New York, Feb. 19.
Chinatown here today greeted the Chinese lunar new year with the greatest demonstration in local history and also collected a sum of US$40,000 for the purchase of ambulances for Chinese soldiers.
Parading through the streets in fancy costumes and shooting off hundreds of firecrackers in traditional manner, the Chinese participants treated a crowd of 20,000 to an inspiring display of patriotism. Chinese and Americans alike contributed willingly to the well-known Lion, representing the spirit of United China. At leat U.S$40,000 in cash was contributed and this sum will be used for starting a fund to purchase 100 modern ambulances for the Chinese army.—United Press.
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