"Personally I am very fond of Chi Hsieh-yuen, having known him for many years, and I admire Lu Yung-hsiang, who has many virtues. But in their personal row, how can anyone have more than a passing interest? Having been born in Kiangsu province and naturally having deep regard for this part of China, I don't see why policy or friendships should influence me to avoid calling attention to the absolute uselessness of having armies in these provilaces. When the armies go, the people will have. a good govern. ment—as good-as they Bowl how to make one."
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.