Quality Of Rabaul

Chinese

Letter to the Editor IN a recent PIM, I noticed an article written by someone whose name was not revealed, but under the term “Loyalist”. This concerned some younger Chinese, who (Mr. Loyalist said) remained seated during the National Anthem in the Rabaul theatre.

“These offending Chinese youths are showing themselves to be true Communists.” This statement is obviously sheer nonsense. Those who remained seated during the Anthem were definitely showing a lack of courtesy and respect, but any normal, educated person could see that such behaviour does not necessarily indicate Communism.

I have seen Australians seated dur ing the anthem here in Australia.

Do you consider them true Com munists too, Mr. Loyalist?

I am safe (and rather proud) to say that Communism does not exist and will have very little chance of existing among the peace-loving Rabaul Chinese. Thus this “loyal gentleman” should cease accusing offenders of all kinds as Com munists.

I think that Mr. Loyalist has in tentionally and impudently insulted the leaders of the Kuo Min Tang and that he should apologise (that: is, if he is a gentleman).

I am, etc.,

L. F. Chan.

Sydney, February 1.