The most important of the 14 resolutions passed at the Mass Meeting held the other day in protest against the election of Tsao Kun as President is that which authorized the formation of a permanent Townspeople's Assembly,, But it is still more important that the people should show. a firm—determination and maintain an indomitable spirit permanently in order to bring their cause to a ssu il issue... Once the people have tasted the sweet essence and learnt the true value of their rights, they will,—as the people in other constitutionally governed countries would do in like "circumstances—fight for their preservation as stubbornly as if they were fighting for dear life. In fact, they will rather sacrifice their lives than their rights if they cannot get and keep Hence, their strength will prove simply irresistible...
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