirty-three guests pronounced "the evening a delightful social event.
The Nanking Rotary" Club is little over two years old and begat with 29 members. Its organization was promoted by several former Rotarians living in Nanking and by leading members of the Shanghai Rotary Club, ably assisted by Mr. Douglas C.' Howland of Calgary, Canada, who then" was" travelling in various parts of Asia to. visit Rotary Clubs in behalf of Rotary
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