Shanghai, Sept. 19.
The Russian colony is watching events In Europe no less anxiously than the rest of cosmopolitan Shanghai. By and large, the colony is ardent In its desire for peace in Europe, True, this peace keeps them inthe position of emigres without political rights or pretensions, while European war which could very easily develop into a world war might bring a radical change into their seemingly meaningless and aira-less existence. But those who are over 40 years of age, who have experienced the horrors of the World War, the revolution and- the subsequent four years. of civil war, realize that inv times like those, when cyclonic forces were unleastied, hopes often prove even more chimerical than in peace time, when everyone has at Jeast the chance to cement his own little happiness. Those who have already decided to leave Shanghai for permanent residence. in_ the United States, Australia or South America have fears that these developments may hinder their plans. But the great majority have no intention of going anywhere, and are prepared ts throw in their fate with that of the city.
Russians give themselves a clear account of what will happen here should European war take on the proportions of a world-wide struggle of powers. Altered conditions, they realize, would have a direct effect on the colony, 'That, however, does not disturb them overmuch, ' since if changes do come, they will in all probability take the same form as In Tientsin and Tsingtao. Needless to say, the fortunes of Russians liv-Ing in' those cities are being attentively watched by the Local colony.
Sth, Gth and 7th Forms he wears a white shirt and long black trousers. Gus wear white skits and Kbaki sarafans, Mr. Eh. Metzler, head of the Emigrants' "Committee, has received a telegram from Tientsin advising that since it is next to impossible for Russians to find a position in North China or to receive material help from charitable organizations, would be inadvisable Yor Russians to leave for North China at the present Conditions in Chili A letter has been received 'Shanghai from Prof. N. A. Strelkof, long a resident of Tsingtao, who in the beginning of the year' left for Chili to join his'son, Prof. Strelkoff, who has a job in Toltin, a city 8 Kilometres from the railway and south of Santiago, says that while Chill is no paradise, those who are firmly resolved to go there will be able to find a position in time. A knowledge of the language is indispensable, says Prof. Strelkoff, and zien acquainted with farming will be able to find a job easier than those whose knowledge ranges in other spheres. In order to get a visa for Chili the sum of $2,000 must be presented.
On September 16 a meeting of Rus-sign doctors was held in the premises fof the Russian Orthodox Confraternity. Dr. M. M, Blumenfeld spoke on "Blood Transfusion in Shanghai," while Dr, N. A. Berger gave a lecture on "The Struggle against Pul-mon ary Tuberculosis with the help of artificially germinated Skin Tur bereulosis."
Russians in Peiping Here to Stay Among the young, a certain percentage feel the stirring of long slumbering patriotism and declare their preparedness to go back Russia; but the older generations are not preparing to go anywhere. Russians have a saying that goes, "God won't betray you, and a pig can't eat you," and it serves as consolation to the more timid of heart. Furthermore, Russians have not for-gallon the sufferings and tribulations of past years, when they stood for hours in bread-lines, when they lived for long dreary months in freight wagons, when they sold everything they could in second-hand stores. to stave off death by hunger. Should circumstances ever force them to through this again, they will have the benefit of past experience. At any rate, Russians build hopes on none but themselves, and, in case of war, are not expecting to be ova-ousted anywhere. Whatever happens, the Russian colony in Shanghai is here to stay.
Lieut-Col. Zorin, the representative of Grand Duke Kirill, who in Russian monarchical circles is recognized as the "Keeper of the Russian Throne," arrived here cently from Harbin. Lieut.-Col. Zorin, General M. Auge visited the Russian brought with him a valued relie—the St. George's Banner which was presented to the Izhevsk Rifles Admiral Koltchak during the Civil War, and which was later armed ar belonging to the Izhevsk Rifles by Grand Duke Kiril.
M. Auge Visits Schoo!
Last week the French Consul-
General MI Auge visited the Russian Commercial School, which commenced the winter term on Septemter 16 and was conducted on a tour of inspection by Mr. N. P. Polrovsky, the Principal. M. Auge was pleased by. the general "cleanliness of the school and the orderliness of its pupils. On September 15, one day before the resumption of studies, a religious service was held in the school and the various pupils were allotted their new classes, The Rus sian Commercial School at present has 103 pupils, but daily the number growing. Many new pupils are arriving from Harbin, since with the radical scholastic reform in that city parents are unable to give their children an education according 10 the Pre-revolutionary Russian curriculum, and prefer to make use of Russian' schools in Shanghai. At present the Commercial School has boarders, 42 of whom are free, und 87 day-scholars, 69 of whom are free, With this predominance of pupils who receive their educate and—in the case of boarders—their food and lodging free of charge, the school cannot, "of course, be. self supporting; and it is foreseen that a sum will have to be raised to cover deficits that are bound to result in the future. For a fee of $17 a month a boarder is given breakfast, tiffin Gyhich includes meat) and a dinner of two courses. Up to the 5th Form his uniform is composed of a white shirt and khaki shorts, while in the From Peiping come the news that the Russian colony there has drawn closer around the Russian House, which has a library, a hall, a kMtehen for the indigent (like the one run by the National Committee in Shanghai) and even a ce-operative store, which is very popular among all classes. The cost of living in Peiping has risen by 40 per cent. A "Russian Defence Corps," originally founded in Tientsin, have recently been transferred to Peiping where they guard radio-stations and suburban roads and. railroads. Wearing a uniform resembling that of the local yolunteers, a member of the Defence Corps draws $90 a month and is given free hoard and lodging.
Good Work by. Union One of the oldest Russian organizations is the Union of Ex-OMicers of the Russian Army and Navy. This Union, it was revealed in an interview with the Russian press given by Col. 8. E. Guschin, its Honorary Secretary, was founded in July 1920. From 1922 it was headed by Lieut—Gen. K. F. Walter, white' ils Vice-President has been Commander P. F. Krasheninnikoff, The Union has a membership of 600, most of whom work in the French Police, in the Municipality or in private firms. For its unemployed members, who number about 200, the Union runs a Hostel for both bachelors and men with families, A room that ordinarily would cost $50 a month is here rented out at $20, and $12 will pay for a small room that elsewhere would cost a minimum of $30. Before the rise in prices the Hostel used to feed an inmate for 35 cents a day, but now it makes use of the Iutehen run by the National Committee. Medical service is supplied by. the Russian Orthodox Contra eternity and the French "Municipal Ambulatory. Situated at 225 Rue Amiral Courbet, the Hostel now accommodates 45. bachelors, although there is no. shortage of applicants. Ecch year $7,000 to $8000 are donated to the Union to enable it to continue its charity work, most of the money coming fom the Caisse dos Oeuvres, the United Charities and membership' subscriptions.
Mme V. E. Eltzova, well known Jamong local opera lovers, who left for Argentine recently, hes sent a Totter from Zanzibar where she is making a short stay on her way to South America. The beauties of India made @ strong. impress Mme Eltzova—"impressions, writes, "which I have not yet Anish absorbing."
Mr. EN. Shendrikoff, barrister-at-law, and Mrs. Shendrikoff, who teaches at the French Municipal College, have receiftly returned from Dairen, where they have a house at Kakahashi. Mr. N. J. Kolesnitchenko, barrister-at-law, is also back from Mrs. Kozulina, Committee of the St. Tichon's Orphanage, left for 3 weeks for Tsingtao. Before his de-Parture from Shanghai, Mr. N. A. all, former Senior Consul, gave a special interview to the "Shanghai Zaria," in which he gave his. best
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