Parsing error occurs when special characters are encountered.. in SAX

[Ranjith Kodikara]

I have written a xml parser java program to parse xml files and display. I am using SAX and my java class extends DefaultHandler. In characters() method I get the content of the tag as new String(ch, start, length).   The xml files I get to parse with this program includes special characters. They are replaced by appropriated notations ( ie: it replaces & for &) in the server which generates xml files.   This is my output:   Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name " Kandy "  conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are s till lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts &  crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. The reafter witness a Cultural show.   Please see there are two carriage return (line break) before and after a special character. How do I overcome this issue?   Any help will be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Ranjith