The Archive · 1929

Rights and Duties

quate protection of foreigners. well as of her own people, and deonstrates her ability to hold the seales of justice evenly, then foreigners will readily consent to the abrogation of extraterrtorlality and other privileges, Very much the sime point was stressed in General Chiang Kai shek's speech on the Russian situation, of which an authorized version was issued for publication three days ago, Slogans and speeches will not carry, tus through, said General Chiang, The unequal treaties will never be abolished by military force. Our strongest force lies in the habilitation of the country. If we want the Powers to respect our rights, we must build up a strong and ficient central government and bring about peace and prosperity, throughout the country.

That is the only sound point of view and it may be commended to the reflection of those in whom enthusiasm outruns re son, But it is greatly to be wished that the Powers would reply to Dr, Wang's note of April 27, asking them to take up the discussion of extraterritoriality. There is reason to believe that they have made up their minds what to say; and to say it now, plainly, would clear the air and steady: the situation, Delay is breeding il temper, and pi ka Side Ale reg eat implrites and grows he-hy new

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