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MOHAMMEDANS IN CHINA.

AN INTERESTING LECTURE.

Before the China Society, at the School of Oriental Studies on March 15th, with Sir J. Denison Ross in the chair, Mr. Isaac Masou, F.R.G.S., read an interesting paper en The Mohammedans in China," from which the following are extracts ; —-

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YESTERDAY'S MATCH.

Only one competition game was played off at the Club ground, yesterday after- noon. In the Handicap Deubles. F. A. Fritmond and M. II, Roffey (-1/8) `beat M. E. F. Airey and F. B. Fiordren (†13.1); 6-4, 6-3. This afternoon Redmond and Roffey meet Major Lloyd and A. B. Raworth in the same competition.

Most Westerners who have resided in China are aware that Moliammedans form. an appreciable part of China's population. † It is also known that in the Republican flag of fire strips of colour the white strip considered "to" represent. the Moslem inhabitants of the land. Estimates at their There was a very interesting friendly present numbers vary all the way from four fatch played off yesterday between R millions to thirty millions. The most care and H. Hancock (the holders of the Open ful calculation I know is found in Mr. Doubles Championship for 1921) and J. B. Marshall Broomball's Islam in Chick Peaman and Wong Fo Keung, The match attracted quite a number of spectators. and is based upon over 200 replies to The Hancock brothers won the first two questions sent fo misionaries. The sets in great style, but in the third set estimates so obtained range from five to Perman and Wong got in some very good ten millions: In the absence of a reliable work and won the set. The approaching census, we may assume the number to be thunder shower prevented the match being about eight millions, scattered over the finished. Both the Hancocks appear to ba whole country, but found in large propoziù fairly good form and H. Hancock tion in Kansu, Yunnan, Szechuan, and scored with some very fine shots down the Chili of China propor, and in Chinkiang right hand side of the "Court. and. Chinese Turkestan, on the north- western border. When and how Moslems first entered China are matters of un- certainty. The traditious of Meslams on this point are interesting, but rest on slender foundations. We do not know of ang Chinese Moslem book written as long

three-hundal years, though biblography of about 150 tiles exist. Some of these profess to be historical, and tell of Moslems reaching China 10 years ago, but no satisfactory proofs are given The above is the purport of a telegram of such claims, and the kilêner which covers received from Mr. Bibby by Mr. Gallagher 1,000 years, from the supposed" entry, of Alessis. Jardine, Matheson & Co.. down to the 1715 century, and the absence yesterday. From the nature of the mes of documents, must be regarded us un-age it is presumed that the "Brat game' arourable to the claim. There is, however, was played on handicap lines.

The Hongkong teum evidence to justify the belief that some

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INTERPORT POLO.

THE HONGKONG TEAM AT MANILA.

The first two interport polo matches sulted in one game each. Hongkong lost between Hongkong and Manila" have re

The first game by four goals to âre, but playing level in the second game, they -suceded in defeating the Manila tesin

by eight goals to five,

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Mohanimsans Trached China during the W. Lent (1) E. by P. & O. S. N. CO.

early centuries of the Moslemen There Major-General Sir John Fowler (3) and. were two routes of arrival, by the sea and Capt. Neville (back), Reserve player: loy fast. That by se went as far as Capt. Fisher). The team left Hongkong ou Monday, April 21th, for Manila by the Haugchow, and very little attempt was

2. Keystone State. made to alvaner into the interior, so the arrivals by se remaibed it the cost, and those by land remained in the interior, forming communities ilt certain centres. In all probability these arrivals were not numerous, nor were the

Moslems prominent before the 19th century of our era. In 126, after the acression of Kublai Khan, a decree ordering That Slesionis, among others, should military duty, would imply that they were then regarded as an integral part of the nation. In 1227 & Mussulman observatory was established in Peking, with a Persian at the head of it, and the following year w medical hall, was opened at Peking by a Monleui. In 1289 a oslon High School was establishes in Honan province. It is recorded that Susid Adjuł, a reputed des. cendant of the Prophet, was appionted

governor of

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The following will represent the Hong kong Garrison. Shanghai, on May 10th and lith:-Capt. Oliver, R.G.A. "(empt.); Major Bagnall, Captain Havelock Davies Land Lieut. Graba ROAD. Captain L Fleming, 102nd Grenadier: Lieut. Beatty. 3.S fagnalia; Rev Purcell, R.N.. Lieut. Stewart and Midshipmen Hayter and Sparkes, H.31.S. Herkins.

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We an offcially informed that the Yunnan, by the Kublai Kiengral Agents and Consulting. Com- Khun. His 2011, Nasir-ud-Din.mên- mittre, of the Canton Insurance Office tinaed hv Marco Polo, di much Ltd., will, at the forthcoming meeting of

shareholders to spread Islam. He also became governor 15th instant, declare a final dividend of to be held on Friday, the of Yunnan, where he died in 1292, From the time of Kublai Khan the number of $17 per share in respet of working account 1220, and add the balance of Moslems increased considerably, by immi 9600,630.19 to, underwriting suspense ac gration and inter-marriages, by conversion, count; and they will further declare an and by the adoption of children; the incrise interim dividend of $18 per share in being most evident in the western parts of respect of the working account 1921 and China; Kaasu apl Tugun especially beenrry forward the sum of $4,150.432.00. coming strongholds of Islam. It was in these provinces that political rising tock place during the Manchu reign, when the Moslems made attempts at independence.

The Mohammadans of China style them selves the "Ching Chen Chin, the pure and true religiou. More familiarly they use the term "Chia-men," often seen on the signboard exposed in the shops of believera, especially those dealing it forstuffs. The Lerm in general use by believers and others isHin hin chiao." The character "Hin" is understood in its general traning of "to return," "go back." It is by no means clear how the term samé fo be used in con- nction with, the Moslems. It is sometimes asserted that the Moslems of China form a type easily distinguished from other Chinese, thas indicting foreign origin.

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To obtain a satisfactory in of Moham- mela's beliefs and practices, in China, it is necessary to investigate Moslem literature in Chinese Of recent years there has been quite a little activity in producing truety and magazines, and a complete list of Moslem productions will number about 150 In habits and deportment and by their titles, Some of the recent literature is clanuishi social aid religious life, Moslems polemical, attacking both Christianity and may be detected from others, but not in my Buddhism. The venation of God, as to experience, by spatial racial features. In His unity and attributes is much the same

TRAYED Irum 29, Wong Nei Chúng Rd official life they have been more prominent as in the Jewish on Christian faiths. Adam

Friday, 22ad, AIRDALE BITCH, with on the military side than as civil rulers. was one of the six "ewinent prophets, the ni Tottenham on the possibility of Collar, Licence No. 900. Finder Communicato Their traditions as warriors may account others being Noab, Abirala, Moses, David, Labour Government. The Coalition, he with Drs. Kaw Bros., Rooms and 8 Alexan- for this; but it may also be in part due to and Jesus. We are told that the sacred books said, was dead. They could only look to dra Buiklings Hongkong. the fact that civil official life necessitates given by God couler 101. Of these ouly meat took up the task of ruling the coun it now for reference. Whatever" Govern much more contact with religiousand social four remain: the Poumat given to Moses, duties at variance with their own religious the Paslas given to David, the Prizily would have also to take up the heri tage that would come down to it from beliefs and practices than is called (Gospel) given to Jesus, and the Korau given the Coalition. If the Labour party were for from military. officers. Polygamy to Mohammed. Whilst Moslems profces to to come into power on the crest of se unongst Moslems in China, accept the Pourat of Moses and the Pralms great wave, such as unemployment, they as elsewhere. Foot binding has been prac-and Gospel, their versions of these differ would have to take over strongest heart UITE of 5 ROOMS, 2nd FLOOR of

obligations that those sccepted by would wanke day but the and no diference has been made by Moslem Christians. Amongst phenomena chimed quake. women. This strengthen the belief that for Mohammed is that he cleft the moon accomplish their task if they felt they very few women eutered China as Moslem with bis finger. It is interesting to read rested upon the sound common-sense of the people. He hoped the vengeance immigrants. Women from outside would what is offered in proof of this miracle.

meted out to the Coalition would bo not have been likely to have adopted it. The Christians ask why it is that only people worthy of the great treason it had served veil for women is found only at and around in "Arabia saw the cleaving of the moon.

upon a simple people. Ho Chow, in Kansu, of the Moslem com-We. answer that some" people in Persia munities.

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It is in the religious beliefs and practices ences of time and location to take into that Mohammedans are clearly marked off account. Daytime in China is night-time from their countrymen of other religions, in America, so it n be understood that there is almost as much comfort and Absence of idolatry and the utter contempt all the world could not see the moon at pleasure in wearing Pince-nez Ere which the Moslem has for polytheistic the same time.

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