Faculty Group Hits Chinese Rulings on Students in U. S.

In a memorandum elaborating on a news release of April 19, an unofficial group of Faculty members, American Defense-Harvard Group, has criticized as regrettable and unacceptable," recent regulations announced by the Chinese Ministry of Education which have the purpose of controlling the "thinking and actions" of Chinese students studying abroad.

According to the memorandum, the regulations, as published in the Chungking newspaper, Ta Kung Pai, include the following provisions:

"1. The Ministry of Education proposes to set up in foreign countries, such as the United States, an 'Office of Superintendent of Students.'

"2. This Office of Superintendent shall, together with the Chinese Embassy, be responsible for consideration of the students' scholarly achievement and for the examination of their thinking and of their action.'

"3. The students' 'thought and conduct' shall be 'definitely under the direction and control (or supervision)' of the Office of Superintendent and of the Embassy, and if they make statements which are contrary to the Three People's Principles and if their improper conduct is examined and found to be a fact' they shall be 'ordered to return to China'."

Many Educators Concerned

The memorandum continued, "Many American college and university teachers have read those announcements of the Ministry of Education with deep concern, and are reluctant to believe that they represent the considered policy of the Chinese Republic, or the opinion and sentiment of the Chinese people. Associated Press dispatches from Chungking

dated April 12, 1944, carried statements by Chinese Government officials, including the Minister of Education, suggesting their revision or clarification to avoid misunderstanding of their intent. Such action will be awaited with interest and hopefulness.

"They feel, however, that the proposed regulations of the Ministry of Education as heretofore published are regrettable and unacceptable.'

There are 54 Chinese students regularly enrolled here and many use Harvards facilities temporarily as guests. Dean Payson S. Wild stated that "the whole problem is being studied by University authorities