"Recently I have been opposing Marshal Tsao Kun, I do not oppos his being President but I do demand that he shall take proper and legal steps in order to obtain that position. If he is legally elected by a Parliament free from menaces, I will be the first man to recognize him, and I. will be the first man to send him a telegram of congratulation. If Tuan did what Tsao is now doing, I would oppose him just the same because this is a matter which concerns all Chinese and is not a question of friendship. If Tsao is illegally elected I will not recognize him and I will take whatever steps I deem appropria ate. I know that in this I have the support of the whole world.
"Tsao Kun is a mere tool. His associates are keeping him in the dark regarding the real situation, He does not know what is going on outside of his own yamen. If any man attacks or opposes him, pretends to be blind or deaf and takes no notice. If Marshal Tsao Kun uss illegal methods to become president he will be an enemy of the Republic and our 400,000,000 citizens. If we do not oppose him we will be as dead ones.
"Tt appears as though he will not succeed with the election, but if he does succeed everybody will know that Tsao Kun's election will be illegal and we will have plans for his treatment when the _proper time comes. I cannot now disclose my plans, but I do. say that I shall take whatever steps I consider appropriate in dealing with Tsao Kun when forced so to do" (Applause).
Mr. Chang Chi, a prominent Kuomintang ™.p., responded on behalf of his colleagues,
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