"To the Editor of the "Nonmu-Cimia Dany News"
Sm—For. the information of those friends of 'China who clamour for the continued support of foreign governments in the present Sino-Japanese struggle, some of the "ramps' being enforced by Chinese Provincial Authorities should be brought into the light of day.
One of the most blatant cases of a cial "Government. "helping. it-selt" is the practice of the Fukien Provincial Government. Cat Foochow) fo hide behind the order of the Chungking Government, prohibiting the importation of certain goods. emanating from territories in' the hands of the Japanese. There are many lines which are manufactured by foreign companies in Shanghai, with foreign and Chinese labour and with no Japanese or "puppet" taint whatever. To have these items ex-eluded from importation into Foochow under the heading of "Emanat-Ing from Enemy-Controlled Territory" is most unfair; particularly when the obvious reason for their exclusion is {hat the Frovincial "Government "interested" in a competitive article which thus has a monopoly of sale in the province, Repeated complaints through foreign consular officials appear' futile, In most cases the consular complaints are entirely ignored. Complaints from the manufacturers in Shanghai do not appear to lead anywhere and thus the "ramp" continues.
Shanghai, June 1, Te Bane Ensr is Basr Training Airmen:
Why Not Hongkong To the Editor of the "Nonru-Cuina Datty News"
Sin—There are a number of Builth members of our communi who wish fo do their bit In the pre~ conflict, preferably in the Air Fore, Many people are suggesting, that contributions be made towards the expense of sending them to England, Australia or Canada, It'seems to me that a less expen sive idea would be to send these young men to Hongkong where they would be medically examined by doctors who know the Aix Force requirements, Subject to their passing the medical examination, their suite ability or otherwise for 'Aying could be quickly and inexpensively ascertained. At the present time, there is a fying training school in' Hongkong which enjoys the support of the Hongkong Government and traing its volunteer corps, For a comparative smal sum, a keen young man can obtain an "AY Licence and, if he is Her than average, he can obtain a "Licence, which includes blind fying and the ability to handle modern instruments in modern machines, This training school also turns out Arsteclass Air=Foree mechanics.
There is no doubt that the Empire will require all available man-power before the present struggle is finish ed and, if we could gradually build up a flying reserve in the Far East, upon which the Government could call as and when required. This should be one of the most suitable contributions that we can make, It would be quicker and cheaper than Canada, going to England, Austvalia or Shangh Coolies li Slanderous Propaganda the Editor of the jonnit-Cina Dany News!
Siy—That the criticism pertaining to the Chinese Labour Corps during the 1914-18 War ig slanderous anti: British propaganda of the worst type can be vouched for by several Chinese at present, residing in Shanghai. have the pleasure of being acquainted with a Chinese interpreter who was with the Corps from start to finish; his explanation of the enterprise is that, compared with the work and conditions in China it was a holiday. After reading so many warnings Felating to action that will be taken tone wonders whether U.S-$7,500 per annum is enough?
Tue Car axp rue Fipoue, Shanghai, June 1.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.