"Our national revolution may be divided into three periods:—(1) from the first year of the Republic to the 12th year, when the revolution had been a' complete failure; (2) from the 12th year of the Re public to the 15th, when, with the Teorganization of the Kuomintang, the revolution was revived; and (3) from the 15th year to the present, which marks the beginning of the real revolution. The dificult. circumstances under which Chinese revolutionists had to struggle were ly unprecedented in the annals of revolution in the various countries in the world. Besides colossal Internal obstacles, the Chinese re-volationists have had to grapple with two foreign inf ame ly, the Third International and foreign imperialism, which has harassed China through the une treaties. These two influences have tried in every way to hinder the accomplishment of the revolution, "Just a minute ago, one of you asked mo when national unification in' China will be attained. In answer, I would say that, it has already been attained. The question that is confronting the Government now is how to build up a new China based upon the Three People's Principles of Dr, Sun, Paucity of Men "With regard to national reconstruction, the recent general meeting of the Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang adopted practical measures for carrying this out. While there is a paucity of compe: tent men to carry out the work of reconstruction just now, I believe this handicap will be easily overcome in the near future.
The Chinese national revolution has been straggling against various adverse influences in the world. China occupies an important po tion in the-family of nations and in order to achieve universal peace, We rust first acquire independence and equality so as to accelerate Beadatonal, development. The Usted States of America Tighteous principles and aim at world brotherhood. I hope, therefore, that these two great republics, on the Pacific will constitute the.
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