The following statement has been lusted by the National Government and appeared in the Chinese press:— work of our Into President and was based on the scientific developments of the western world and the civilization of the East, In accordance with our revolutionary plans, we must strengthen ourselves for the improvement of our country and the welfare of our people. a result of the actions of Yuan Shih-kai and other militarists, Chis his been divided and the anti-
Northern expedition was carried out in accordance with the will of our late President for the purpose of re-unifying the country. ow that the unification of our country: has become an accomplished fact, our responsibilities have become heavier. As necessary for 8 practical country, all government powers have been' vested in the National Government and the National Government, in taking upon itself these heavy sibilities, hereby: solemnly that the members of the ment will discharge their duties itntully and to the best of: hcir shall carry cut two (1) "We shall deliver the helpless, suppress the bandits and suppress the Communist (2) "We shall disband super-nous troops and foster native products so that the poverty of the people may be overcome and their welfare maintained.
"As regards political reconstruc tion, the National Government shall train the people in their rights, complete the Five Constitutional Rights, encourage self government Jand establish a government of the people. for the people and by the people.
"As regards economic reconstruc-all national taxes shall be revived and a fixed currency will into cards education, the Zonal Government will do ever thing in its power to develop China's youth scientifically, both intellectually and physically."
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.