The international students were determined to die and were willing to die for their country
On the morning of April 29, 1903, more than 40 members of the International Students Association and members gathered to discuss Russia’s intention to invade China. Tang Chan (ie Tang Erhe) suggested calling the ministers of Beiyang and Beiyang to ask them to take charge of the battle. Niu Yongjian pointed out: It is useless to just talk, and students do not take responsibility themselves, but placing responsibilities on others is not the reason for being a citizen. It is advisable to organize a volunteer team on your own to fight against Russia and advocate for the people. All in favor. In the afternoon, a plenary meeting of international students was held in Jinhui Hall. 500 people attended the meeting, and Tang Cha was elected as the interim speaker. Tang Chan, Niu Yongjian, Ye Lan, Kuai Shoushu, Zhou Hongye, Zhang Zhaotong, Wang Rongbao, Cheng Jiatong, Li Shucheng, Weng Hao, Zhang Yunbin and others spoke one after another. Tang Chang said impassionedly: A man says every day that he has no place to die. Today, the actions of the Russians in the three eastern provinces are known to the Japanese alarm. This is really a shameful stain on our country, and it is also a good opportunity for our citizens to shed blood. Once the three eastern provinces are lost, and the eighteen provinces in the interior, outsiders are planting national flags, will the Chinese still have a foothold? By then, it may be impossible to fight to the death. Isn't today a good opportunity for our citizens to shed their blood? The whole audience applauds . Tang Chan said angrily: When international students encounter major problems, they can only send a telegram, send an empty letter, and discuss a long article. Who is willing to bear the slightest blood and blood? He also said that we will discuss it after I have completed my studies and returned to China. way. Hey! By the time you return to China after completing your studies, China will have been dead for decades! Who are you waiting to deceive? He shouted that there are people today who are not afraid of death and are willing to sacrifice their lives to plead for China. He immediately signed and compiled a list. Team, set off today! Some people retorted: With the strength of students, how can they take on this responsibility? Even if all the students are driven to death, they are not enough to serve as the Russian cavalry. Therefore, it is advisable to be careful about taking rash actions, and especially not to make a desperate move. Tang Chan immediately replied: If students are useless, sincerity is useless. Inspired by our country's righteousness, we sacrificed our lives temporarily to act as fuses for artillery and arouse the iron-blooded integrity of the people. At this point, he shouted loudly: When it comes to life and death, he is still thinking carefully, do he still need to prepare blankets and coffins? The meeting decided:
1. Those who are willing to join the volunteer team to go to the enemy , sign within two days; if you do not go to the enemy immediately, set up a separate headquarters to deploy the army.
2. Call various groups in Shanghai to request assistance.
3. Call the Beiyang Minister Yuan Shikai and issue a detailed letter stating that he is willing to subordinate the volunteer team to his command.
4. Send special commissioners to Tianjin to establish relations with Yuan.
5. Send people to various places in the country, various ports in Southeast Asia, and European and American countries to engage in sports.
After the formation of the volunteer team was decided, Ye Lan asked: Is our army doing this for the people? For Manchuria? Niu Yongjian replied: For the people! Everyone applauded. At the meeting, international students signed their names to join the volunteer team. During the meeting of the Fujian Association, 15-year-old Fang Shengxuan asked for his signature to join the team. Weng Hao hugged him and cried: Fang Jun, I will conquer the north and annihilate you, leaving you as the seed of our country's righteous bravery. If you die, you will be more glorious than me. We have been dedicated to serving the country every day, but now I am forced by the situation. I only need to die to pay my responsibilities. The crime cannot be forgiven. You are willing to sacrifice your life and die here. What the hell are you doing? Everyone in the audience cried when they heard this. At the Zhejiang hometown meeting, 16-year-old short boy Pan Guoshou also asked to join the team. His fellow villagers advised him to stay, and also advised him to return to his headquarters or go to the mainland to lobby. Pan refused and cried loudly: "The country will be destroyed for a long time, and the place of death I want is unavailable. I have to join the army and die in the north. It will be an honor to the people of my hometown, nothing more!"
Female student's The *** Love Society also held a special meeting and decided to join the Red Cross Society and join the volunteer team in the northern expedition.