A Chinese correspondent writes as follows concerning the Kolao Hui leader, Chen Kin-lung, whose capture was recently reported Chen Kin-lung was staying at an inn in Soochow, together with some 30 comrades, Being u leader, he occupied a and end this farce. If you imagine I will betray my cause, you are greatly mistaken. Live and learn to be convinced that there are men who are ready to sacrifice their life for the good of a cause which will bring happiness to this country for thousands of generations to come." The examining officials are reported tu be in despair and are contriving new methods to melt the stolid Kolao, "They now treat him almost as an equal, feasting him on dainty viands and saturating him with strong samshu in hopes of his letting out some information or a chance word to aid them in discovering something more of this formidable society. So far they have had no success, Such is street talk about the "Eighth Prince of the Kolao." If the rumour has any foundation it shows that the Society is very happy in the choice of its men, who must be thoroughly convinced that the ascendency of the Kolaos would regenerate China and bring on her the blessings of a fatherly government. Of course the aims of the sect, with the exception of overthrowing the present dynasty, are very vague. From the frying-pan to the fire is but one step, and a mian must take care to look before he leaps.
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