The Archive · 1928

Chiang Kai-shek's Broader View

General Chiang Kai-shek seems to be the one man of the Contre Party whose views have broadened during the past few months and who appears to be seeking for a fundamental solution of the governmental and party problems rather than the mere preservation of himself and his henchmen in power. If this view should be correct, "he may assume leadership in the Centre Party and oust Mr. Chang Ching-kiang, whose personality is one of the most amaz. ing in Chin He is unfortunately crippled and it is necessary for him to be carried in and out of places and yet he gives evidence of tremendous energy and "a terrific capacity for political intrigue, He seems to be able to undo all opposition and to prevent himself from political eviction in every quarrel in which he has participated, The real test of his power will come when hho seeks to form a new Cabinet to consist almost entirely of his. ap-

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