The Archive · 1928

(6) Revolution

Question 27—How should we bear this responsibility? We see Mr. Sun Chung-shan (Sun Yat-sen) working over 40 years for revolution for the purpose of saving China. His Three Principles are a formula for the saving of China, The Nationalist Party is a Party for the saving of China. We ought, in obedience to Mr. Sun Chung-shan's spirit of revolution, extend the Nationalist Party and put the Three Principles into Practice. Ts this a very important matter or not?

Answer—This is a very important matter. We will ceaselessly press forward National Revolution, and put into practice the Three Princi-les, not stopping until we have attained our object, Question 28—Chung-shan's dying injunctions declared that he wished draw together in a united struggle all peoples in the world who will treat our race as their equals. "At present what nations are they which treat us as equals?

Answer—One nation only, the United Soviet; for it, of its own accord, entirely abrogated all unequal " treaties which concerned China, Question 29-—At present what nations are they which do not ae-cord equal treatment to ts?

Answer—They are Britain, Japan, France and the United States—hose imperialistic governments.

Question 30—If we want to put into operation the People's Revolu-ion we must make the masses thoroughly understand the evil of imperialism and traitorous -militarism, and also that, our troops are for' the saving of our government and peeve. We must unite soldiers, workmen and farmers for, a. con-cortad thrust-forward. What'is the significance of this?- Answer—This means the arovsing of the people.

Question 31,—What' is the "Straggle" (that Mr. Sun Chungshan exhorts us to engage in)?

Answer—Shedding one's: for the Revoluti sacrificing one's self for a principle; holding on to the every. ends unyielding. effort cess, what ip, meant by which must attain, ultimate, sue-

Christian General and Gommunism Shanghai, Keb. 10.

According to a despatch from the headquarters of, the Northwestern Chengchow, General Feng Yarbdiang in arlngehy order to is subordinate officers, instructed strict obedience to the following: eight commandments: effort should: he spared to suppress the communists, as they constitute a standing-menace to the peace and order of society; 2, Strict prevention of: fabrication, and circulation of rumours, lest they disturb the minds of the peoples 3. Be honest and careful, especially as regards public funds. Any official found guilty of em-dazzlement shall. be most severely punished; 4. Lot justice be the guiding principle in rewards as well as in punishments 5. In all appointments of officials, ability and competency, not personal wvour, should. be taken into: eon-sideration and "accepted as the criterion of judgment; Street fighting and the use of bad Janguago are strictly prohibited to civilians as well as soldiers; 7. Acquaint yourselves colors and caltvate Ni friend ship in order that, you can appreciate their diffeulties and hanlships; All bad habits, such as drinking, smoking, gambling, ete, are prohibited under pain' of severe} Dunishments-—Kuo Min,

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