"Regarding the Chinese political situation I have no systematic plans, since the Central Government it Nanking is solely responsible for the reconstruction of China, But personally T am of opinion that the first and foremost important thing after the termination of the civil war is to restore peace in the various provinces with a view to enable ing the Chinese people to resume their former occupations, and ther to make due preparations towards the political reconstruction of Chins. It is, therefore, too early to talk about the reconstruction of the republic at the present moment' when the bare existence of the majority of the people is in danger.
With reference to. military affaire T am of opinion that. one-fourth of present strength of the Nationalist army (2,000,000 officers and men) will be quite sufficient for national defence. For instance, after the suppression of the Communists in Canton, 1 immediately reduced the Kuangtung army to 60,000 officers and solders, and the troops will.be further disbanded after the complete suppression of the native bandits and pirates in the province, in accordance with the agreement just reached by the five commanders-in-chief of the army last week at the Western Hills, ore Bee eas ree Concerning diplomatic problemes"
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