This conference should not make a bargain between one group of militarists and another, It should not dispose of jobs and spoils. It should not go into recriminations. It should limit itself to fundamental problems, to the abolition of the tuchunate, the disbandment of troops and local self-government. This is the first time that the people have taken a stand. The revolution came from above. The old Constitution and the old Parliament were created from above. But this programme is formulated by the masses, by merchants, students, petty officers and small officials. But the mere shrieking of it from the housetops will not make iq' an accomplishment, nor will it strengthen the morale of the masses. A recognized body is needed to consider and make practicable this programme. Such a body will be the Shanghai Reorganization Conference.
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