SL Dr. Kung 'Han 4; a Desce nt of Con- fucius in the 75th Generatio , Who Has Been Visiting the United States. HE oest living guamber of the family of Confucius has for centuries inherited the title of Duke and is known as the Holy Duke Kang. The present head of the family is of the 73d generation from Confucius, himself, but there are descendants living in collateral branches, 85 generations in descent fron the' great teacher, Dr. H. F. Kung, known in China as Kung Han Li, now, like the Duke, a follower of the Christian religion, speaker of the Shantung Provisional Assembly, and one of the Shantung delegates to the Peace Conference .in Paris, who has been visiting the United States, is a descendant of the great sage in the 75th gen- eration, and is the first descendant of C onfucius 0 visit America. The following' article, writ. ten for this newspaper by Dr. Kang, gives an authoNtative picture of the great leader of Chinese thought." 4 CONFUCIANISM--A LIVING FORCE ons set roe By Dr. HF . Kung, Descendant of Confucius JE E holy sage of China, my honorable an- eestor who is now known to the world gut: side of China as Confucius, was really a - man named Kung. The Chinese call him Kung, Ms name; Fu, the. word for Father, and Tee, a er, or Kung Fu Tse, properly transiatéd, Kung, the Father of Teachers, the phrase in which he is always referred to by the He was born in the Province of : Born 551 Yiars Before Christ orn In the shadare of ths sacred mountain In B. C,, Kung, the Father of Teachers, | beinz w mythological character. He historical one. His father has 'throughout the world as ny Light of China, Laight of China Descendant of the Great Confucius, V siting America, Writes of the Real Meaning of Confucianism, and | Shows How the Master Who First Stated the Golden + Rule Has Influenced the Life of the Chinese. Ny aN % Confucius Yellow Temple in Pekin t6 Which Reverend Scholars Go When They Have Completed Their Course of Study. things that are far more likely now than they were when he an- nounced his belief in them, 2400 years ago. "When the great principle of Univérsalism is accepted the whole world becomes a republic. The people elect men of virtue, talent and ability. They en- deavor to find out the basis of sincere' agreement and cultivate universal peace. Provision is made for the aged till their death. Employment is given to the middle-aged, and the means of self-development is offered to the young. Widows, orphans, childless men, and all those dis- abled by disease are supported by the state. Each man has his rights protected, and each wom- an her individuality safeguarded. They produce wealth not for the purpose of throwing it away or of keeping it for their own grati. fication, but disliking idleness they labor, not alone with a view to their personal advantage. In this spirit selfish scheming is suppressed and finds no way to arise. Robbers, filchers and the rebellious do not exist, hence, the outer doors remain opened and unlocked." To one of his disciples, who asked advice concerning a duty that he felt he owed to his dead parents, the Master said: "Since * you have not yet learned to serve living men how can you un- * dertake to serve their spirits?" And when another asked him about death, hie replied: "While (AY 1 do not know life, how can I consider death?" ! of His disciples report that he » ee : _-_ snr - > CAN ANA ANY INE IN NEE NY / FJ yy ra The Grave of Confucius, with Monument, Candle sticks z Chinese. Worship twas moderate in all his state. navel with dignity, preserved his self-respect the presence of ways bowed in salute of those he was careful of his person everything about him was in i not sit down unless his mat was exactly in posi. tion. In his home the tunic that he wore had the right sleeve shorter than the other so that it would not interfere with his ia He ate sparingly, but was inordinately f of ginger, he had by him constantly. He preferred undergarments of silk or grasslinen, he al lative a y ments; that Kingdom of Lu grew in wealth until its fame spread throughout China. Its vie became noted for prosperity and for exemplary conduct. - No men, in fact, were 50 honest ss men of Lu. The inhabitants of Lu no locked the doors of their houses, and they laid the birth of he Fools Stored ia the' open, ] 1 of a son. and were as mo It was during this period from the time he one in Lu would steal : was 28 until he was 26, after having had six years upon the necessity as a public official and dministrator, that he : studied and reflected ely Or life hos the rules of Sigeating th maxims was: a antes, ; it. thought is fruitléss, but thought without reading In the trade. Within two years he received a substantial promotion, and just after this promo: tion he was married, in accordance with the Chi- and a year later was blessed with that should govern than We It was during this time that he formulated Wn to us and is known onfuei ism. years of mourning for his mother three he reappearsd among i 4 7 i "Personal Virtues always spoke with deliberation; ht he never indulged in super-- and ways slept in a nightgown that was half again' longer 7 © Confuc aries, ignorant The Traditional Portrait of Confucius. The Confucian Creed of Conduct . Fidelity and Truth. Suavity and Respect. Dignity of Carriage. Precision of Words and Actions, Avoiding Prejudice. Restraining the Passions. Cherishing 'Good Impulses. Adhering to the Just Mean. Self-Examination. Scrutiny of Secret Motives. Religious Reverence. Fear of Self-Decéption. Rejection of Error. Comprehension of the Truth. Quickness of Mora} Perception. Insight Into Providence. Study of the Laws of Nature. Study of the Constitution of Man. Study of the Records of History. Lines of Social Improvement Filial Piety. Fraternal Love. Conjugal Fidelity, Care in Choice of Associates. Strictness in Intercourse of theSexes. "Attention to Established Rules. Instruction to Children. Caution Against Partiality. Harmony with Neighbors. Regard for Frugality. Science of Government. Power of Combination. Reverence for Heaven and Ancestors. Discrimination in Choice of Agents, Love for the People. Zeal of Education. Strictness in Executing the Laws. Wisdom in Conducting War, * Righteousness in Rewards and Pun. ishments, Liberality in Admitting the. Expres. sion of Sentiment. Srpsliy in Expenditures, with life and refuses to speculate as to whether there was any existence sfter death, { turn at death to Buddhism, in the hope that yd : souls Buddha will look after theirs, There is no conflict anism, ba man Dn Chrivtl