The Archive · 1928

Weakness Invites Encroachment

I have, however, another word to say in record to the future of China's diplomatic affairs. A weak country invites external encroachment. "So car: fundamental policy hould Lo internal improvement, With the cessation of fighting, we should one and all devote our energy towards the improvement and reorganization of our industries and towards the spreading of education among our people. May Ching progress with the rest of the world prosperity and happiness. The friendly nations, it ix hoped, will accord to China sympathetic a sistance in her efforts to realize her aspirations by first freeing her from her treaty. restrictions and, secondly, by giving her material aid, A strong and well ordered China, will mean peace and happiness the world, (Signed)

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

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