South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12

will be many years before the Jap
anese lose control of the railway
Everywhere in the beautifully laid
out city. with its massive buildings.
well-lighted streets and splendid
roads are the Japanese.
The city, which is the most popu-
lar summer resort in the Far East
is almost surrounded by mountains
and holds many charms. which in
clude a good bathing beach for the
Americans living there during the
summer months. During the winter
there is only a handful of Ameri-
cans in Tsingtao. however. and they
play very small role in the bust
ness life of the city. In 1914. ac-
cording TO statistics. there were some
forty-six Japanese in Tsingtao. To-
day i'm the city and the railway zone
there are approximately 10000.
Scuffling along in their flying
bright-colored kimonos and sandals.
with round babies-also i'm kimonos
strapped TO their backs. are the
Japanese women. Wearing kimonos.
American business suits, or perhaps
| dinner Jackets. tall silk hats and
carrying canes and hot-water bot
ties (very popular during the cold
weather.. are the japanese men.
Only an occasional American or
Englisnmsn is seen. Very few high
class Chinese appear IN the city
only the ricsha coolies are on the
streets.
The currency used is yen - the
money OF Japan. The wharfs are
controlled by the japanese; the best
| locations for shops, business houses
and factories are "hogged" by the
Japanese: the Shantung railway is
rLn according 10 japanese schedule,
the go-downs (warehouses) are own
ed by the japanese.
Because OF the complete domino
ton Of the port by Japan there has
been decided slump i'm British and
American trade, and mel chants in
the city feel that the time will be
/ long before other nations can re-
| gain what they have lost IN the way
Of commerce in this leading por.
through the cleverness of Japan.
Because of the conditions prevail
/ ing i'm Tsingtao. the Associated
| British Chambers. Of Commerce of
| China in annual session in Shang-
hal passed the following resolution,
. which was sent to Washington and
( to London and which members Of
the Chambers in. China feel played
a part in the affairs at the confer
ence:
Be il resolved. that this confer
ence OF British Chambers OF Com
merce in China and Hong Kong.
while disclaiming any intention OF
interfering in political issues of
grave importance regarding the rem
dition OF Kiaochow and the shan
tung railway 90 China. desires 10
place on record its firm conviction
that any settlement OF the Shantung
question which leaves the japanese
Ira a privileged position i'm that prov
ince viii constitute a negation OF
the policy OF the open door OF equal
opportunity OF trade I'm CHINA 40
which the British government
stands committed
Japanese Control Port.
When an American vessel arrives
with cargo application must be
made 10 the japanese officials 81
the port OF coolies 20 unload the
cargo. according 10 Tsingtao bust
ness men
All the coolies are controlled by
the Japanese government. and a
certain number-usualiy far below
the number required-are turned
over TO The ship. II. however. 4
Japanese liner arrives or is expect
ed the coolies disappear as II by
magic and are soon seen. like flies
unloading the Japanese cargo.
The goodwin in which the goods