1987, Alley died in Beijing at the age of 90. He donated all the priceless cultural relics accumulated in his life to the country, leaving only an autobiography of the alley for future generations. In this autobiography, Alley recorded the deeds of many foreign friends who contributed to the revolution in China, but never mentioned his own contribution.
Today, we list him as one of China's top ten international friends.
19 18, a soldier of the new Zealand expeditionary force during the first world war, Louis? Alley fought French laborers in China and Shantung, and Yan also fought in Europe.
They smashed the enemy's repeated attacks from the end of March to the beginning of April and held their ground. Louis, 2 1 year old? Avery even won the medal of the former Prince of Wales.
The Chinese workers fought bloody battles on the battlefield but didn't get the honor they deserved, which deeply touched Alley. 1926 With the continuous advancement of China's Northern Expedition, news from China kept reaching Alley's ears, so he decided to go to China to see the specific situation. 1927 April 2 1 day, Louis, who is only 30 years old? Alley crossed the ocean to come to China.
At this time, Shanghai was surrounded by foreign powers, and foreign powers scrambled to carve up the leased land. On the Huangpu River, foreign warships from Chen Zhe crossed, and shadows hung over the whole Shanghai. Under prosperity, crises abound. During his work in Shanghai, Alley went deep into the masses and forged deep feelings with the people of China and China. Avery was surprised at the huge gap between the rich and the poor. Only a few rich people live in splendid buildings, while a large number of poor people struggle to survive in narrow, crowded and stinking alleys.
At this time, he worked as a fire inspector and an industrial inspector in the French Concession. From the nature of his post, he is a typical colonial soldier, but he deeply sympathizes with China's human sufferings.
Alleys use holidays to travel to Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Shandong, Henan and other provinces. China's long history and rich cultural heritage make Alley feel sorry and angry about China's humiliation. He is eager to do something for China.
In 1930s, disasters occurred in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Shandong and other places, and people in China lived in dire straits. Alley took part in the disaster relief activities in China during her vacation, and witnessed the tragic situation of the people and many social inequalities. It is precisely because of Allen's experience in China that he has strengthened his determination to contribute to the revolutionary cause in China.
1932, Alley was introduced to Soong Ching Ling, and at Soong Ching Ling's initiative, the first Marxist study group for foreigners in China was established. Alley actively promoted Marxism, wrote a lot of articles about China people's anti-Japanese struggle and sent them abroad. These articles have played an important role for foreigners to understand the situation in China and publicize the China Revolution.
Louis? Alley said firmly: None of us can remain neutral, and every international who knows this war must devote himself to it in his own way. ?
1937 after the outbreak of all-out War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Alley has been devoted to War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to help the people of China resist the Japanese invaders. At this time, China was fully attacked by the Japanese army. During the war, a large number of people died, farmland was deserted, machines were destroyed and factories were bombed. China's economy, which was finally developed, suffered a devastating blow. China suffered heavy losses in the war because the factories were not started enough to provide strong economic support for the Anti-Japanese War.
In order to change this unfavorable situation and organize effective economic forces to support the Anti-Japanese War, Alley ran around and talked with Si Nuo and others many times, and decided to organize the China Industrial Cooperation Association. 1April, 938, the first one was established in Shanghai? Committee for the Promotion of Industrial Cooperation? , abbreviation? Republic? . Speaking of which, Republic? This abbreviation still has some meaning. So-called? Republic? Translate into English? Working together? , that is? Working together? These two words not only express everyone's joint efforts, but also represent the industrial movement and cooperative action initiated at present.
1938 In August, with the support of Soong Ching Ling and others, the China Industrial Cooperation Association was established in Wuhan, with Kong Xiangxi as the chairman and Aili as the technical adviser in charge of industrial cooperation affairs of the Executive Yuan. Luoyang, Baoji, Chengdu and Ganzhou also set up offices. ? Work hard. Work together? This is the slogan of the cooperative. Driven by this slogan, everyone is enthusiastic and produces a lot of materials to put into the market.
These organizations are mainly engaged in chemical, flour, paper and other industries, with small scale and low technical content. These industries have the characteristics of small investment and quick results, which is convenient to avoid enemy bombing. Facts have proved that Alley's choice is completely correct, his thoughts have adapted to the needs of wartime development, and industrial cooperation has developed rapidly. By June 1940 and 10, in just two years, more than 2,400 cooperatives of various types had been established in 16 provinces, with a working population of about 20,000.
Under the severe situation in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the cooperative organizations established by Alley and some international friends not only provided material support for China's Anti-Japanese War, but also resettled a large number of unemployed workers. More and more people took part in the Republican movement under the leadership of Alley, and made outstanding contributions to War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in China.
In turbulent times, it is particularly difficult to open a small factory, let alone launch a Republican movement. I'm afraid only the alley can understand the hardships. From the beginning of the Republican movement in 1938 to the decline of the Republican movement in 1944, it seems that there is only a short period of six years, but it is an extremely difficult six years for Alley.
In the past six years, Alley will go to the Republican headquarters in Chongqing to deal with complicated daily affairs, and he will also go to various places to inspect the work. He is everywhere. The alley is always hands-on, looking at everything. It is under his rigorous and meticulous supervision that the materials all over the country can be effectively deployed. At that time, the transportation and communication facilities were very backward, and the Japanese bombed and searched from time to time. If you are not careful, you may lose your life. However, Alley still relies on amazing perseverance to inspect the work in various places, go deep into the grassroots, understand the needs of the local people, and do his best to help the local people.
The continuous development of the Republican movement not only provided essential materials for the Kuomintang-controlled areas, but also provided a large number of materials and talents for the base areas. In addition, Alley visited Yan 'an three times, and the Republican cause was fully affirmed by his predecessors. 1939, Alley even went to Yan 'an and other places to help set up an ordnance enterprise at the invitation of his ancestors.
Alley's behavior eventually attracted the dissatisfaction of the Kuomintang die-hards. The Kuomintang authorities not only stopped funding the cooperatives, but also strengthened their control, even sabotaged them in secret, and some members of the cooperatives were also tried and imprisoned. Alleys not only visit various places, but also spend a lot of time and energy dealing with them. 1September, 942, the Kuomintang government revoked the post of technical adviser of Alley Republic.
Introduce Louis? Alley's touching story in China, his good friend Si Nuo published an article entitled "Louis? Ellie. Build China Warriors. Si Nuo fully affirmed Alley's willingness to do it himself in his article? China's number one white coolie? The spirit of. Through the vigorous propaganda of Si Nuo and others, the Republican organization of China has received strong support and attention from the international community. Now, if you open the American dictionary, you will find such an entry. Gunho? This is a great affirmation of Alley's career and a symbol of unity, cooperation and courage to explore.
In order to develop the Republic, there must be a large number of talents engaged in the Republic, and the cultivation of talents depends largely on schools. Therefore, Alley actively organized the construction of vocational and technical schools while establishing the Republic. 1942, after being dismissed by the Kuomintang authorities, Alley began his education career wholeheartedly.
1942, Alley and British journalist George? He Ke founded Peili Craft School in Shuangshipu, Shaanxi. Why is it named like this? Perry? On the one hand, it is to commemorate Joseph Perry, an American friend who deeply touched and inspired Alley. On the other hand? Cultivate new people for the dawn of China? We hope to train much-needed technical talents for the China Revolution, which is the school's goal and direction.
1944, the school moved to Shandan County, Gansu Province, and once developed to the scale of nearly 600 people. There are nearly 20 production teams for students to practice, and the teaching policy of combining theory with practice has been implemented, which has been well received by local people.
Alley never married, but adopted some descendants of the poor and revolutionaries. In the era of extremely difficult material conditions, Alley raised them wholeheartedly and trained them into skilled talents. The alley has always been in the child's heart? A loving father? The image of schoolchildren is too small to take care of themselves. Ellie takes care of their daily lives like a biological father. He also personally cut the children's hair and urged them to develop good hygiene habits from an early age. Alleys often say: As the head of the family, I have the responsibility to take good care of you. ?
The school founded by Alley provides a place for children in turbulent times to avoid living on the streets. Are you online? Work hard, work together? ,? Everyone for me and I for everyone? Under the guidance of this spirit of cooperation, Alley has trained a large number of outstanding talents with high professionalism, sense of responsibility, fearless spirit and fighting spirit.
These children have thrived and become the pillars of the motherland. rewi alley, an old friend of China people, should be remembered by us forever.
That's exactly what happened. In memory of Alley, later generations kept his apartment in Shanghai and his cave in Baijiaping, Shuangshipu, Fengxian County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, where a large number of tourists come to visit every year. 20 17 Louis Vuitton jointly organized by China and New Zealand? Alley's birthday120th anniversary, 90th anniversary of his arrival in China and 30th anniversary of his death. 2019165438+1October 25th, Louis Vuitton held a press conference in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. Commemorating the 22nd anniversary of Alley's birthday/KLOC-0 and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of China Republican International Committee.
Alley wrote in his poem how people can be rich:
How short a person's life is
Like a gust of wind blowing
Some people leave a lot of money for their lazy children to squander.
And true wealth should be to do our best for the happiness of the same generation.
What else can you understand?
Time flies and life is like the wind, Louis? The name alley is like a clear spring in the long river of time, washing the souls of generations.