China and the Chinese (1913)
In less time than it takes to tell it we are transported to China. We are shown the Shanghai Bund from the riverboat. Landing on the shore, we are taken to the race course in Shanghai by a Chinese racer in a jinriksha. Hundreds of American tourists are seen there. The first jinriksha was made in the state of Indiana. This seems strange but nevertheless true. From the race course we are taken through the streets in and around Shanghai. Next into the country we are taken, where we see a Chinaman plowing with the Carabao. Next a Chinese saw-mill. From there we are taken up the Nan Slang, where we see the natives cormorant fishing. The steam roller in China is a funny and impressive thing to see. A large iron roller such as we may use in America on our steam roller, is used in China, but the steam is lacking. Instead about two hundred Chinamen pull this gigantic roller up and down the pavement. While strolling down the street we see Revolutionary soldiers capture a Manchu and cut his queue from his head. This is considered quite severe punishment. Along the waterfront we see thousands and thousands of river boats where the Chinese are born, live and die. These boats are fifteen feet long by four feet wide. At the wharves we see the Chinese coolies at work carrying large and heavy pieces of freight. Up the Yangtse River, we see a forest of masts, where unnumbered Chinese vessels are anchored. War junks on the Wangpoo ready for immediate action are seen with colors flying. Sailing into the harbor we see an array of warships representing the world's great powers. Thousands of miles from home we realize, no matter what country we are from, that we shall be protected.
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