A Series of Speeches at Hualian Port by the Taiwanese People's Party

On July 10, 1927, Chiang Wei-shui established the Taiwanese People's Party under the slogan “Compatriots must unite; unity brings strength.” He advocated for “ensuring a democratic government, establishing a sound economic organization, and abolishing unreasonable social systems.” Six months after it was established, there were already fifteen branches of the party throughout Taiwan, with members coming from all over. Some of the most important activities by the party were opposing policies for opium users, opposing aggression against China by Tanaka’s cabinet, and raising a strong voice regarding the Wushe Incident. In February 1931, the Japanese police issued an order to disband Taiwanese People’s Party. Chiang Wei-shui and others were arrested. On August 5 of the same year, Chiang passed away and the party completely dissolved.
This picture was taken in 1928 during a series of speeches put on by the Taiwanese People's Party at Hualian Port.