to Journalists Nanking, Dec. 28.
President Chiang Kai-shek issued a circular telegram last night to the press of. the country, encouraging and soliciting free and constructive criticism concerning Party and Government affairs. The following is a translation of the telegram:—-
"Ever since the unification of the country by the National Revolutionary Army, the Central Government has been' anxious to usher in a peaceful and better order of things. Such has also been the anxious hope of the people, for efforts in this direction would, in general, help to elevate China to a position of freedom and equality in the family of nations; or, at least, help to attain such peace'and general security that the people may freely engage in their lawful pursuits without fear or molestation.
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