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SUN YAT-SEN'S PATRIOTISM.
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Wa reproduce in full below from the NO Daily News the remarkable letter from Sun Yat-sen, referred "to" in telegrams published last week:—
The following two letters have reached us from a source in the bond-fidee of which we have overy reason to believe The first letter is from a revolutionary :---
THE BUPREME BAIT.
Great Britain is composed of mere
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 291D, 1914.
to
MUCH LEARNING. Though it is an extraordinary matter ASTONISHING APPEAL TO JAPAN. islets, her area is small, yot lor influence for a Government to support the people has ever been in the ascendant. It is of another country to overthrow their scarcely necessary to mention that her Government, yet extraordinary men influence is due to her acquisition of accomplish extraordinary deeds in order You arð Indiu as her great trading mark, and, one curaordinary man and this is the this account, the various Powers could not compete with her commercially. While extraordinary opportunity, so I have
dealth with the matter at length. the natural resources of Japan are prac
of tically exhausted and there are no Helds, Sun Wen, am the representative for further activities, China is large and the Mintang, so I make bold to tell you rich with potential wealth yet to be what we hope for from Japan. More- developed. Japan could, therefore, with over, if you consult history you will find out even incurring the trouble and that France supported America, Great minent expense of stationing troops, as Great Britain supported Spain and the United Britain did in India, acquire big com: Stater nap este accorded on the ground of humanitarian principles, that of Great Britain for self-preservation in the Napoleonic campaign, while the United States wanted to enjoy the facilities of the Panama Canal
ous,
Letter alleged to have been written by Dr. Sun Yat-sen to a high personage in Japan
mercial morts in China. Thus the benefits that will accrue to her are doubly great. This is what I mean, araforcanid, that she will hap to the forefront of the world's greatest Powers
supported The
By assisting the Chinese to overthrow thoir despotic Government all the three merita mentioned above will accrue to the country that accords the support. What is the fear, then which prevents the Proposal from being acted upon? It is scarcely necessary to mention that, in order to prevent diplomatic complica Lion, secrecy and adroitness are neces sary for carrying the matter to a succesful issue, or to
I offer my opinion for the interest of the future of the Far East, and entreat you to take it into your careful considera- tion, and to enlighten mo opinionYours, etc.,
with your
(Signed) SUN WEN
For the past twelve year pursuing the revolutionary course along with Dr. Sun. That I am still alive after what occurred last year is miracul- As our declared object was to preserve the integrity of our mother country so it was a great surprise to me WHY JAPAN SHOULD SWALLOW IT, when my attention was drawn to a letter
Japan could, however, never aspire to addressed to a certain high personage by Dr. Sun. The contents of the letter such a position if she continues her indicate in an unmistakeable manner that present policy toward China. The reason In governing China, Yuan he means to reduce China to a state of is this dependency such as that of India; ignores the trend of goncral affairs in the Far East. Outwardly he appears to indeed, he is to China as is Li Yuanyucultivate the friendship of Japan, but he was to Korea
The sop he now takes is altogether indulges in antagonism against her against my cherished hopes, and it is surreptitiously. Consequently in deal- impossible for me to follow his lead any ing with China, Japan will not be able Jongor, I cause this letter to be published to compete with other countries even in order that members of our party may though she has equal opportunity. For be acquainted with, and take into careful instance in the cases of the Honychping Merchants Steam consideration, his recent astounding act. deal, the China The letter is as follows:-
Navigation Company and the Petroleum Concession in Yenchang, either the Chinese Government procrastinated, or it instigated the people to rise in appost- Sir, I have the honour to bring to tin, or it transferred rights originally your notice the desirability of Japan. conceded to Japan to some other country. ussisting China in her efforts to reform, China is now weak and her Government as the adoption of such a policy will tend fears the good feelings between the to relieve the critical situation in the Miutang and Japan should increase, so Far East. To compensate for the Yuan pretends to be eager to cultivate
The aborigines of Formosa have been assistance rendered by Japan, China is her goodwill and at the same time willing to throw open her whole country practises the intrigues prevalent in the giving a lot of trouble to the Japanese to Japanese industrial, and commercial times of feudalism when one kingdom military. According to a Taihoku tele- enterprises. The two countries are so was played off against another, gram to the Asah, the losses so far reciprocally dependent that when the This is how China deals with Japan proposed measures are carried into effect now; when China is stronger it is need- the result will be mutually advantageous. less to say that Japan can only expect On the one hand, it will enable Japan to get even worse treatment. Should to jump to the forefront of the world's Japan refuse to support China, the greatest Powers, and to occupy a position antagonism towards Japan will always Similar to that of Great Britain; while he great while Yuan is in power Even on the other, China will be able after that Government falls on its own preserve her integrity, develop her latent record, Japan cannot inspire the con- resources and become one of the rich fidence of the Chinese people. For, with on the Continent of Anie, out that support, the relations of the two Thus Japan and China will then be in countries can never be as satisfactory as a position, with the assistance of each they should, and they cannot share the other, to maintain the peace of the world benefit that will acerue. and to bring its civilization to a higher level
countring
Buch great work is indeed without a parallel in the chronologies of the world The time is now ripe, and the oppor tunity thus accorded should not be lost. Therefore, I hope you will carefully consider the points enumerated below:-
YUAN SHIH-HAI'S PROMISES,
THE FENALTY OF HESITATION.
THE ABORIGINES OF FORMOSA.
SEVERE FIGHTING WITH JAPANERE MILITARY
sustained by the military are 14 killed, including an officer, and 18 wounded. Among the police force and camp fol lovers the number of deaths is given as 30. Though resistance has been offered to the advance of the Japanese, the abori ginal tribes have placed themselves, in dificulties. Those in the Batoran district, despairing of success, have taken steps to surrender. The Chiof of a village belonging to the Gaogan tribe, who went through the ceremony of formal submis sion some time ago, is now in revolt and hoe assumed an attitude of hostility to the Imperial army. Consequently, the Chiof, and about a dozen followers have
been shot, afternoon of the 5th instant
On the
Speaking from another standpoint, if the Chinese revolutionaries are devoid of
severe fighting took place in the Batoran the support of a strong nation in counce tion with campaign, longer time will be district between the officers on patrol needed to achieve success, and, after and some thirty aborigines, as the result of which fivo savages were killed, and Buccess 18 achieved, they will fail to reform the administration and improve many injured The campaigning troops diplomatic relations On this account then advanced and took possession of a the revolutionaries are now anxiously village of aborigines, and burned five looking for support, and Japan would hate During this conflict Lieutenant rep enormous benefit if she were to give Otaka was shot, and died some time after, this support. This illustrates what I and six privates were The
have said in the foregoing that the two seriously wounded. wountries are so reciprocally dependent that when the proposed measures are carried into effect the result will be mutually advantageous.
In the past days when China was suffering under the despotic rule of the late Ching retime the people rose en bloc, with a view to superseding the Absolute Monarchy by Republicanism. Mintang (2.., the People's Party) holding in high respect humanitarian principles, sought to alleviate calamities caused by bloodshed by negotiating for peace which was arranged between the North and the South, and led to the abdication of the late Ching Emperor, Yuan was subse quently elected as the President of the
ance
WHY JAPAN SHOULD ACT.
on
GREAT BRITAIN'S POSITION.
The
more or loss
THE MONTESSORI METHOD."
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On the 22nd at 11.00 am.—Pressure har inorenced slightly from N. Japan to the Philippines, and over Anmum.
5. Tha typhoon paised near Ampy last evening on a northerly frack At6 am, this morning the centre was in about latitude 27 dez, M. and longitude 118 deg. Ev
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It is said that Japan cannot decide Republic of China, and, on assuming her policy concerning Chine without the office, he took an oath that he would consent of the British Government, but forever observe the Constitution and this is not an obstacle in the way. remain loyal to the Republic of China.al state of affairs in China has been But since then he has acted in direct recently exposed. When Yuan frst took contravention of the Constitution, and over his office, he spent a good deal of against right principles, Under the money in inducing foreign correspon The writer said Our school-room
dents in China to report favourable news name of Republicanism he rules as and express favourable views on Chinese was dusted and kept tidy by the tyrant.
Hence the people are very
The news and opinions thus Montessori children. In it we had onc discontented and indignant, but they affairs. have no means to redress their grievances. retailed were credited by the British long low table and several small wicker Though he is more tyrannical than the Government, The public opinion in chairs, as well as large and smail forms. House of Ching, his authority over the England, Lowever, has since undergone The children were encouraged to bring This marked change. The Tinta stated their pets to discuss and frogs, fish, small country is for less respected. accounts for the repeated insurrections recently that Yuan had not the ability to birds, etc., made their appearance. during the past two years. That the suppress disturbance and restore peace. Invariably the first manifestation of Mintang will rise some day and the Moreover, Great Britain and Trance activity after the Scripture lesson was in revelation will reappear are foregone are the most friendly terms, the the direction of Arithmetic.(Thua the conclusions. But it is difficult to foretell French Government and people have not habit of the ordinary school life asserted when they can achieve success if they are any confidence in Yuan, Be may be seen itself over the idea of freedom and habit devoid of help and-dependent upon their from the cancellation of the Govern seems to have been a stronger motive to own strength,
ment's guarantee of the French-Chinese action than desire) No sums were given Bank Loan. The policy of the British children made their own, or counted. Government towards China is perfect Two boys of five wearied of counting after If, during the period of destruction, peace and order, but it has since hour and usually occupied themselves
HARPATHIAN, British str., 2,005, W. J. Twe Montessori methods with children over a powerful nation were to offer assist discovered its mistake in believing that after that time with a duster.
Ront, 18th June-Philadelphis 1st would the struggle
not be
Yuan is capable of keeping peace and children of seven showed keen interest in 5 years of age would help to form the
April, Case Oil-Standard Oil Co prolonged. Such assistance will not only prevent great internal sacrifices, but will order and preserving the integrity of getting many cums right. (But they had important habits of application, self-
It
that it will now been taught to work them and during restraint and concentration. With classes KBBANG, British str., 2,077, F. Wheeler, also remove foreign entanglements As
eral Jardine, Matheson & Ch. Japan is close to China, and the pros follow the example of France, and the experiment no effort was made le of six or less, the method might be used 19th June Singapore 14th June, Gen- perity or ruination of the one affects the assume a different attitude towards teach how to work sums. So that her throughout the education of the child.
born of former With larger clases it may, and almost KTANGLES, Ohinese str., 1,469, J. Me- China If Japan suggests a practical the desire was other, it is but natural that the revolu method of solving China's problem education and not entirely of Montessori must, become a preen for frivolity and Arthur, 18th June Shanghai 14th tionaries should first seek and from which would lead to permanent peace in freedom.) Some kind of handwork indolence and shirking of effort
June, General, Chines Japanaing
While during the period of construc China, the stop is sure to receive the
activity--some drew some wrote, some tion, when the reform of administration, approval of Great Britain. Since the generally formed the next held for their Japanese Government usually consults the training of the army, the encourage with Great Britain on international modelled in clay, others in card. After ment of education, and the development
to one another, a few would talk of industries are all taken in baod, questions the latter also abspes her policy the recreation a few gave dictation
to moct the wishes of Japan. talents must be borrowed from more
about pictures, others would read. In advanced countries to render assistance. THE HINTANG AS DIE HARDS. "
the afternoon, by common desire, I 45"
told them storios and they did some kind Considering that Japan and China are
of Kindergarten work. Invariably the nations of the same race and same litera- ture, there are weighty reasons for the never have peace unless the governmental time thus passed happily, and there is AwMARU, Japanese str., 3,047, Tominaga, NAHSANO, British atr., 2,591, H. E, Gilroy, rerointionaries to lock for help from powers are in the hands of the Mintang doubt buz that cach child enjoyed his Japan. After Japan has assisted China The reasons are that the Chinese are to reorganize her administration and roughly divided into three clasată, to wit, time in school. But in my mind the to develop her potential resources, the the official class, the Mintang and the experiment, raised many questions. Governments and peoples of the two masses. The last take no active part in With regard to the child. I have grave countries will be on much more intimate politics The official classes male fears as to the efficiency of the Montessori terms than between other countries energetic efforts to protect their personal Method as a means of preparing the child lasts as for life, especially the child over 5 years Gmines n the country to Japanese labour long as they are in power. As soon as of age. I entirely agres that those China will open all the but their energy
offer no activities for which desire is strongest and merchants, and enable Japan to they are out of power they monopolize the commercial field in China. resistance. Such was the conspicuous are those in which the child will most When the time comes, China will desire example of Yuan himself when he was easily, most happily and afficiently to free herself from the restrictions distaissed by the ex-Prince Regent. Tuan express himself and that the Montessori imposed by former international doal considered himself fortunate for having System does encourage activity and ings, and to revise unfair treaties, she escaped death, and attempted nothing discourage any possibility of laziness is, will need Japan's support in handling whatsoever by way of resistance. I think, its very best point. But, regard
She will also diplomatic questions."
The Mintang, however, is composed of ing the nature of life, with which the depend on Japan's advice to reform her persons of different type; its members are child will gradually become acquainted as laws, judiciary and prison system fearless and determined to attain the end he reaches youth and manhood in the facilitate the they have in view. Thongh the front sphere of character, the injustice of the Moreover, Japan can abolition of the extraterritoriality by ones may fall, baving to bear this brunt facts of life with the corresponding ging her consent first. This will be of the misfortune con not be sup-and, in the sphere of actual work, the those behind will still demand for self-control and endurance; beneficial to the Japanese becanso it will forge ahead. onable them to live in the interior of preased even during the Ching Dynasty demand for skilled workers in every China. By the time Chine regains her when they were ruthlessly dealt with by branch of life, the increasing competition control over Customs she will enter into the authorities. Any one who has for every position, I think, that in making commercial alliance with Japan, studied the conditions in China will happiness the principal motive of action, whereby Japanese manufactures imported realize that, as long as the Mintang fails this system is wrong. I cannot see how FERNLEY, British str. 2,471, R. C. Apple into Chinu and Chinese raw materials to attain its object, China will never have the mechanical processes of Arithmetic canton, 20th June-Moji 12th June, Coal imported into Japan will be exempted peace. Therefore, it is perfectly clear be taught or the mysteries of spelling and Order from paying duties. The prosperity of that the preservation of goace in China written English met with and these are HAYANG, Britisk str. 1,383, Hodgins, Japanese commerce and industry will depends the solution of one and only surely the requirements in the actual work 1st June watow 31st Juze, Geo-
eral Doughs Laprak & Co. go hand in hand with the developiant one probleron
of life. Nor do I think that the of the natural resources of China
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It is my firm conviction that China can
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20th June-Moji 15th June, General, 10th June Shanghai 13th June, Mails
Jardine, Matheson & Co. and General Nippon Yusen Kaisha. BESLARIO, British str., 2010, W. Hastie, PUMPENE, British str., 1,624, V. 0
Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Rice and General Chinese 16th June-loji 10th June, Coal Bird, 19th June--Baigon Mih June,
Johmer, 19th June Bangkok 11th 14th June-Zamboanga 10th June, BOLLIFOR, Norwegian str. 850, T. A PIRA NANO, British str., 1,012, J. Scott,
June, Rice Order, Timbor, Order.
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(E. 10 8.E. winds, Jlight to modër- jušejov-roast,rain
Improving later. Strong E. winda,
moderating
[§.W. or variabe South coast of China between
Hongkong and Lamocks, winds molerate
to light, Bouth coast of China between The same a
Hongkong and Hainan. 1 No. 1.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
Station.
Vladvostock Nemuro Hakodate
Toklo Kochi Nagasaki Kagoshima Oshima Naha
Benin Is Cheloo Weihaizei Haskoy. Lobang
REGISTER.
- 22ND JUNE, 1914, A.M.
Klokdang **** Changeha Shanghai Gutzlaff Sharp Penk Amoy
Swatow
Taiboku
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29.73
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29.60
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29.90
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29.76
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29.92
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Force.
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on the level of the sad in luchas, tenths and
2 TEMPERATURE, in ∙Abade, In dogress Fahrenheit,
3 HUMIDITY, in percentage of naturation, numidity of air antarted with moisture being, Avo.
4 Dramotion or Wind, to two points.
6 FORCE OF WIND, according to Beaufort Boate.
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6 STATE OF WHarman, b bĺng sky, a detached glosd, i drlasting rain, ( fog, a gloony, h koil A light-ing, o overoset, p prasing abowoce, a squally. r coin, a snow, b thunder, v viability, wdow (won
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HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER
Hongkong Observatory, June 22nd.
Previous On Date On Date
Day Fat
Temperature Barometer
Kumidity Wind Directi
Foros Winther Rain.
af2 p.m. 6 a.m.
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HONGKONG TIDE TABLE
From 23rd to 29th June, 1914:
HIGH WATER
DAYE
H'kong-
Height
LOW WATRE.
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Mesn
(Time
Tase,
23 m 8 7 7 4-5 1
10 6583 7! 24 840
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Mattock, 18th June Bangkok 19th Shimizu, 20th June Chaton 13th June, General Jardine, Matheson & June, Coal-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. Fr
SHOHSING, British str., 1,307, Tucbbon,
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