University Daily Kansan, August 26, 1980
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Reagan trying to clarify stand on Taiwan, China relations
By the Associated Press
Ronald Reagan said yesterday the present U.S. liaison office in Taiwan would meet his standard for relations with the government of the island if wished to enhance cooperation of the Carter administration" in its implementation were eliminated.
Attempting to patch over apparent contradictions between his own Taiwan statements and the assurances which his vice presidential running mate, George Bush, gave leaders of the Republic of China last week in Peking, the Ukrainian nominee said the contradictions were caused by "a distortion of my position that has been picked up by the Chinese press."
However, Reagan seemed to retreat from his statement in an Aug. 16 news conference that he advocated a government-to-government relationship between the states and present private foundation which now represents the United States in Taiwan.
That statement was interpreted by the official Chinese communist press as a return to a "two China" policy that is
unacceptable to the Peking government.
Reagan, describing the flap as a matter of semantics, emphasized that he has never advocated renewing diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
He also said that the U.S. relationship with the Peking government should "develop and strengthen in the years ahead."
In what appeared to be a conciliatory gesture toward the Chinese government, which gave Bush a cool reception, Reagan pledged to work with all Asian countries "to stand firm against aggression or a search for hegemony which threatens the peace and stability of the area."
"Search for hegemony" is a phrase used by the Peking government to refer to the threat of Soviet aggression in the area.
Reagan's chief foreign policy adviser, Richard Allen, also conceded that Reagan was clarifying-if not backing down from-statements last week and during the primary campaign about relations with Taiwan.
Meanwhile, the Peking government
is quietly pursuing its goal of reumification with Taiwan through a steady stream of official overtures and access to the Nationalist-governed island.
In the past year, China has proposed resumption of direct mail, shipping and telecommunications between the mainland and the prosperous island, 100 miles off its coast, where Chiang Kai-shek set up a Nationalist government in 1949 after the Communists won the Chinese civil war.
COMMUNIST CHINA's hopes for peaceful reunification are one reason Peking's leaders have reacted sharply to Reagan's statements about maintaining official relations with both China and Taiwan.
China says that if Taiwan and its 17 million people rejoin the homeland under one flag, it would be able to retain its social and economic systems, its relations with other countries and even its armed forces.
The Taiwan government under Chiang's eldest son, Chiang Kuo-kuo, has been either denouncing these overtures as "tricks" or ignoring them.
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An art exhibit featuring the paintings, murals, prints and drawings of University of Kansas graduate students opens at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday in the Gallery of the Kansas Union. The exhibit will run until Sept. 10 and includes work by both current and past art department graduate students.
ROCK CHALK MEETING
An organizational meeting for this year's production of the Rock Chalk Ride will be held at 7:30 tonight in the County to celebrate the Kansas Union. The theme for this year's production will be announced.
TODAY
AN ART EXHIBIT featuring work by Lynn Uhmann continues through Saturday in the art and Design Gallery at 10 a.m. (until 4:30 p.m.) is open from 8:39 a.m., until 4:30 p.m.
TONIGHT
THE TAU SIGMA DANCE ENSEMBLE will meet at 7 p.m. in room 201 of Robinson Gymnasium. CAMPUS CHRISTIANS will meet at 7 p.m. in parlor A and B of the Kansas Union. The BLACK STUDENT UNION will hold chair practice from 5:30 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. in room 328 of Murphy Hall.
Built in the 1850s, the Grover Barn at Clinton Parkway and Lawrence Avenue has had a lively history. It was used to hide southern slaves that escaped along the "Underground Railroad." And a nationally known sculptor, the late Bernard "Poco" Frazier, used the barn as a studio until the early 1970s.
Flames keep barn alive
Soon a new era will begin there: The city plans to remodel the historic barn into a much-needed fourth fire station serving southwest Lawrence.
ALTHOUGH PARTS of the barn are cracked, it is hoped that the stone walls built by Joel Grover, one of Lawrence's founding fathers, can be preserved.
"There will be major changes in the roof, but there's a good chance that the stone walls will be recognizable." Steve Jansen, an employee of the Douglas Historical Society and director of the Elizabeth M. Wakins Museum, said.
"We're glad the city plans to preserve the history of the building and that people will be using it."
"I'm glad it's going to be preserved because it is a historic monument," she said. "I know the builders will do their best."
Arvella Frazier, daughter of "Poco" Frazier, shared that optimism.
The current owners of the barn, Parkside Investors, intend to donate the building and some land to the city. The property now is not being used.
LAWRENCE FIREMEN had urged the construction of a fire station in the growing southwest part of the city for years, but city commissioners said the need was not documented. The last March, they approved a favored construction of the station. Based on that study, the commissioners supported the idea.
A proposal to remodel the barn was approved in the August 5th primary and thus authorized the city to issue $260,000 in general obligation bonds. The bonds will be paid off over a 10-year period and are expected to cost the taxpayers 25 cents annually per $1,000 assessed valuation.
Mike Wildgen, assistant city manager, said that Design Build Architects, 704 Massachusetts, is working on specific plans for the barn, including trying to save the walls and erecting a historic plaque.
Bonds will be issued sometime tuns fall and advertisement for construction bids is 60 to 90 days away, Wildglen said.
Completion of the project is expected in the fall of 1981.
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