The Archive · 1936

Ancient Lineage

It As believed that the Hung Shun Hui, or Abundance of Luck Society, originates from the Hung League, the known history of which dates back to the reign of Emperor Kung Hsi, who ascended the throne 1682, "The League was formed in the south and later extended to" all paris of China, especially the Yang-ae volley and the south, The Hung Shun Hui is believed to have been modelled on the Hung League, like many other secret societies allliated with the original League. Though fat first Intended for the mutual help of members, some of these societies degenerated into a notorious state, with their members engaged malt sorts of vice, The Hung League is one of the best known secret societies in China, it was said that Dr, Sun Yat-sen, the Jate Kuomintang leader, once wes a member,

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