CHILDREN OF FAR CATHAY, A SOCIAL AND POLITICAL NOVEL
BY
CHARLES J. H. 'HALCOMBE,
TION. ATEMBRE OF CHINA REFORM PARTY,
Author of The Mystic Flowery `Land," “Travels in the Transvaal," &c., de.
WITH NOTES BY THE AUTHOR.
PREFACE.
Montrose had already made his last round of i inspection, had visited all the familiar refresis of boyhood days, and now moved slowly through the broad hell where many no feces seemed to emile tenderly from thoir, gilded. frames and counotate u long farowell He lingered for some time among these old heirlooms, as if to imprint them upon bis memory, and thou passed out through the porch and stood upon the stops He appeared to be much moved by the sincere musifestations of respect and good will paid him by the simple-hearted throng outside, Many of whom had known him as a boy: and, with uncovered head he thanked them In this work I have endeavored to give a tame and for their kindly festing and expressed a hope that all the frically ties that now existed anexaggerated description of the domestic Gife of the Chinnse; of the deas custou and superstitions when parting, would still remain unchanged which influence and characterise them of the unique in abeonse and be gladly renewed when meat- on artistic beauty of their architecture; and partioning. Then entering the carriage he bowed farly of the cruel systems of borings and extortion good-bye, and soon afterwards Arch Hall and impound upon them by their present rulers. Th
fbo praceful village were left behind among the quaint tales, legends aut proserbs related læroin aro unsentially Oriental, and are in daily use among the
sacred haunts of the past. people of the Middle Kingdom." I may add "thut to religious and politia arguments advanced by the various characters introduced in the story, do not necessarily coincide with the Author's opinions but ure giren as purely from a Chinero puirt of view.
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER,
A young girl, passingly fair and, i regnt to my, equally fokle. possessing what some authors are wont to describe as a "profusion of rippling auburn hair," and the proverbial -luminous eyes;" and dark and somewhat tall young man, well not, though slender, and decidedly handsome, wore standing together in nu old-fashioned garden borduring upon the Lancashire coast. I may add that it was plenmut spot, from which a glimpse of the distant sea was obtainable on that aultry July morning, in the year 1896, of which I am speaking.
Laura Rashley and Herbert Montrose were the names of the aforesaid persons, and they were facing one another with hands clasped, as if in the act of leave-taking. She was looking rather perplexed and, porbap, a little penitent, whilo be was regarding her fixedly and rather solmaly, and neither of them bad spoken for
some moments.
Well, Laura," he at length said, speaking in a kind, manly voice, as you remarked, I have been absent a considerable time and, judging from what you have said, I premme that you grow tired of waiting and finally transferred your affections elsewhern. Bow ever, I thank you for having spoken frankly to me, for it has saved ma much uncertainty. I will not spoil the pleasantness of our meeting by reproaching you, nor will I detain yon much longer, All I have to add is that I hope your futuro life will be happy and prosperons."
*Indeed, Herbert," she said nervously, "DI am sorry, vory sorry for you.
CHAPTER THE NEW YEAR.
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roomy offices shaded by tho for-sprending foliage On either side of the open space were live
blossoms which diffused an odour of violets, and of a species of oak with white Syringa-like:
mented on either side by rows of high-blue and across it a walk of tesselated pavement, orun- green-coloured flower stands, led to
a broad entire frontage of an introductory building, Bight of granite steps which extended along the bricks of which were of an indigo-blue colour, evenly pointed in mortar, and with skilfully-chiselled mouldings. These steps places decorated asconded to a log bat incapacious terrace. tastefully decorated with earthenware and china pote holding a choice collection of trapient plants and foras intermixed with various cakureil Howors, The curving eaves of the roof, which were supported by curiously carved pillars of stene, projected sufficiently to quite shelter this terr terrace, in the contre of which was a large wooden gateway painted red and in places richly gilded. This was the denjen of Hung Fong s castle, and whon these portals and the similarly
You are most sympathetic, Lanm," he answered rather ironically, but I do not wish you to pity me for there are many pursuits in variety of superuaturs brings good, bad constructed inner ones wore passed, the scene
that presented itself was
enchanting,
I must ask the render to accompany me in imagination to that vast and romoto "pagaa land," grandiloquoutly called the "Celestial Empire," of whoco inhabitants we know so little, and which even to this day remains shrouded in almost impenetrable mystery. My story opens in the small city of Lion in the province of Kwang-tung, about one hundred and thirty miles to the north-west of Canton. In the world-forgotten place the tide of human life had flowed for generations and generatius uninterrupted by Western civilisation, and an. intruded upon by the noisy, hurrying footsteps of the much feared and despised fang-qual, or foreign devil," as Europas ar unversally denominated in Chino; so that everything remained in a primitivostate of somnolent tran- quillity characteristic of Oriental life, the vary walls and buildings exhaling an odour of in calculable antiquity and imparting an air of respootable doeay. encompassed by a wall and was oval in shape The city was entirely and ercad at right-angles by two main streets which ran from gate to gate, the position of the latter porresponding as usual with the four fares were lined on either side with shops, in cardinal points of the compass. These through front of which were suspended long, black and vermili-coloured signboards and glazed paper lanterns with the proprietor's name and trade painted theroon in large gold, yellow or black oharacters. But now the shops were closed, and fluttering from each post, shutter sad lintel ware namorous oblong-shapod rod papers speckled with gold, while shoaves
of lights, "joss-sticks," placed on either side of the door- ways and windows, perfamed the air with odours of sandalwood and garoo, and were intended to propitiate the good spirits and pacify any evil ones which might be hovering about with ques tionable intentions. The Chinese fully believo that the earth is peopled with an infinite and indifferent, by whom the destinies of
Up to the present position the sys had only mortals are liable to be infenced. These encountered the usual signs of wealth and mast either be ferally bribed or thoroughly respectability distinguishing the residence of scared-hones the incessant firing, of,
a Chinese gentleman of position, but now his crackers, accompanied by sounds of revelry luxurious refinement and elegant tastes became which could now be hoard-for the simple more apparent and profuse at each forward step. aniaded inhabitants of Lien were celebrating In front of you lay a coram odions garden-like with all due noise and dieplay the one great enclosure with here and there small buildings, national holiday, the New Year. Had it доб hoen for the crowds of gaily-dressed pedestrisis most of which were under separate roofs. These and the sound of mirthful voices, the streets of rockwork and shaded by losty tree, overhang
were surrounded by artistically designed pieces would have been unusually dismal and still. for ing creepers and clamps of graceful bamboos, o cart, 'bus or truck over rattles over the roads of which waved their feathery plumes to the softest inland Chinese city and although at inter-airs; while a miniatura lake, where grill-fish vals one may be startled by the sharp musketry sported and splashed, completed the beauty of of fire-crackers, there is not the least possibility the sylvan scene. To the right nestling among of being permanently deafened or periodically glowsy foliage interspersed with purpliste pink distracted by the goreech of a whistle, the blossoms, stood the Reception Hall, the enter rush or ramble of a train, or, worse still, the heinous music of a barrel organ or street band medallion-like pictures of flowers, fraite, and walls of which were ornamented with large The eights and sounds of the Far East entirely birds. The interior was paved with sing and often appreciably differ from those of the and from sunrise to sun-set the only sounds heard une the occasional clatter of a horse's hoof, the tickle of mufe-balls, the droning voice of One Sunday morning, only a day or two pedlar or the hollow top of his bamboo castaret, after his sad interview with Miss Haley, the sharp bark of a dog, the almost silent Montrose drovo over to old Herns Church, trend of strawsandalled chair bearers, or burd whore his parents had often takon bim what he enel coolies, and the drowny squeaking of a was a boy. The simple time worn edifice strangely-fashioned wheelbarrow which carries. send to have a soothing influence upon his restless and troubled wind, and brought backgrs as well as goods. T long sultry days and Sundayless wooks_pass silently, slowly to his memory past. days-the irresponsible and uneventfully away into centurice, without days of happy youth, when the future was a the last visible change for nothing loss than brand pathway gilded with bright fancies and an earthquake or xavolution will even faintly goklen prospects. As it happened, the preacher rufle the smooth surface of thiness domestic was a missionary from China, a worthy, over-life. When disturbed, however, it soon com- zsalona mun, who had spant twenty years of his
poses and reconsolidates itself; and its would- Hifs among the Chinese, and was anxious to be reformers are apt to find themselves gradually enlist the support and sympathy of his country immersed in, and eventually engulfed by, ouo men in the Christian cause.
the world has ever known,
this world upon which to concentrate ong's thoughts and energien-good and enabling pursuits which weaa ns from the sorrows of life."
Having wid this, he pressed her hand and, saying good-bye, turned from her and walked
AWAY.
When he had gone, this foolish young lady began to feel remorseful, and probably for the Srst time she realised what a worthy fellow be really was. Sho would have colled him back, but, boing ashamed to do so, threw herself down upon a seat and collapsed into tears; and thus they parted.
an
Montrose had been serving for some years in the British Government services of India, and on landing in England was grieved to hear that his father, who resided at Arch Hall, near Canterbury, in the country of Kent, had suddenly died, leaving him practically alone in the world, though possessed of a goodly heritage. Then be sought the young girl whose memory ho had honourably chorished West. In China you nover 800 a druuken man marble tiles, the furniture camprising a keng, during his absunee, but only to be sorely dis appointed in the discovery that she had already bestowed her affections upon another.
That service played a memorable and in portant part in the young man's life. He had hitherto, from a very early age, showed a strong
inclination to the army, and, India, had received some military training in volunteer corps; but his parents, particularly his father, had always resolutely opposed, and in every way discouraged bis martial ardour, so, like a dutiful son, he had respected their wishes new and legitimate field for his enterprise and love of travel was unfolded to him, and, with the impulsiveness of dejection und the freedom of loneliness, he determined to follow in the footsteps of this worthy minister.
But now
How could I better honour the memory of my dear fatbar and mother P." he said to himself,
or raised platform with a table and two arm- and settees with marble seats, a couple of round chairs, severul elaborately carved ebony chairs tables and four small console tables of similar workmanship and material; the walls being hung with oblong-shaped surolls containing pictures illustrating historical and legendary scenes, and texts from the writings of Conincius and Dan-tare. To the loft of this building was the Ancestral Hall, the exterior walls of which ted with rustic scenery done in stuces work. wea of blue-coloured brick, elaborately decora On entering this sacred edifies the eye at once fell upon a long sitar, covered with gorgannsly embroidered red cloth, which occupied the centre of the opposite wall. Upon this were arranged Wealth-which generally received a propor the family tablets, a large image of the God of tienate amount of homage and heard the most invogntions--also a hideous impersona-
NEW BRO'S
She Refused Him!
But do you blame her?
She was young, and he appeared, at first sight, old enough to be her father.
her deeply,
It
grieved
too, to realize that she. could never tell him that
the cause of her refusal was his single misfortune ---baldness.
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Consider why the change was wrought, You'll find it his misfortune, not his fault."
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ruo
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of the most ancient and ingenious civilisations doroute Tenk Wang, or Creator of Heaven gartery; his headgear being a black satin
tion of
In the centre of the city stood the Taota's and Earth, and a number of smaller idols Yazuen, which wo shell visit later on, and near intended to represent the deities apposed to it were the abodes of the principal residents. preside over the chief doors of the establish among whom was one Mr. Hung Fong, ment. In front of the gilled josses" worn retired rice merchant, who occupied a large, but placed a varied assortment of lighted sacrifcial recluded corner,house situsted narly opposita the city temple and at the side of the market candles, made of redi-coloured wax, and libations place. As the Hung family is destined to play sweet cakes, sugar-pinces, melonseeds and boiled of pure Fokien tes, besides other offerings of an important part in these pages, we will pre- rice, with which to regale themselves during ceed to enter their abode sad make their this festive season; while burning "juss-sticks; nequaintance; for the China Now Year is a very enveloped them in clouds of fragrant sucks. appropriate and auspicions time for suck doings Lying farther back in this spacious inclosure at least, so the wise people of the Middle were the sitting rooms and dining halls for the Kingdom have led me to believo.
male and female members of the household; When building his house, Mr. Hung Fong
while the sleeping apartments of the latter were it s pretentions
situated on a first floor, along the front of which intention, and trembling in the excitement and aspect outside, being desirous
ran a gauza-covered balcony. Most of these inspiration of the moment as he made this tnl abode without the least exterior display soleman resolve.
aliding the Indies, communicated by means of FASH
that piercei the wooden partitions which
in the ordinary style, the floors belüy fancifully tiled, and in the coutre covered with light matting bearing coloured designs; and the walls, though frescoed in places, ware only Chinese are quite Teutonic in the severe farther decorated with a few scrolls. The simplicity of their houseboki paraphernalia
bolf rising from his seat, as if to openly avow his had refrained froma of having a pala
waist by a broad yellow sash, the ends of
tucked into white stockings which sore fas of the same rusterial, reaching a little below the waist, and a baggy pair of silken tronsors tened below the knee with embroidered skull-cap surmounted by a rul cord knob. This inner garment was drawn in round a which imag down the left side, adding to the porque encher tufall embro, deel va completed by a beautifully embroidered fan-
complacent expression, a large, red-coloured sheath suspended from the waist,
He was regarding, with anything but a visiting card that he had just received from the new Taotui of Lion, one Shun Ming, of Manchoo Tartar extraction, which would oblige him to call upon that official. For early half a century the Tastais of that lis trict had been natives of Kwangtung, who had done their utmost to promote the welfare and happiness of the people by reducing the azes and suppressing official bribery and ex-
tion had dispersed, ho went into the Vostry and inherent curiosity or covetousness being aroused; Panels and by circular and pear-shaped doorways allowing the inhabitants to enjoy the fruits
nisboem. They wore plainly but well nered exceedingly, rising to considerable
"Pardon my prosumption, father," he said with marked deferenco, "but I perceive that you -açe not dressed as handsomely as you used to be
1193
AN APPEAL..
THE SISTERS who direct St. Antonio's
1 CONVENT Rt. Maso will be Tory thankful
during this festive season. It would be rade of 180 to inquire your motive for this change as, of to Shop-keepers, Linen-drapees, Clothiers and course, I feel convinced of its wisdom; never-Tailors in Hongkong, Macao, and olsawhore who theless I am much concernet, sines the yellow will send to them remuante of material, books robe was more magnificent, and seemed to shit of patterns no longer used, and any pinces of yon most admirably,"
cloth, no matter how smail, of which they can. not make asc.
To be continued)
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that Pretty pieces of work made out of sloth.
very
otherwise be thrown away. Thes Articles are bought by baritable persone and the fisters are thas helped to keep up their very large establishment, which is maintained by the aims of friends and in a great measure by the earnings of the girls themselves, who lead by no means an idle life within the convent walls
Hongkong, 18th May, 1904.
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the sort of place that an avaricious Mandarm upstair rooms, which were used exclusively, tortion among their subordinate officers, thus i When the service was over and the congrega: would without much likelihood hie
labours in undisturbed tranquillity. of their in a few words told the preacher that he had a precaution
hich
any Chinese civilian of
Under thair equitable rule the city had pros decided to become a missionary.
means would duly, appreciate and understand. The good man looks surprised and yet pleased Consequently a very poor ides of the interior
commercial prominance and the temples, at this tall and handsome young follow though of the building was given by the outside archi
repaired and embellished, and Were be seemed to hardly credit his sertion. How-tecture, which morely consisted of a moderately
pagodas and other pablic buildings had érer, the Rev. Montague Williams, for such high mud and mortar wall and a solid wooden
a credit to the place, particularly the two was the Missionury's name, promised to call at door, which opened into a somewhat squalid
hills entside the city over which they were pagodas standing on the eastern and western Arch Hall on the following morning, which he looking yard, paved with cobble-stones and did; und before the end of the wook Herbort fanked by three small box-like rooms in which which, however, is eminently adapted for the supposed to exercise a strongly beneficent Montress had resigned his appointment in the the chair and house coolies were lodged. Several
intluence. But the last of these good Government Surrica
of the former, dressed in plain blue duagoras warmth of the climate, the ebony, marble-seated It was a calm, sunshiny morning, The sun clothes and wearing immense mushroom-
chairs and settece being particularly cool and governors had recently died, and his successor a northern official with a wide reputation cams flickoring through the swaying foliage like, bamboo, suu hats, could be seen lolling
pleasant.
for being
and superlatively tyrannical
A GIFT FROM ENGLAND. Standing in the middle of the reception-hall of giant osks, and cacing its beams upon the about, some smoking long thin-stemmed pipes was venerable but still handsprus and avaricions-bad now arrived with a large and mullioned windows of Arch Hall. It was tho with tiny bowls only capable of holding s dawn of an eventful daya day which would pinoh of the hay like tobacco they maoke, and
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great consternation among the prosperous be remembered by the humble folk who lived others firing off strings of crackers. Though
features woll defined, his eyes bright inhabitants, and not without good reason, for, In the old village of Starry, and would be a winter month the weather was warm, and untaxed; while his lofty and firm mouth
large, and his countenance open and good under the prosont regime in Chins, these, solemnly entered in the nuwritten annals of their legs and feet were quite bare except tokened strength of intelino and character. mandarins, who only receive nominal alarios, that quiet place.
Although the hour was early, many people for a pair of straw sandals, which were only This was the worthy Mr. Hung Fong-a which many costrive to do, by submitting
intended to protect the roles of the fast.
Crossing the yard you come to a ronted typical Son of Han, and a fine specimen of unfortunate civilians to a systers of undue building, or lodge,
the simple-minded, home-loving, industrious with a plain, slate-coloured brick wall pierced in the centre by a small bit man who from times immemorial bave uphold taxation which is very appropriately termed
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were passing along, the drive which led to the Hall. Old and young were there quietly standing about the door with their market hasketa fall of fresh-gathered flowers; for massive door, which was strictly guarded by ancient and ingenious as it is refined and with respectful obeisances approached Mr. A youth now entered the apartment, and they had come to pay their parting respects venerable-looking porter named Ho Tai, an old unique. For many generations the Hang family Hung. His age was about seventeen, and in and offer their little tokens of gratitude to and trusty retainer, who was dressed in silken the son of the old squire, who had performed holiday attire. He lived in the narrow sa
had honourably lived and died in that city. form and face he much resembled the elderly many acts of kindness in his time to these betwixt the two walis, which formed a barrier
and among its present inhabitants the wealthy mas, his eyes being large, fearless and bright, poor villagers.
between the outer and inner premises Having
rice-merchant numbered almost as many rela- and his countenance pleasing, though decidedly tions as friends. At length the narriage came rambling along passed through the first door, you took a fow
intellectual and sedate; and his carefully plaited from the stables and stopped before the front, steps forward and wore confronted by a large, entrance. Then all those good people of Starry double-leaved wooden gate through which you gathered about the conveyance and put divers were ushered into a spacious courtyard open in questions to the old retainer who grasped the the centre to the sky and paved with red tiles, reius; for only a few days ago they had buried Arrived here, the sovore simplicity which had A friend is always conducted to this dais their banovolent patron and had welcomed kome į hitherto characterised the architecture was where he takes the seat of hetour, which is on the zon, and now the latter was going away succeeded by unmistakeable indications of the left side of the host, the table, upon which sgain.
1 ten is served, being between them.
wealth and affluence.
brocaded-silk robe falling almost to the
His outer dress consisted of a dark bine, queue of glossy hair almost touched the ground. ankles, a chocolate-coloured jacket or ma-kaca
As is common Dong the Cantonese, he had a face which would have been called strikingly. handsome even in England, for besides the regularity of his features, his complexion was delicate and fair without being in the least effeminate or unhealthy. This was Hung Fong Cheng, the merchant's only son sad hoir.
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