The New York herald., 1922-01-08

what astonishingly DIR. Bau appears
to credit the German bout face toward
friendship just before the war as sin
cere. British policy on the whole he
finds fair aud marked by a desire for
just dealings. He has only praise for
the American position, which he sees
to be unselfsh and truly friendly He
also relies upon it's continuance.
As to Japan, while he clearly sees
the menacing elements in her actions
he remains hopeful, even optimistic,
as to the future, greatly desiring
friendship and cooperation rather than
conflict. He traces five separate steps
in the Japanese policy: beginning with
her own need for protection
against Russia and the rest of the
world, and dividing into periods of eco
nomic exploitation, of territorial ag-
gression, of influence" and political
interference, leading to a fourth phase
where open political control was the
aim. and finally the evolution OF an
"Asiatic Monroe Doctrine
AS to this last ideal, while he ad-
mits the uses of such a doctrine II
properly understood, he is skepttcal OF
of it. There is too much of a desire
of the tail to wag the dog about II.
China. and not Japan, is ultimately
the potential arbiter of Asiatic desti-
nies. The japanese idea of Monroe
Doctrine is too militant; it lacks the
corollary of non-interference with the
nations outside of Asia. DR.. Bau'S
analysis of this is keen. but he man
ages to remain hopeful of revised
Japanese attitude that would bring
about genuine cooperation.
The fifth section of the book deals
with problems that have arisen since
the war; in particular with the new
onsortium-wherein he sees the best
hopes for China, although fully awake
to it's possible dangers. He is polite
but unenthusiastic toward tho League
of Nations The section closes with
full discussion of the Shantung ques-
ton, which is a fair but emphatic
statement OF China's impregnably right
position in her demand for restitution.
He gives an especially valuable ac-
count of the steps in the making OF
the new consortium. His conclusion
is that if China makes the right use
of it, the way to economic and there
after to political salvation is open, but
that if she defaults or misuses the
help offered it will mean renewed for
eign domination and probably war.
The final section of the book is given
to truly remarkable outline of what
he conceives should be Chinas future
policy an ideal that, with some OBJ
vious adjustments, might well fit the
aspirations of any civilized nation
The whole book leads directly up 10
this. Ever since the opening of the
country" says he, "the history OF
China has been dominated by foreign
contaSts. Hence proper understand
ing of the foreign relations of China
and a formulation of an appropriate
foreign policy are indispensable to her
preservation and well being"
Obviously the first step is rehabilita-
ton. This ne divides into tive
heads---a policy Of preservation and
policy of recovery. For the first
China must become strong-"that is
she should have a strong army and
navy and a strong. united Government
Sovereignty presupposes com
potency" For the second she must
gradually recover the rights OF SOY
ereignty of which she has gradually
been shorn. and must show herself
capable OF protecting them. All that
hardly needs demonstration. But his
next step is to suggest the adoption
of "policy of the Golden Rule" and
as a consequence. a policy OF world
welfare" In elucidation of the Gold
en- Rule" ideal he gives o cogent, often
eloquent demonstration Of it's practical
possibilities and of its value. with the
necessary warning that il must be
reciprocal as other nations. Japan In
particular. must also learn IT, Lastly
he outlines an attitude toward Japan
which should be based upon self
respect. resisting aggression but also
conciliatory and friendly He would
give Japan preferences. as China's
closest friend. hut would not allow her
unwarranted liberties
The whole scheme eliminates I'm u
lofty vision of devotion 10 world wcl
fare. China must not attempt domi
nation, nor initiate the German mis-
,take. but must take the lowly path
Of service" lie secs an awakened ma
ton taking its place as an apostle of
civilization. preserving it's ancient
ideals but also making full use OF
Western science and acting i'm a spirit
OF altruism. His final word compels
quotation. Says he
For the day will come when II is
not the nation that dominates others
that shall be great, but the nation
that can render to mankind tho great
est service" ". l.. PANGBORN.