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DR. SUN YAT SEN'S SAN MIN CHU I

THE THREE PRINCIPLES OF THE PEOPLE

Translated into English by Frank W. Price Edited by L. T. Chen

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The Three Principles are the great force that is now driving China forward. This book, publish- ed by the China Committee of the Institute of Pacific Relations, is to supply the demand of Westerners and the over-sea Chinese who wish to know Dr. Sun's political theorics.

This complete translation is faithful to the Chinese original and yet clear to the English reader. Geographical and historical references have been verified. Three features not in the original have been added in the translation: the. number of paragraphs has been increased; a few brief notes have been added to explain unfamiliar namea and references; a brief summary has been placed at the beginning of each chapter.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1927.

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DEMOCRACY.

TOURING AMERICAN DEBATERS HERE.

DEBATE WITH Y.M.C.A.

clique who have the aptitude for seizing power. Of all systems of government Democracy resta least upon force, and more upon consent. A true estimate of the merits of Democracy is best ar- rived at by comparing it with other systems of government. A counts below, the "Fun of the Fair" versity of Oregon who are touring The debating team from the Uni- thoughtful comparison shows that fete nt Lee Gardens on behalf of the world giving lectures and par- almost every system of govern the Hong Kong branch of the ticipating in debates, were given an

reception ment has some advantages that Ministering Children's League, re-enthusiastic

at the sulted in $10,000 being cleared. Y.M.C.A. (European), Salisbury are peculiar to itself as well as

The following letter of thanks to Road, inst night when the motion disadvantages; but there is none those who helped has been received "That Democracy Is a Failure" was that in such large measure com- front Mrs. Southorn:-

debated, the Y.M.O.A. taking the (To the Editor of the "China Mall") affirmative and the visitors the bines stability with progress and

Sir, I should like to express the negative. order with liberty as the present

warm thanks of the Committee to After a debate which was marked Democratic system obtaining in Mr. Lea Hysan for putting at our by a very high standard of oratory Great Britain.

disposal the Lee Garden and there on the part of all speakers, the visi- by enabling us to have a suitable tors were given the verdict both on netting for the fair. Mr. Lee Hy- the motion and the merits of tho san and his son, Mr. Richard Lee, debate. and also Mr. Lee Bak-hung gave us The speakers for the Y.M.C.A. SIR CECIL CLEMENTI. valuable assistance throughout the word the Rev. J. Horace Johnston, Mr. T. J. Price arid Mr. P. Sands. A special word must be said re-They traced Democracy from its garding the arduous work of the carllest experiments in the fifth Joint Secretarios, Mrs. T. H. King, century B.C., when the Greeks final- Mr. Wynne Jones and Mr. Peterly turned from it again to MR. SOUTHORN'S DEPARTURE. Pau, who cheerfully and untiringly monarchy, to its re-birth some nine- laboured for the success of the fair, teen hundred years later in France

Collectively thank Hin Excellency the Governor (Sir

all the and its present-day manifestations. Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., (accom- branches of the M.C.L. and all It had failed to fulfil the promise panied by Lady Clementi and child-friends of all races who supported of its re-birth in France, where ren, returned to the. Colony last us so splendidly.

military power was relied on to en- evening, after their visit to Japan; And to the Press we owe a great force its dictates, or in the New and North China.

debt of gratitude.

fair.

GOVERNOR WELCOMED ON RETURN.

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were equal in political intelligence was, it was claimed, a fallacy, and in practice it was found that the big groups either of business, inter- ests or of political adventurers out not for the good of the country but the feathering of their own pockets, controlled the electorate and mis- managed their trust and prevented the real voice of the people from Asserting itself.

The Opposition.

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World where tyranny and injus- His Excellency arrived by the

Yours, etc.

tica, greed and corruption existed. N.Y.K. "Fashimi Maru," which

BELLA SOUTHORN,The weaknesses of the American went to a buoy just off Queen's

Government House. constitution, the exclusion of mill- Pier shortly after 7 pm,

Among those who were on the Hong Kong, Dec 2, 1927.

llons in the government of the cities launch "Victoria" to meet His Ex- Statement of Accounts, in which they dwell and the apathy cellency were the Hon. Mr. W. T. The following statement of ac- of the electorate were touched upon. Southern, C.M.G., who has been counts has been published, having The democratic theory that all men carrying out the duties of Officer been audited by Messrs. E. 1. Wynne Administering the Government, Jones and B. E., Maughan. during the absence of H.E. the Governor, Mrs. Southorn, Capt. General:-

Capt. Whyte (A.D.C.),

B. R. Gate Forster (Private Secretary), Com- Dance mander G. F. Holo, R.N. (Harbour Motor car raffles Minster), and Mr. J. F. Brenan Sale of pro- many and manifest Imperfections (British Consul at Canton, who grammes

344.00 which have grown up around it, came down to Hong Kong on busi- Proceeds from

advertisements 1,060.00 democratic government still sur-ness and returned to Canton last

night).

Donations

307.89 passes in its working any other On Queen's Pier, there was a Cloak room

2.00 system yet known to the world. representative gathering of Gov-

ernment officials, members of the Victoria Branch:-- History has shown that to en-Councila, and prominent members Baby stall trust political power to any one of the Chinese community assem Basket stall bled to greet His Excellency and Kandy kids class, or select classes and to ex- Lady Clenienti, who, on stepping Chocolates clude any other class or classes ashore, shook hands with all, and

then left in motor cars, leads to abuse. Democracy is

panied by the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. founded on the assumption that Southorn, Capt. Whyte and Capt. the people will choose men wisely Forster for Government House.

Among those on the Pier were: to conduct their affairs, also on The Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax the assumption that the people (Colonial Secretary), H.E. Major- have a capacity for self-govern-General C. C. Luard (General Off- cer Commanding the Forces, South ment, and whilst much has yet to China Command), and Lieut. R. Bran pie - be done in the way of education Q. F. Johnston (A.D.C.), Com. Men's raffle

modore J. L, Pearson, C.M.G., Sir Ladies' raffle .. before full attainment of the com- Henry Gollan (Chief Justice, His Hidden treasure plete ideal can be realised, it can-Honour Mr. Justice J. R. Wood Cake competition not be denied that democracy has Joseph Kemp, K.C.

(Pulane Judge), the Hon. Sir Dolls raffles ....

(Attorney- been a contributing factor in the General), Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Mr. Military Branch:- general distribution of welfare.

R. C. Tredwell (Consul-General for White elephant. $131.10 the United States in Hong Kong), Clock wolf ..... Mr. D. W. Tratman, the Hon. Mr. Mrs. Russell- Brown's enter- R. A. C. North (S.C.A.), the Hon. be able to solve all the problems Mr. C. Mel, Messer (Colonial Trea- tainment of Government was bound to re-surer), Mr. G. R. Sayer, Dr. E. P.

Prison Branch:- RIX-On December 3, 1927, at the sult in disappointment. It is one Minnet, the Hon. Sir Shou-son

Chow, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, | Coconuts and Victoria Hospital, Hong Kong, thing for Government to avoid CMG Mr. Li Yau-tsun, and Aunt Sally... $345.93 the wife of H. R. Rix; of Ipoh. being unfair, intolerant and op-several other Chinese gentlemen. Ices Funeral will pass the Monu-pressive; to do nothing that Clémenti drove away to Govern- When His Excellency and Lady ment at 5 p.m. to-day.

Peak Branch: creates, grievances; it is quite an- ment House, their cars were escort-Children stall .. other for it to be able to remove ed by traffic department officers on Ices

motor-cycles. all grievances that are not of its The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, own making. No amount of C.M.G. and Mrs. Southorn will Befilios School: Lucky

leave Hong Kong on holiday by the ring statesmanship in the Govern- "Empress" liner next week, and St. Paul's Girls:- ment. and Parliament, for in-will spend Christmas in Vancouver.

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Hong Kong, Saturday, Dec. 3, 1927.

DEMOCRACY.

The hope that Democracy would

THE BLUE TRAIN.

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For the oppositoin it was admit- ted that much in democratic govern. ment and Institutions to-day was at fault but in the light of compari- 810.85 sons with other forms of govern-

ment the motion that it was failure could not stand, If demo- cracy was a failure, said one of the leaders, then a hundred and ten mill- lions of his fellow countrymen were looking at the world through rose. coloured spectacles. The world had learnt that to give unlimited power. to the few led to abuse and, whilst there might be a certain amount of abuse in democratic systems obtain- ing to-day it was only a transition stage, Whilst under a despotic form of government nothing short 682.30 of a revolution could put an end to such abuse, to-day under democra- the government the law provided for the bringing to book of high and low alike as shown in the action taken in respect of principals in the 527.20 Teapot Dome Scandal. Regarding allegations of apathy on the part of the U.S. electorate, it was claimed that on any real live issue the elec- torate was aroused to such a state that it was not unusual for ninety per cent. to go to the poll. If a car was in good working order ona did not take it to the garage and if 310.08 a city or district was being well governed the citizens were content 787.90 to let it remain Bо.

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St. Stephen's and Fairlea Sehools: Jack Horner's pic....

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Totai

$880 CLAIM.

INDIAN SUES MANAGER OF HOTEL.

SUMMARY COURT CLAIM.

130.00

Mr. H. J. White, manager of the $11,613.57

Kowloon Hotel, was sued by an In- 138.97 dian money lender in the Summary Court yesterday for $880,40 lent 356.20 under two promissory notes.

50.00 Defendant admitted that he was 90.40

sued by plaintiff in July and, that 79.00

an order was made for the paymont by instalments of $901 and costs. 10,000.00 Execution was issued and the money was paid into Court In two instal- .$11,613.57ments. He denied that the notes

sued upon were eigned on the dates. mentioned and stated that the plain- tiff came to the Hotel one morning and asked him to sign the notes and ha dated them back to the daten in question at the request of plaintiff. Cross-examined by Mr. McCallum,

EMPIRE RUBBER,

EXHIBITION OPENED IN

To undertake a world tour with stance, can compensate for the the object of pitting their lack of it in trade unions and ini oratorical strength against that federations of employers. There of the youth of the lands they are, however, signs that this fact visit is an ambitious scheme re- is being noted; there is a tendency quiring considerable organisa- to admit a responsibility on the tion and study and the University part of employers and employed of Oregon is to be congratulated that cannot be shared with, and

LEAVING TO-DAY. on the thorough grounding in must not be dumped upon, the their subject displayed by the Government.

"Marringe is like motoring: it students who led the motion ou Finally, the danger must not is not the initial cost, but the up- Democracy at the European be overlooked of a people not yet keep that counts. And you can't This is but change your car." Y.M.C.A. last night. The Y.M.C.A. fully educated up to its respon-one of the many witty lines with speakers also are to be compli-sibilities in democratic govern-which Mr. R. B. Salisbury's pro- mented on the manner in which ments, seeking to impose its will duction of the Prince of Wales's they dealt with a difficult subject, to the exclusion of others. It is Theatre success is crowded.

An audience, unusually large Like all resolutions, that which of the essence of Democracy that for a mid-week performance, received the consideration of the all classes have their shore in it. gave this talented company a meeting is capable of wide and With the growth of Democracy, vociferous welcome. One and all were in splendid form, Mr. Gordon varied interpretation. To main- we were rid of despotism, then of Rennie, who carries the bulk of tain that Democracy is a failure government by aristocracy, by the work on his very able should- it would be necessary to maintain bringing in the middle class; and ers, demonstrated once again his that much of what is best in the finally we have got rid of class great versatility. Mr. Edmund The Imperial rubber exhibition for the plaintiff, defendant admit- Nash, who plays juvenile lead, has British constitution had failed in government by bringing in every a pleasing volce, which he used was opened to-day at the Imperial ted he had had several business con- Institute by Captain Hacking, nections including a position with its purpose, for while Britain is a class. The suggestion that every to advantage.

"Bobby" Salisbury, who has no Parliamentary Secretary to the Do the Hong Kong Hotels and he realls. ed now that he had made a mistake constitutional monarchy its ad- class except what is called the

Captain Hacking said that this when signing a renewal not to get ministration affords an outstand proletariat should be excluded part in The Blue Train," was in partment of Overseas Trade.

front of the house, greeting his ing example of the wisdom of from government is reactionary, many friends. Flowers in pro-was the first of a series of Exhibi- the old ones back."

In giving judgment for the plain- combining democratic principles for it would be a return to class fusion were handed across the ions of Empire products which with constitutional methods. government, and would be stunt-footlights at the conclusion of the would be held from time to time. tiff, his Lordship remarked that the performance, but although there Mr. Eric MacFadyen, Chairman defendant had falled to bring ovl No country has yet attained to ed by the limitations and deform- were many cries for speeches, Mr. of the Rubber Growers Associa- dence in support of hle statement some striking figures that he had not signed the notes on the full ideal of democracy the ed by the abuses that are insepar- Rennie contented himself with tion, gave

showing the increase in the output the dates mentioned, and he could. vesting in the people of supreme able from any system of this kind, smiling his acknowledgment. control in legislative and execu- whatever be the class that gov-pore this afternoon."

The Company sails for Singa- tive functions. It is true equally erns. Such systems are driven to of America and Britain that the rely upon force and force is fa- growing power of party machin-vourable to government by a few; ery has greatly fettered the com- a system that rests upon force in plote fulfilment of democratic evitably plays into the hands and principles. But, with all the becomes the prize of a man or of a

LONDON.

Rugby, Yesterday,

STOPS CROUP.

of rubber in the British Empire hardly accept his story. since 1910. In 1910 the output was] 10,000 tona. By the end of the war thle had been increased to 250,000 tous, whilst this year it was con- The hold that Jesus has upon the findently expected that the output

It atops croup. That's why mothers people outside organised Christian-would exceed 500,000 tons.... keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in ity is one of the most striking facts The exhibition will remain open the house. It contains, no, narcotica in the world of thought to-day, until the end of December.—Bri-} and is best for the children. For, zula The Rev. J. Beyan.

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