A General: Criticism of All Political Parties in the Country We have just received from the executive committee at Canton of the Communist Party in China, a very interesting statement of their views and stand in connexion with the present political situation.
After dealing with the history of China's political troubles and Tsao Kun's coup d'etat, resulting in the overthrow of Li Yuan-hung, the statement says that the coup was effected with help from Americang and the pro-American Christian general, Feng Yuhsing. With the support of the diplomatic party, Tsao hoped for financial assistance from America. He dared to expel Li only because he was backed by American power and the result is a victory for American imperialism. All enemies of the Chihli clique who desire to play with'Li Yuan-hung as a toy want to escort him to Mukden or Hangchow and. have him continue as nominal President.
The Tuan Chi-jui group of An-suites is irreconcilable, states the paper, but their crimes are known to the world. They wish to utilize the people's hatred to regain their lost power. Bowing to Tuan is the same as bowing to other Chihli parties. The Anfu and Chihli parties are backed by imperialists, but a victory by either of them would do nothing for the benefit of China. Neither will be recognized by the people.
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