The Archive · 1929

Objects of the Revolution

"The object of the National Revolution in China is to bring: about, rational equality and freedom for China. Now the military period has already terminated and the' nation tus been re-united. The Kuomintang, [whose policy commands the respect Jand confidence of the people, has een firmly established in power and has organized a. strong government Nanking. It is the decision of the National Government to devote its attention to construction affairs in the country and at the same time adopt adequate diplomatic measures: to. restore all lost privileges, such tant' automony, Consular Jarisfiction concessions, settlements and eased territories, inland navigation ud the stationing of foreign troops in China, which the Powers had for-'eé upon China under the coercion the "Gunboat Policy." We want all unequal treaties between China ud foreign countries abrogated and conclude new treaties of equality and reciprocity' in their stead,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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