The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12

among whom he had cast his lot and thus became to all intents and purposes Chinese in his mode of life. After spend ing the greater part of his life In China he made up his mind that he would pass the remainder of his days in the land of his birth, among the scenes of his childhood. Accordingly ne left China with no intention of returning: But he had he found himself in New York than the noise and hustle of the metropolis of the New World drove him to distrac- ton. He did not know which way to turn to find rest and quiet and he took the earliest opportunity to go back to China Thus 1t is possible that a man porn and bred in strenuous America may prefer the quiet surroundings of China. Strange as it may seem. China Is country that does not recognize the aris- tocracy of wealth Greater importance is given to intellectual and moral superior ity. A scholar and gentleman commands greater respect than a mere millionaire. Indeed, the aim of Chinese education is to make man a useful and desirable member of society-a kind father a du- tiful son, loyal subject, a good hus- band and faithful friend-wfth enough in- tellectual culture to impart the necessary be regarded as the foundation of the Chi nese education system. while mental training is the superstructure. For this reason Chinese schools have until recent times given comparatively little attention to the study of anything else besides the language and literature of China. But in intellectual endowment the Chinese are not inferior to any other people. in the world. The good work which Chinese students in European and American uni- versailles have done Is proof of this They have been able not only to keep up with their studies, but also to take high rank among their classmates
 Since a man is bound by so many so- ClAHftaQ in freedom given to the individual there than m America. A man in this country is not tied down to any place by family associ- atlon. At the age of 21 he Is at liberty to cut loose from the home of his parents and go elsewhere to seek his fortune. He Is not obliged henceforth to do anything for his father or mother at home This IS impossible in China. Every one in Snlna IS taught from his childhood that ne owes certain duties to the family to which he belongs and that of these du- ties those to his para 1ts are paramount He Is not allowed to leave them in their ,,,S.. U ess tu snl1t TOT themselves. He port. "N1
 It may be an interesting question to ask; whlch Is the happier-China or the united States? If wealth can give han. p.ness the United States ought to be one or the napplest nations on the face of fine earth, as it is certainly one of the rich est Unfortunately happiness is one of those things which wealth alone cannot buy. Discontentm snt seems often to be an accompaniment of wealth. At anv rate; this country has It's full share of if as the increasing number of strikes in re, cent years indicate
 It has been said that discomfort in an individual. as we'll as in a nation. Is the most potent incentive to progress. Rut somehow everyone strives after happiness ana no one wants discontent Notwith esanuIhs Cnlna Is comparatively poor country, l doubt that the sum of han piness in this country Is greater than fin Chlna; The Chinese. as a people are on the whole. satisfied with their lot. Once sSaheone tSn zone remarked to Prince Kung that the Chinese are easily governed.
 Yes, replied the Prince, 'because thev are T contented-unless there is famine"
 Iney are unmanageable only when tbev ma ma themselves face to face with starya-