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CHINESE ATTACK ON CHRISTIANITY
REMARKABLE DOCUMENT FROM PEKING.
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1928
THE CHINA MAIL.
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE. LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
DISCUSSION IN THE FRENCH
Boxer
CHAMBER.
AERITALA
Sheaf Lance, (Dodwall) from Chin- wantao-356.
Amberes (On Fat) trom Hoihow. ---BIS.
Lke Fielding, (Pacific Mail) from Singapore, Hoihow-37.
Bay Stata, (Admital Line) from Seattle Shanghai.-A.1.
Sooch (B. & S.) from Canton. Taikoo Dick.
Bearport, (S&B.) from Portland, Shanghai-Off Stone cutters.
Luchow, (B. &S) Shanghai Swatow, ~B12.
HONGKONG'S HEALTH.
SATURDAY'S. TWENTY'S-ONE
CASES OF PLAGUE,
Twenty-one cases of plague(thirteen fatal) and three of small por (two fstal) were reported off Saturday, all
HEIRESS'S BETROTHAL
MR. ROCKEFELLER ASKED FOR CONSENT.
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The American pablo is deeply interested in the "romance" of Miss Mathilde McCormick,' the 16-years old daughter of Mr. Harold” r. McCormick, the multi-millionaire head of the International Harvester Corporation, and granddaughter of the richest man in the world, Mr. John D. Rockefeller.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
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SPECIAL · CONSTABULARY,
NOTICE TO MEMBERS.
Constables.
Such returns should be made com- mencing on the 10th inst, and should be completed on or before the 13th inst
C. G. PERDUE, Second Assistant Superintendent
of Police. Police Headquarters.
Hongkong, April 8, 1922.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE,
In mail week the Chamber of A body has been formed in Peking
Bellerophon, (B. & S.) from Liver for the purpose of opposing the Deputies discussed the Government World's Student Christian Federation project, approved by the Finance Poal Singapore-H Whart,
*Peteas, (B. & S.) from Shanghai.- Chinese. for refloating the which is about to meet in conference Commission,
Three cases of plague, two of Chins. The "North China Banque Industrielle de Chine. The H. Wharf.
Anshin Maru, Kimus) from small pot (one fatal), one of enterio ALL Members of the Special Con- was approved the previous Standard" now publishes the fol measure
Keelang.-B.33.
fever (fatal) and one of cerebro spinal stabulary requested to return lowing translation of the declaration day by the commissions of Finances,
Tsikwa Maru, (YX.) from Kee-fever, all Chinese, were notified ammunition, hit and equipments, of to me st Police Headquarters, all arms, of the Non-Christian Student Federa- the Colonies, and Foreign Affairs.
Friday, also one of relapsing fever, any kind ined for the use of Special drawn up by Mlang, Swatow.-B.. tion of the Peking National University The report
Seang Bee, (Tuan Kee) from Indian issued in response to the declaration Bokanowsky first makes an historical of a similar association in Shanghai reference to the question of the Rangoon, Singapore.-4.30.
Taito Maru, (N.F.K.) from Canton. The sins of religion are too numerrat
indemnity. He calculates
-B.13. to mention. Speaking of its moral that the value of the indemnity, aide we find that it teaches men obedi- taken on the basis of the franca ai ance which is the moral code of slaves. gold par, still to be collected standı Speaking of its intellectual de we thus: On Jan. 1, 1922, the amount in find that it propagates superstitions) set dows at 165,000,000 gold which hinder the search for truth.francs, and on June 1, 1922, the value Speaking of its material side we find will be 171.437,000f, which would that it asks its believers to despise make it possible to obtain a loan of temporary things and dream of the $28,228,770. The chairman of the Kingdom of Heaven which would end Commission leaves out all on in the destruction of human life. Its sibility of the Chamber in the manage teachings are absolutely valuelessment of any private establishment, while its evils are incalculable. Yet both for the past and for the future. its influence is growing every day. The operation in view for the French This is due to the isst that those who Chica Bank will in no way affect the are doing evils have an organization Public Treasury. The Chinese Minia while we who are opposed to religion ter in Paris has informed the Com- mission for the Colonies that his Gor- ernment has learnt with pleasure of Of all religions Christianity is, we the efforts made by the French Minis feel, the most detestable. One sin try to refloat the bank, and he hopes which Christianity is guilty of and to assist in this work. He communi- which particularly makes cur hair cated 4 cabled message from the rine on ecd is its collusion with Union of Chinese Creditors insisting militarism and capitalism. So the on a prompt decision. influence of Christianity is growing stronger, day by day, when forse becomes more triumphant and the methods of capitalism are more drastic. Christianity is the public enemy of mankind just as Imperialem and capitalism are. since they have one thing in commen, to exploit weak countries.
have not.
CAPITALISM AND IMPERIALISM.
Realizing that China has long been
Later.
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Palembang. (A. P. C.) Singapore,
Glentars, (J. & Co.) Vladivostock, Manila.-North Point.
Shai-K WE
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Members of the HONGKONG Before publicly sunouncing ber be- GENERAL CHAMBER OF COM trothal to M. Mar Oser, 48, a Zurich MERCE will be held on THURS
April 20th," 1922, at. riding master, whose pupil she was, DAY, the is said to be waiting for the con-ockek precisely, in the OLD CHAM Placus, (A. PC) Tarakan, Yoko-sent of Mr. Rockefeller, who, though BER OF COMMERCE ROOM, CITY bams. -K Bis.
Sanning. (B. & S.) Canton-B 9. Shansi (B. &S) Carton-C14. Turbo, (AP. C.) Suez, Taku Bar,
K Bay.
Prosper, (Pak Tai Chrong) from
Hydra 2, (Thoresen) from Sebitek, -B55.
Thong Samad, B. & S.) from Bangkok —*21,
Senzan Mam, (Sato) from Dairea -C45.
Shinshu Maru, (Fook Cheang) form Wakematen, Moji-Wanghai
Shinyei Mar 3, (Kimura) from Canton--Wanchai
Had Wing. (Hai Ping) from Malow chow (Macao)-Chengsha Waz
Hok Canton, (Wo Hing) from K. C. Was-Co's WE.
When plans for authorising the Government to devots the annuities due to France for "safeguarding her material and moral interests in the Far East" came up for discussion in the Chamber in the afternoon it was subjected to some criticism. Guernier, the reporter, urged that it was to the advantage of French an object of exploitation of the capit interests aboard to authorise the listic and imperialistic countries of Government to make the operation the world, Christianity is utilizing the that it wished to make. A banking opportunity to extend its infiaence.establishment covered by the French It is the intelligence officer of the flag should be helped to far its capitalists, and the hireling of the im engagements. On . Leen Daudet perialistic countries. Everything that shing whether the old managers of may aid to its spread Christianity is
the Banque Industrielle de Chine willing to utilize. Ii no effort is made would be punished, M. Guernier to exterminate this evil in time it is impossible to tell it dangers in the replied that an inquiry hd been future. We who bare bad a deep opened, and that he had confidence in hatred of Christianity for a long time, the judges of his country. It had been are unanimous in our opposition and gested that the Boxer indemnity have just organized a Non-Christian would never be paid but he pointed Stadent Federation to co-operate with out that China had paid up till 1917,-B11. you in the extermination of this evil and that it was reasonable to accord friend until Chins gets rid of it..
KOY-CHRISTIAN WOMEN,
The Non-Christian Student Federa tion of the Pering Teachers' College for Women replied to the Shanghai organ in the following vein:
Religion destroys true reason, chstructs progress, and disgrace human history. It has worked in defatigably against the growth of women's rights. In this respect Christianity is the moet detestable.
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Hanche (K Nguan Seng from Bangkok. Hoihow-C45.
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The views of Mr. Rockefeller to- dav are reported to be oppored on general principles to international matrimonial alliances with American heiresses unless the couple agree to live in the United States, where thei property rights of women ars more liberally safeguarded than in Europe.
BALL, for the following purposes
1.
To receive the Report and Accounts of the Committee for
the year ended 31st December, 1921.
2
To elect a New Committee.
3.
To transact any General business.
By Order,
D. 3. BLAIR,
Secretary.
Hongkong. April 8, 1929.
TFE ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS
· A DEALERS OF HONGKONG....
Members of the ABSOCTATION
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the OF EXPORTERS & DEALERS OF HONGKONG will be held on FRIDAY, April 21st, 1992, st 4 pm, precisely, in the CLD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, CITY HALL, for the following purposes:-
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1. To receive the Report and Asccunts of the Committee for the year ended 31st December, 1821. P. To elect a New Committee.
3. To transact any general business.
By Order,
D. K. BLAIR,
Secretary. *Fongkong. April 10, 1821.
Gossips are still busy selecting possible brides for the Prince of Wales. The latest piece of gossip appears in the Welsh daily, the Western Man which patriotically holds out the hope of a Welsh alliance. From one or two sources,” says a correspondent of the paper, "there has lately come to ze the suggestion that Wales might provide a future Queen for England. The name of the Prince of Wales Arafara, (E. & A. S. N.) has been mentioned in connection Yokohama, Moji-A4.
with that of the very charm- Plaasy, (P. & 0.) from London, ing and accomplished young daughter of a peer of a very old and distinguisTM. Su gapore-Kowloon Wharf.
Caper, (A. P. C.) from San Franed family who has a seat in South Wales, and whose mother belongs to cisco-Kowloon Bay,
a prominent Glamorgan house. On two occasions before his departure for the Esat his Royal Highness paid vikita to the home of this peer in question, NOTICE OF REMOVAL. whose daughter has been one of a house party to meet the Prince. It
give notice of OOT weald obviously be unwise to say more W MOYAL to Les Chfires on at present, but developments may, I the 2nd Floor at No. 4. Des Voeux think, be awaited with interest." Read, Central (corner of Ice House St.) This may, of course, be news to His on 11th April. Royal Highness, but the many friends he has made in the East hope that soon after his return Home he will set all gossip at rest and then-well, if be and his bride should ever feel inclined to visit India again we think the house will have been put in pro- per order or we are very much mis-
Ki eichow, (R. & S.) from Cautoo.
Wing Sang (J. M. & Co.) from
her a delay. He added that France Canton-Kowloon Dock. bad sufficient guarantees to permit Senyang, (B. & S.) from Amoy, the refloating of the Banque Shanghai-B12.
Jauc, (Kaiya) from Haiphong, Pak Industrielle de Chice under conditions which the Government had de-koi-B13.
anded. To M. Taittinger it was Selun, (Thoresen) from Kwong
the Government chowan, Dairen-C17. surprising that
Tamba Maru, (N.V.K.) from Yoko sma, Moji.-B26.
Hiyedari Mara, (T.K.K.) from Kah pours.--B49.
should have demanded the authorisa
on if the operation did not sang with it engagements of which he declared nothing was known,
Parliament. When
DEPARTURES.
Bolton Castle (Dodwell) for New taken.--Englishman. York, Manila.--April 8.
Arabia Marn, (0.S.K.) for Tacoma, Shanghai.-April 8.
Hydrangea, (Chin On) for Swatow: April 9. Gweneth, (Molle for Singapore, Boihow.-April 9.
Hera M. Poincare rose, and said When it was first introduced into Government had presented the plan there were no engagements. If the Chins its followers confined their it was because i did not think it activities merely to the spread of could use the Boxers indemnity for the Gospel, but since the development of capitalism, European and Americany particular object without the
approval of capitalists have been using them as their vanguard for the conquest of authority was given all the agree Chins. On one hand, they are mis-ments which would follow would eubmitted to Parliament for leading the Chinese people and, on ratification. To this 31. Taittinger the other, serving as spies for the evoked approving cheers when he capitalista.
declared that west the Premier The Churches and the Y. M. C. A. demanded was not less dangerous whose pernicious influence seams to because sppeals might be be burning as fiercely as ever, have made to the French Treasury for bai--April 9. led many of our youths astray other enterprises, and if the Banque They are the tools of the tigers and Industrielle de Chine again went are willing to aid the evil We who
it would be necessary fot aphold truth, whe maintain hum France to intervene once more. Con April 9 anity, and who are the enemy of
tinuing
his arguments . Taftinger telligerent declared that the prestige of a great 9 capitalism, stand in position with these orgacs. If at a nation was not saved by mo.ty alone. time like the present when the 11th long as those who were responsible-April 9.
WrODZ
Jaan, (B.L.B.N.) lor Kobe, Shang-
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held at 1.30 p.m. OF THURSDAY, Prizes 13th April, at Happy Valley. will be distributed at 3.30 by Mrs. S. C. Iss. There will be an Old Boys' Race of 220 yards.
Gregory Apest, (B.LS.N.) for Calcutta, Singapore.-April 9.
Liangchow (B & S.) for Canton
Luchow,{B. & S.}for Canten.-April
Indigirka, (P. V. Fleet) for Cautcn.
conference of the Christian Student drove freely in their fine motor cars Mybe, (K. Mui Seng) fọr Saig m.- Federation is about to be held in the Chinese would say that there was April 9. our metropolis we fau to make say no justice in France. protest, then there is nothing in
this world which we cannot bear. M. Poiccare: "They will not have We issue this declaration in the any occasion to say that" hope that the whole country will rise up and denounce the Feders
tion.
Nevertheless, M. Taittinger thought that sanctions should be taken against the guilty before there was any legie- lative refloating of the bank.
Haibong, (Douglas) for Foochow Swatow-April 9.
Taito Maru, N. Y. K.) for Shang- hai, Swatow,-April. 9. Shinyei Maru. (Kimara) for Nalia April 10.
Nagano Maru, (N. Y. E) for Cal- cutta, Singapore-April 10.
Ksilong, B. & 8.) for Haiphong Haibow-April 10,
Gluntara, (Gien line) for Hamburg, Singapore.-April 10..
Kwok Man Bing. (Master) for Kongmua.-April 10.
Hsin Cheung, (C. M. 8. K.) for Canton.-April 10.
Sicilia, (P. & 0) for Bombay. Singapore-April 10.
Hoosier State, (Pacific M.) for Sa Francisco, Shanghai --April 11.
"RELIGION CANNOT LIVE.”
M Tardieu now intervened in the Another organization which signs itself "The Young China Society" debate. He said that he would not has also come forward with a devote for the plan because it containe? claration against the World Christian one of the reasons of the disagreement Student Federation. The declaration which had prevented him from Cafer
ring to the solicitations of the Premier. says as follows:
In the 20th century when science M Poincaré, in response said that he reaches its fullest development religion was happy to learn for the films time cannot live. Our society whose object H. Tardieu's opinion on this question. is to study every hing in a scientific Continuing, M. Tardien argued that spirit, is naturally opposed to religion the Boxer indemnity belonged to the which is unscientific and super- Public Treasury, and asked since stitious. We are glad to learn that when had public funds served to re- the Shanghai Nor Christian Student imburse depositors of a bank which Federation has raised ite voice against had gone wrong. He added: "You are this great evil and we will be glad to going to the help of the Chinese atand behind it. Let our brethren depositors and neglecting the remark which led to some inter.up- throughout the country the up and thousands of French bearers of tion.
By a majority of 449 against 7); anite as one man to work for the at Russian securities." M. Bokanowsky, tainment of the common object. the General Reporter, here replied the Chamber decided to discuss the that the Finance Commission had project. A counterproposal by the never engaged the French Treasury Socialist Deputy Mr. Lafont that the in this affair. He had a canviation, Bozer indemnity should be devoted however, that the best use of Branch to franco Chinese institutions found. credit on China was that which had only sixty nine supporters, and in the been proposed. French taxpayers end the bill, which con late of one would not be engaged in the affair-
article only, was adopted.
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