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Mao's deatl questions ai B> PATTY SHUT.HNESSY tiamecock Staff Writer Questions concerning the future of China began surfacing soon after the death of Mao Tse-tung, according to Robert S. Elegant, a specialist in South East Asian studies Elegant, a foreign correspondent employed by the Colleges of Journalism and Government and International Studies for the semester, spoke Wednesday at Calcott College on the future of China without Mao, the only leader China has known since its Socialist Revolution in the first half of this century. Mao had unified China through discipline and compulsion, but China's future is uncertain without his driving force. There is no sure ideology in China, because Mao never let that question become resolved, fearing a loss of power. In addition, many people are claiming power, although no one is strong enough at this time to gain governmental control. Elegant, *vho I.as been a foreign correspondent to South East Asia for over 20 years and has written numerous books about thai area, said that China has had many upheavels. and in 1973 China had an "upheave! from which it has not emerged." He added that most disturbances in China during Mao's regime were contrived upheavels employed to keep Mao in control of the country. The Chinese People's Republic is also going to continue to be in a state of upheavel, believes Elegant. China is a police state in theory, but in actuality there are not enough police to put that theory into practice on a large scale, said Elegant. | TOP OF C i STUDEN Wednesday, Se ! ALL STUDENTS M r-.ll ninni M V-ail O i 70 TOI I i -feast onjj Rib Eye Steak > choice 8 oz. $3.50 i i ! London Broil with mushroom J jsauce $3.15 i i [Fisherman's ! Platter $2.95 \ Ever W & I mr? Dining * the people ple/ i raises bout China China is "a vast regionalized and diverse country" with a tendency toward factionalization. explained Elegant, consequently each province in China is becoming more independent. "What China may get." believes Elegant, "is for each general to run his area as he sees fit." There may be a long and destructive struggle between moderates in the bureaucracy and the radicals who want revolution. The ideological split between the radicals and the moderates is wide and bitter. The radicals want, a nationwise propaganda campaign to insure ideological purity, while the moderates want more attention focused on increased production and less on political upheavels. Because of the split, the government of China today is unorganized, with manv nowprful governmental positions unfilled. Factional differences in government may also lead to sporadic upheavels, although the radicals do not have enough power to cause major distrubances in the provinces. China has no constitutional process to provide for a successor to Mao, and Elegant believes it is possible that no one will replace Mao. The Chinese constitution does not provide for the job Mao held in government, and no one can gain enough power to assume control of the Chinese government. Concaniianflir "Phinn ic fnrm-jllii o OVAjUV^IUiJ , AO IV/i 111U1IJ U country without a Chief of Staff," said Elegant. It could take weeks, and possibly months for the Chinese to agree on a new party leader. If the process takes that long, however, it will be difficult for China because they can not create new domestic policies without a leader. As a result, unless a leader does emerge ^RGLINAg T NIGHT i pt. 22 5-8 p.m. ! ARE INVITED r Reservation E -all entrees include* a visit to our salad c bar, baked potato r / with butter or sour f cream or french fries, hot rolls f served with butter, r iced tea or coffee. The tax & ''tip" for JJ yourwaitress isalscj included. ! i * ybodyWelcome! j sal coupons accepted. 3 Services ksers" j irnmMmi i "i i iwi nwrnmnm QHHe 9 Bosk ^(BP^ Correspondent spei itobertS. Elegant, foreign correi over 20 years, spoke to interest nesday night on the future of Chii soon, China must follow past policies. "There is a group that is by and large ignored by the press, and that's the Chinese people," said Elegant, adding that the people are tired of being pushed around. "The Chinese are fed up, and it's going to be difficult for anyone to push them around," he concluded. For the present, Chinese priorities are economic development and fending off the Russian threat, says F.legant. The Chinese liave technologically committed themselves to the West, and because of their fear of Russia, I WINNER'S [ACROSS Fl FEATUI HC i * ? r- * -? II AAfcA I - I VEGETABLE HOL[ DAILEYBL BREAKF/ 1 EGG, < Si SPE I 10% SAVINGS ON A I TICKETS I CHECKSCASHED FC I^MO^TO^URCH/ " jBS^hHRr SH M | -- t ' ^ -MM Buford Wilburn?THE GAMECOCK aks at Calcott spondent to South East Asia for ted students and faculty Wed11 a without Mao. they have forged closer ties with the West. China has bought steel mills and fertilizer plants, "and in general tying themselves to Western Technology," said Elegant. He added that although the Chinese do not want to shut out Western technology, they do not want to become too dependent Although the Americans have the power to help fend off a Russian threat, "the Chinese are worried about us" because the U.S. does not have the will to exert its power, Elegant said, adding that as long as the Chinese have a credible nuclear system, The Russians are going to be careful. > CIRCLE RE SI 11 1 1 GREEN STREET ROM THE USC LAW: *ING: DAILEY DME COOKED! CHOICE OF AS :S AS YOUR PL 3 - ONLY $1.85 IFFETMENUCh EVERYDAY ACT CDCn A I i \xJ 1 <JI L^IAL " I SRITS, TOAST I iCIAL ONLY $1 mmammammmmmtammmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmamwmmmammmmmmmmmmm iAEAL I MOh I 6.3C )R CLOS \SE^^|^SUNDA^ Patterson i From Page 1 Marion College for his con- " tributions to higher education in the state and for his role in the establishment of the college. USC students honored Patterson in 1960 by dedicating the "Garnet and Black" yearbook to him. In 1971, he was named "Administrative Citizen of the Year" by the DSC chapter of the American Association of University Professors. Patterson's publications include "Through the Heart of the South," and articles in ''College and University Business," "Proceedings of the South Carolina Historical Association," and "Proceedings of the Dalcho Historical Society." I IK IS A MKMHKIl of Omicron Delta Kappa; the American, Southern and South Carolina historical associations; Organization of American Historians; S.C. Society of Engineers; Society for the History of Technology; Railway and Locomotive Historial Society and the Columbia Drama Club. Patterson is listed in "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who in the South and Southwest" and the "Directory of American Scholars." Born in Charleston, Patterson has lived in Columbia since early childhood. He is married to the former Mary Alice Cooeland of Timmonsville. Board Chairman T. Eston Marchant said Patterson had often mentioned privately his desire to leave office. "It could not in my judgement be considered an early retirement," Marchant said. Marchant discounted rumors he would be interested in succeeding Patterson. "I am not a candidate," he said. "I am not qualified, much less the best qualified." rAURANT I SCHOOL I BUFFET, I MANY 1 ATEWILL I & tnv ws. VI /\ HANGED 1 MEAT. II I JELLY I .00! ! 1 IDAY- FRIDAY 1 I a.m. - 8 p.m. I ED SATURDAYS I M^OOajir^-^pjTK^J