The Archive · 1940

Different Interpretations

Indicating that the Chinese sage is still held in high esteem by all, disregarding political beliefs, articles dealing with his life and teachings were published by Chinese newspapers in Shanghai sympathetic with both Chungking and Nanking Teachings of the great statesman were explained in different ways to suit political purposes. While one writer urged the Chinese to adopt non-conciliatory and fi attitude as Confucius did in ord tide over the present national crisis. another writer said that Confucius stood for "peace."

Chinese students and Chungkine sympathizers in the city did their best yesterday in launching the $500,000 campaign for their Government. The aim of Chungking is to obtain $10,000,000 for buying winter uniforms for soldiers and also clothes for refugees. Chinese public bodies here are trying to raise $500,000 and according to the Chinese press the campaign will be closed on October 31. It was also announced in the press yesterday that a Chinese motion picture company was filming the life of Confucius as a cultural contribution. and the bullet extracted. His life was out of danger and hopes were expressed for his early recovery.

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