T have already mentioned the sympathy of the Cantonese with their hero Fung Ha-wei, the real originator of the boycott movement, whose booklet made such a profound impression on the people, ard whose suicide touched their imaginations, and their hearts. The honour offered to his memory here has been unique. It was at first thought that the big hall connected with the Walam monastery woul? accommodate all who wished to participate in the solemn services but it was soon apparent that special arrangements would have to be'made. Consequently a big mat shed was constructed, and even this was inadequate. for the thousands who came todo the man honour. In a conspicuous place his portrait was hung. This was encircled with blossoms. Others brought crowns and bouquets of flowers and flung them at his feet till there was quite a heap. The songs and ballad which were composed in honour of occasion, some of which were sung, ave boon appearing in the daily papers since, and it must be admitted that many of them are not without spirit, and some of them are touched into'a genuine life by a ting of passion. This is but the out manifestation of the hidden spirit which has organised the boycott.
Another Sidelight on Chinese Life.
For some time past a local worthy connected with the yamen here has been terrorizing his neighbours, and using his influence in order to further his own crafty ends. Recently, however, Chui Hiu-cho—for this is the man's name—connected himself with the Buddhistic Mission that he might use this new relationship as a lever to further his plans, which was further to enrich himself. His character was complained of to the Japanese, and he was ejected from the roll of the Buddhistic Church. This seemed the beginning of his fall. In no country is it so true as in China that the jackals turn on the Tion as soon as they see that he is wounded. Chui fled and cannot be found. The prefect here has been ordered by the Viceroy to produce him, which is somewhat difficult as he is in ignorance of Chui's whereabouts. The prefect therefore has arrested the innocent son of Chui and holds him as a hostage in prison till the father is discovered and arrested or yields himself up to justice, Although the ancient books of China affirm that no son must suffer for the iniquity of his father, yet in actual life this terrible rule is often applied.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.