The Archive · 1925

Force Must Premise Peace

"Tt is a mistake to believe that! force is not necessary to a settlenient of China's troubles. 1 have failed not because my methods were wrong but simply because of my own inability as a military leader. Nearly every nation has had at one period or another to seek salvation through force of arms. China will Fever get upon her feet until the criminal politicians and their: criminal armies are disposed of by force.

"Please do not understand me to say that force alone will save China, but T want to make it clear that force must be used to clear the way for men of character and ability to have the necessary freedom in administering the affairs of the nation along lines which will effect! rood and stable government. There: must yet be wars on behalf of the people.

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