Chinese Problem In
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Oceania
Could Chinese be Returned to Chino?
From Our Own Correspondent
Papeete, Jan. 14.
THE immediate problem in French Oceania, which will require for its solution the most enlightened and sympathetic statesmanship, is the -rapidly growing Chinese Colony on Tahiti and on Ra’iatea.
All the world has come to know ar\d to respect the qualities and tenacity and valour of the Chinese people—in China.
The setting of the sun of Japan fore shadows the Rising Sun of the Celestial Empire. The immeasurable resources of the Chinese hinterland—discovered or re discovered during the period of national necessity, and which will, one day, be wrought for the markets of the world by aid of the technology of the West — offer brilliant careers to younger people of that race who have been educated in the modern manner.
For the well-being of T>rilliant young Chinese men and women overseas, it would appear that the chief task which both Chinese and European leaders should undertake, during the years to come, should be to direct the return of all educated young Chinese to China.
By so doing, the leaders will be per forming the greatest possible service for the young people themselves, and for the Empire of China, which will need their services.