The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1930 EXTRATKRRIALITY.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1930, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1930 EXTRATKRRIALITY.

In the closing days of the old year the Nanking Government issued a mandate announcing the abolition of extraterritorial rights' in China, as from the Ist. January. Ibxactly what procedure may be contemplated by it lias not been divulged. Ihe Chinese Government would seem to he desirous of forcing the situation, but it will have to consider carefully its position in relation to the I maty Powers The memorandum handed to the Chinese Minister in London by the British Government on December 20th. embodied a concise statement of the British attitude, in which emphasis was placed on the net cessity of settling the question of extrateritoriality by negotiation continued in a friendly and unprejudiced atmosphere. The Bi itish Government went so lar as to agree that the beginning of the present year should he looked 11 pon as the date from which the process of the gradual abolition of extraterritorial rights should lie regarded , as having commenced in principle, and to say that it would have no objection to any declaration conformable witli that attitude which the Chinese Government might think it desirable to issue. The declaration or mandate from Nanking, according to the Otago Times, seems to have gone a good deal beyond what might have been expected in the circumstances, though the Chinese Foreign Minister lias made a statement which seems to fie open to the interpretation that the declaration does not, after all, mean a great ■ deal more than that the Nanking Government is ready to enter into negotiations in keeping with the proposal embodied in the British memorandum. Ic is apparent, however, that the text of the Nanking declaration has come rather as a surprise to the Treaty Powers. The matter of the abolition of extra territorial rights does not of course; rests only between China and Great Britain. It rests between China and all I lie Powers that enjoy extraterritorial privileges. Britain has shown a very com ilialorv spirit in discussions with the Chinese Government relative to the subject, and recognises | time the retention of exiralerritorialI itv is incompatible with the dignity of a sovereign State. But adjustment of the position has been delayed by the absence in Cl''mi of a stable central Government capable of speaking for the country as a whole. The Nationalist Government at Nanking now speaks for Chiba but in the light of recent happenings the Treaty Powers would seem to he justified in regarding even its position as none ton secure. ft is probable that a good deal of inisconceni ion exists concerning the extent to which extraterritorial rights are enjoyed by foreigners in China. Tt is sometimes suggested that foreigners control the Treaty ports. Of the fortynine places, however, where the Chinese Maritime Customs functions, and where foreigners. are allowed to live

and trade, there are only six—Canton, Amoy, Shanghai, Chiangkiang, Tientsin and Hankow—where extraterritoriality is associated with foreign administration in concessions and settlements. These concessions and settlements comprise about twenty square miles and occupy only a small part of the ports in which they are situated. In the most important of the settlements, that at Shanghai, the Chinese population greatly exceeds the foreign population. Foreign administration, moreover, is limited to municipal and police control, and Chinese residents remain under Chinese sovereignty and laws. Two ports are in leased territory. and at the remainder there are no foreign-administered settlements or concessions. The Powers have reason on their side in requiring that this question of the abolition of extraterritoriality shall ho handled carefully and without precipitation, and it will be their endeavour to convince the Nanking Government that no other form of procedure is desirable or indeed practicable.

Tun newspapers in various places arc busy reviewing the total.xator figures at this season of the year, and drawing various conclusions from the summaries prepared. In general, the in vest me lies on the totalisator appear to show a general increase. This may lie accounted lor mainly by weather conditions. With fine weather more people are attracted for the outing the sport provides,' and naturally larger investments result; The totalisator .is not. necessarily' a true barometer of the times, for ifdoes not represent all the money devoted to gambling. A very large sum it is obvious from revelations at the Magistrate’s Court from time to time, is invested illicitly per medium of the bookmaker, but there is no adequate toll of the amount. The totaliI sator represents the investments of the many on the course, and the machine proves a means of rapid exchange in the possession of the cash. The money circulates very rapidly, hut it remains practically within the community and in the aggregate is not lost to the district. The Government has its share in the special taxation which is for the benefit of the country as a whole. The Chili’s share of the percentages goes towards the stakes distributed among the owners. This rapid circulation- of the money lias both its advantages and disadvantages. The latter are with the losers who are neither not necessarily wiser or sadder by their experience, because racing goes on and there is always another day to-mor-row to retrieve their fortune. The modest bettor who is in the aggregate, enjoys his fund, and takes what fortune gives him in true sporting spirit. The great thing is to have good, clean sport for the full and free enjoyment of the people, and the evidence is that they are ready and willing to pay for it as they are to enjoy it. The day’s racing is the outing and • relaxation they have waited for, and the public patronage so "'ell maintained indicates how popular the present form of sport and investment is with those who keep the sport going.

You are always in want of towels. ”\Ye have just what you want in a, large assortment. Prices from Is 9d per pair to 13s 6d per pair at Frank Badc’s. ’Phone 179.—Advt. .Messrs AY. Weddell and Co. Ltd. advise dated London 3rd. i list: ••Danish butler 17(3s to 178 s (last week - New Zealand unsaltcd butter 178 s to 182 s (180 s to 181 s), New Zealand salted butter 156 s to 100 s (158 s to 102 s), market slow. New Zealand cheese, white 87s to 88s (80s to 89s), New Zealand cheese, coloured 85s to 80s (87s to 88s), market quiet. Canadian cheese, white and coloured 90s to 98s (97s to 100 s white, 90s to 98s coloured). Prices irregular.” \[ r j. S. Duncan, of Christchurch, had an unusual experience during the holidays when driving a new Hudson car near Geraldine. Air Duncan saw ahead of him a hare which ran along in front of the car. Ho accelerated and gained on it. The hare then took several leaps into the air and on the last occasion crashed against the winrscreeu. Luckily it was made of unbreakable glass and, though it'was smashed into small pieces, the splintered glass did not fly. The hare ~ was killed by the impact. i, Three children had a lucky escape t- from death or serious inury when pla.v- -- ing in a Palmerston North backyard. I- They unearthed a box of 20 detonators j- which had been overlooked, and were J- treating the explosives with much less e respect than they deserved' when a >f passer-by noticed what they were do1. ing and averted what might easily J- have become a tragedy. The children ;e must be accounted lucky, for one deton nator had been perforated with wire i, and another struck by a stone. The d i|nsi\ es were subsequently tested :s and discovered to be in good order, d i- Counterfeiters are still victimising e business firms in Christchurch. Since >r the Christmas and New Year holidays n another batch of spurious coins has is been put into circulation. Apparonti- !y the counterfeiters have manufacturd ed new dies, for a number of the coins >e which have been passed over shop l- counters recently are of a different n date from those first detected. I)he d earlier issue of bad half-crowns was dated either 1916 or 1919; the recent ssue bears the date 1923. Practice • evidently bringing the counterfeiters nearer to perfection, for their recent •c efforts do not show as much of the pit!,s ting as was noticeable in the siu. g of some, former l issues. >s ;s A City business man who spent the a holidays shooting in the north had a i- fortunate escape from serious injury i. when his gun exploded. He had with D- him a few cartridges which were of too >- small a bore to fit the gun, and acci;s dentally placed one in the beech. Thinking it had passed right down ;, the barrel and dropped out, he loaded y the gun with a cartridge of the correct e bore, and later discharged it. Both t cartridges exploded, and the barrel was o burst open, the stock also suffering n from the double charge. The only injury suffered by the shooter was a badly ... split middle finger, e e The report of the Jubilee Institute 1 for the Blind, at Auckland, records

y that much-needed additions to the s buildings have been completed, and J that further' classes for adult blind J workers have met with a splendid re--3 spouse. The Institute Band made a >' very successful tour of the Dominion, and the generosity and kindness of the s public was much appreciated. A fine I panoramic view of the institute, show-, ■ ing the various workshops, gives an ■ idea of the work that is being done ■ in training the blind to undertake useful trades and occupations. The progress made during the last seven years is shown by the fact that 76 persons were on the roll in 192.3 and 126 in 1929. the sale of goods realising £2166 in 1923 ,and £9OOO in 1929. The report states, that, unfortunately, voluntary subscriptions have shown a small decrease Ale wish to thank our numerous clients for their patronage during the ‘ past year and trust that we will be privileged to again render you the satisfactory service as in the past. Patersons for value.—Advt. AVe have secured a large range of curtain nets at a price. These are selling readily at Is 6d, Is lid to 2s 9d a yard. Call early or ring ’phone number 179 and secure your requirements at Frank Bade’s.—Advt. When housewives shine—polishing floors, furniture, and linoleums, with : “ Tan-01.” It is so economical to buy —so easy to apply—a,id gives such a 1 bright, lasting shine. All grocers.— Ad.t. ( Special stock of glasses, all sizes to be cleared at the Eeonomicia Crock- ‘ ery shop. Brices from 4d each. Don’t * miss this offer. P. Stephens propriet- 1 oross.—Advt. ;l i New records by Sandy Macfarlane: * ‘‘The Lassie I Left on the Shore.” ( 1 “When My Shi,p Comes Sailing Home 1 Again,” “My Highland Rose,” “Will You Come to Ronnie Scotland Where I the. Bluebells Cl row.” Whether giavoj or joy Sandy’s records are attractive from first 1o last. Procurable at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt. V A Use Picnic Paper goods and save your crockery breakages. “The Klcen Luncheon” sets for service. Proeurable at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.— pi Advt . er The cough and cold remedy that never fails—“Nazol.” Powerful and Vi penetrating. 60 doses' foi Is 6d.—Advt. In

To clear from 15s to 32s 6d--2<loz. Hoys’ suits in all sizes, at McKay's.— Advt. To celebrate Hie opening of our new shop-windows, we have imported a fine selection of exclusive hats at usual price 69s Od and over to be sold only at Schroder and Co. for 45s. —Also large selection of Cimmic Hats; you must and will be delighted,at the moderate price. Visit Schroders Emporium early.—Advt. Your best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hay fever and all such complaints of the throat and lungs is “ Nazol.” Powerful, penetrating, and effective. 60 closes for Is 6d.—Advt.