According to the communal plan, it will be possible for the average emigrant to earn a decent living within a year, all the more so if efficient training is being afforded them. It is therefore presumed, according to Mr. Berglas, that the emigrants thus settled, should be able, over a period of one or two years, to establish themselves in some vocation or other.
In view of the fact that nearly all countries of the world have either closed their doors to emigrants entirely, or have rendered entry exceedingly difficult, the opportunities presented by this scheme, should not be belittled, according to Mr. Berglas, who is of the opinion that in China it is possible to attain a high standard of living with comparatively small means, whilst he opines that opportunities of reconstruction at the conclusion of the Sino-Japanese hostilities will be even greater in this immense country.
China would also benefit by the scheme, Mr, Berglas continued, and would render a great service'to those nations who are unable to give shelter to emigrants.
There are at least 500,000 persons who wish to emigrate from all over the world, Mr. Berglas added, and in view of the fact that everything in connection with the present plan is being built up without political or ulterior motives and that the economic interests of the entire community will be served, it should be encouraged wherever possible, all the more so, as world charity is bound to tire as the emigration problem can only be solved on an economic basis.
Asked whether refugees at present in Shanghai would be eligible to settle in Yunnan, Mr. Berglas said that there was no reason why they should not.
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