杨桐(Young Tong)致孙中山函 (1912年1月15日)

(原文)

P.O.Box 807,Honolulu, T.H.,Jan.15, 1912.

Dr.Sun Yat Sen,President Chung Wah Republic.

Dear Sir:

My name may seem strange to your eyes and cause your mind to recall, one by one, the many acquaintances you have made in this country, yet I am glad to say that I once had the honor of conversing with you personally, of affairs concerning our country, at Hilo, Hawaii, during you last visit in these islands.

Now that you have, practically, accomplished your object, and are unmistakably placed at the head of our newly established and longed-for Republic, you are not only a benefit to the four hundred million souls of our country, but also an honor to your family and our “Choy Hang” clan.I sincerely congratulate you for your success, and for the noble work that you have done for the future happiness, prosperity, and strength of our nation.

The minds of our fellow-countrymen in this country have greatly altered since the beginning of the revolution.Many, who were formerly supporters of the worthless Manchu emperor, are now helpful Republicans.The revolutionary movements have been closely followed by all, and it has given us great joy to hear of the rapid success of our Fellow-Revolutionists.Mass-meetings were held to show our interest in the cause, parades were directed to show our joy, and red-white-and-blue flags were raised to show our sympathy.You have, undoubtedly, already heard of this rising spirit of our Chinese people in Hawaii nei.For further information on the subject, your worthy son, who has so kindly consented to carry this letter to you for me, is in a far better position to tell you.

Without doubt, when the Republic is firmly established, China will be in need of men of various occupations.In this case, if you should see any chance for me to render my humble service to our dear country, will you kindly write to me at the address given above, or wire to me at the Liberty News, if it requires my immediate action? I am, at present, under employment in one of the steamers of the Inter Island Steam Navigation Company, with whom I have worked for twenty years.

Thanking you in advance, and wishing you continuing success.

I am your obedient servant,

Young Tong (杨桐).翠亨村

P.S.A.H.Wong(王雩庆), who is a member of the Tong Ming Society, and who has the honor to be called upon to write this letter, sincerely joins in all congratulations and best wishes.

(Y.T.)

(译文)

檀香山807号信箱,1912年1月15日

致中华民国总统孙逸仙博士。

尊敬的先生:

我的名字对您而言似乎有些陌生,会让您一一回忆您在这个国度的熟人。但我仍高兴地说,当您上次访问檀香山时,我曾经有幸和您就国家问题单独谈话。

现在事实上您已经完成了您的目标,不愧是我们长期追随的新共和国领袖。您不仅是四万万同胞的恩泽,而且是您的家庭和我们翠亨人的光荣。我真诚祝贺您的成功,祝贺您为国家未来的幸福、繁荣、强大所做的神圣工作。

自革命爆发后,这里华侨有了很大变化。过去许多人是支持无能的清政府的,现在成了积极的共和主义者。所有人紧跟革命运动,我们非常高兴听到革命同志迅速成功的消息。群众集会表明了我们对事态的关注,游行直接抒发了我们的喜悦,红—白—蓝旗被升起来表达我们的共鸣。毫无疑问,您已经得知了夏威夷华人焕发的精神。有关这些的进一步信息,您出色的儿子比我更适合告诉您这些,他好意地同意替我带这封信给您。

毫无疑问,当共和国稳固地建立,中国需要各行业的人。如果您认为有机会让我为亲爱的祖国效劳,请您按上面提供的地址写信给我,或者需要我立即采取行动的话,通过《自由新闻》发电报给我。目前我受雇于内陆航运公司,我在那儿工作了20年。

提前谢谢您,祝愿您继续成功。

翠亨村杨桐 谨呈

附:王雩庆,他是同盟会会员,他替我写了这封信,同致所有的祝贺和美好的祝福。