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II.

Swarow, June, 1913.

Having concluded my argument on the

first point referred to in my article

published in the issue of the HongkongAILORING

WM.

CHINESE REPUBLICAN

"REFORMS."

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH, 1918.

11. THE ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN.

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"CRAIG RYRIE” No. 4, The Peak, To Let 8BOOMS; Tennis and Ozoquet Lawns;

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whether opium is a drug which is to a accountable for the material extent degeneration of China," I cannot help in thinking that the foreign-educated mem- her of the leading group of Young China, who have studied in Europe, America and Japan and who have seen mervellously grand and pompous things there, prin- cipally in the first and second countries, and have been keenly impressed by the dainty ways of foreigners, imbibed the conception that as opium-smoking is contemptible in the eyes of foreigners, coupled with the fact that foreign Chris tian Missionaries and certain religious foreign individuals rose against it, it had. by hook or by crook, to be entirely stopped at the earliest date possible; and bene. I think, they led the other members of the group to believe that the degenera- tion of China has been to a material extent brought about by opium-smoking.

From 1st February, 1913, MERION, No. 10, PBAE, Farnished or Unfurnished. 6 HOOMB To Let er For Sale. "GLENSHIEL," No. 124, Barker Road, Pak. 5 ROOMS,

For Sale."LADBROOKE," No. 9, Con- duit Read. Fine View of Harbour, 8 Rooms, 3 Bathrooms, Garden and Tennis Court. Accommodation for 30 Servants

For Sale. "HARTING and BOGATE part of Kowloon Tilsad Lot No. 1154. Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS

3rd Floor, Alexandra Building

64 Hongkong, 33th May, 1913.

TO LET

Opium à but a luxury, like alcohòlic drinks. but in effect, it has comparatively a peculiar sort of morality attached to its use, which celipses alcoholic drinks by after the 'far: An opium smoker. soothing effect of his smoke, passes his time in happy peace and is able to grasp things tending to the benent of his busi- nes and home, besides having no inclina- tion to sander his money, while a drunken man does quite the reverse. The nly thing against opium is that it makes a heavy demand on the earnings of the poorer chases, but alcoholic drinks bring unlimited miseries to the drinker and his family, for he is liable to break the peace with very unpleasant consequences to himself, altogether unfit for any busi-earth humbles himself before it. It is the ness ur work, and heaps miseries on his

very gem of justice; its love of nature is family. The consumption of opium in supreme. It does not bear so distinctly the world is. in cost, very far below that the chime of the bell of the richest church of alcoholic drinks, and yet while Europe as it does the grean of the poorest being and America, the largest consumers of that has no shelter for his head and body those drinks under the sun. flourish in against the sun and dew, no garment to nower and in other reinects generally, sufficiently cover his person, and no food China remains a benighted country. This to keep his life and body together.

rings tam the fact that the governing Place into the hands of China the whole classes of China, with all their anxiety of Great Britain's army, navy and riches, to introduce reforms into the country. Can these help her in bringing about indis have not as yet seen the true light putably excellent law and administration absolutely necessary in effecting reforma. Far from it. In fact, a second Napoleon will, instead, be created for China by We shall not be able to see the true light that army, navy and those riches unless by sudden efforts, however much those she is blest with a strong faith in efforts supported by high foreign Divinity. Whener comes the golden education, and by a wide view of foreign rale "Do unto others as you would that ways, extoms and habits: but solely and others should do unto you,” whence absolutely from a conviction in Divinity the teaching of filial piety and every kind Patience and love of strict justice, being of virtue that human beings can the cormonent parts of Divinity, claim

name? From Divinity. A prominent place in the conduct of!

one to profess possessing conviction in judices and beliefs, corruption, apathy, reforms Dispensing with these prin Divinity, but it is not as easy for one to obduracy, conservatism, conceitedness, apply to

vindictiveness, ( jealousy, cipal vinues simply nullifes the work of regulate his actions by the dictates ofishness. improvement. The conviction ought to

Unless the mind has treachery, barbarity. lies. falrhoods and be what the meaning of Divinity, con veys: for if it is simply a faith super truly received it, nothing good will result superstition on the part of the people Geially embraced, its foundation is frail from it, all profession to possess it carrying out the Administration of the It is the nucleus of a nation's prosperity notwithstanding. The Christian Bible is Government have undermined China's No.2, WEST END TERRACE, Shimean.

Are And

There strength.

nothe best medium through which to grip it, progress and have been the direct exclu- "conviction" unless it comes from faith Therefore, all efforts on the part of Young canac of her degeneratión,

interested in the opium trade and laboriously nurtured by the mind, and China to reform will result in little or innocent opium merchants and others oromced by good surrounding influence nothing, unless she lives in the belief of innocent opium smokers to suffer for these

Divinity based on the Christian Bible. It cursed blemishes? so far as its growth is concerned.

may be argued that Japan is not a Christian nation, but is yet able to uphold her position among the great Powers. In answer, I say that Japan

my father and my brother. Give in not faith in Divinity, which is the chart of must have a strong faith in Divinity, overall things and men, including myself the very cream of the Christian Bible, to a King if he is wrong, but humbly submit to a beggar if you are wrong! humanity esential in directing its coure.

otherwise she would never have been a Departing from this chart places one in

done to jeopardy, while going by it ensures safe Prosperous and strong nation as she is; Fiat justitia, runt cetten! For a wrong

The least charity for, as I have said above, nothing good to humanity is a wrong done to Strong or true faith io pilotage.

under the sun is practicable without the humanity has its reward from God! I Divinity is the principal column of the structure of the State; its removal brises help of Divinity. Japen's very sub- the bounden sacred duty of man to rinders, splendour, pomp, distinction, the sacture to the ground. It is an mission to the guidance of reason and fight for the cause of God! My gentle infallible guide of our acts and deeds in her very humiliation to copy the good education, riches, and might will never Divinity supports them! Sensible Chine this world; without it, those acts and principles and ideas of Christian Govern-make a nation, unless true faith in deeds are but a trap to our own feet. Itments are the princip component parts men will, I hope, agree with me that the a matter of grating sound of my words is an antidote produes the greatest hero and the of Divinity, which,

China will be a Christian nation, for then greatest patriot, exalts the mind, brings course, results in a blessing to that to China. I shall bless the day when

I consider such component will she be strong and good! contentment and relieves sorrows in the country. depth of every kind of misfortune. In parts as being principal on the ground | short, it is all things and everything that such submission and humiliation when blessing, is the object of one's conduce to the salvation of tens of aspiration. Nothing good under the sun millions of human beings. is practicable without the help of Divinity. The highest of gonarchs on

CAN

WHAT ENLIGHTENMENT IS.

be

It

I doubt that many a Chinaman sees or comprdends what enlightenraent is. is nothing more nor less than a strong

that conviction.

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Hongkong from United Kingdom 25th Nov., 1912 Bill of Lading No, 193.

̈31/50. ▼ 20 Bị6 Old Newspapers ez 8.8. * AJAX,"arrived Hongkong from United Kingdom

November,

6th

1912.

Bill of Lading No. 139.

The above Cargo at present lying in Godowa No. 3, Holt'e Wharf, Kowloon, and being in bad condition, will, unless claimed within Fifteen Days froin Date of this Notification, beeld to defray Storage Charges.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,"

Ageols, OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., CHINA MUTUAL B.N. CO., LTD.

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Hongkong, 30th May, 1913. "BEN" LINE. OF

STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

8.8. BENCLEUCH," FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAIT).

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed ON

that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong sad Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas, and all Goods remaining undellvored after the 11th inet. will be subject to reat.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 16th inst., or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be

11 A.M. examined on the 11th inst.,

No Fire Insurance has been offooted. Bills of lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 4th Juno, 1913.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer

"CANDIA,"

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Arrived Hongkong on 5th June, 1913, FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA POET SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignes of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed AF THEIR BISK in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Core Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consign- ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained us the Goods are landed. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary within 6 hours.

Goods not cleared within 8 days including date of arrival will be subject to real.

No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in

It is easy for But the truth is that traditional pro- 66 TADGEHILL," No. 6 particularz juny case whatever.

Touching the second part of the second- point under comment, which is "as to

DIVINITY PREVAILS.

Being a Chinaman. I love every China- man, otherwise I do not love my father and my brother. But Divinity prevails

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ON 2ND FLOOR, No. 2, PADDEL STERE

ONE-ROOMED OFFICE. Apply Property Office.

JARDINE, MATHEFON & Co., LTMn. F66 Hongkong, 23rd May, 1912,

FURNISHED.

I. SUTHERLAND, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.. 1598 Hongkong, 9th May, 1913. TO LET.

No. 163, PRAYA EAST. GODOWN.

FOR SALE or TO LET. Unfurnished, a HOUSE at The Pask Apply

THE HONGKONG LAND INVES MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD 165 Bongbong, 1st June, 1913.

AD LET.

LATE WILD DELL" No. 147 Waxahai Food, Newly Built, each Flat Servants Quarters. Quiet Locality. "HOMESTEAD" "No, 45, PEAK. with 3 ROOMS, Kitchen Bathroom, and

Apply to

TSANG KIT-FAN,

Compradore Department, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

[532 Hongkong, 29th April, 1913.

"TO" LET.

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE,

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apply.

"THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd.

[506 Hongkong, 1st June, 1913, TO LET.

HOP, No. 12, Quren's Road Contral. OFFICES, Nos.12 & 14, Queen's Rd, Central. No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW. PRAL No. 5, STEWART TERRACE, Pux.

Apply to

M. J. D. STEPHENS. Hongkong; 29th Mey, 1913.

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Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees and the Company's surveyors, Lesara, GODDARD and Douglas, at 10 AM. on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS. All Claims must be presented within ten days of the stoumer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be revognised, No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda bave left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWETT, ·

Superintendent

T Hongkong, 6th June, 1913, SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD, GOTHENBURG,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Steamship

THE

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"CANTON,"

informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Transure and Valuables, are being

Bt landed and stored their risk inte the hacardons andjor extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong sud Kowloon - Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained.

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are at play

teis

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on intimation is received from the Consigners before Noox To-Day requesting it to be landed here.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bare left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 14th June will be subje to rent.

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All brokon, chafed, and damaged Goeda ure to E left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 14th June, at 9.30 AM.

All Claims must reach us before the 18th June, or they will not be recognind. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be ovnutersigned by the Undersigned.

ARTHUR NILSSON & Co. Agents

Hongkong, 7th June, 1913.

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