The Archive · 1940

Soldier Worship

Mr. Chen mentions three reasons the soldier should be wor-

io have possessed a lofty per-late Marshal Wu is sonalíty and good virtues of a soldier rarely seen in China. His soldiers were well trained and he never revolted, being loyal to his superiors. He was never covetous of fortune and he had never gone to any foreign concession or settlement or foreign country for protection, it is said. The late poet soldier is said to be loyal to his political ideals based on ancient moral principles and antagonistic to communism.

Although most superstitious Chinese are Buddhists they also always respect Kwan Vu for whom many temples called Kwan Ti (meaning emperor) Miao have been established. Although to worship Kwan Vu (usually dressed in green dragon garment with long black beard and reading a book) can hardly be said to be an orthodox religion in China, it may be called a religion of bravery among certain groups of people interested in outdoor work. For instance, Chinese seafaring men and soldiers like to worship Kyan Vu and the worshipping is particularly prevalent in Kwangtung. He is worshipped also in many Chinese families, German War Council Meets Amsterdam, Jan. 7. The German War Council is meeting tomorrow to establish Germany's final attitude toward neutral nations and important decisions will be reached, it was reported from Berlin today.—Havas.

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