however, occurence of national upheavals, though the country has already entered upon the Period of Political Tutelage, military activities have not yet been coneftded. While this is undoubtedly an inevitable stage in our national revolution, personally I, whom the Party and the Government have entrusted with such heavy responsibilities, cannot; but deeply regret my inability to relieve the sufferings of the people at fan earlier stage of our revolution. have not, however, spared myself any (ins and labour, nor have ever been unwilling to listen to helpful advi "Time passes rapidly and the end of the 18th year of the Republic is. at hand. In order to reap the fruits, of the institution of reforms and the discarding of old practices, it is necessary to make the fullest use possible of all views and suggestions. The press is the proper channel and organ for the expression of opinions. It represents public opinion. Therofore, since members of the press have deep insight into the affairs of the country, they should give! utterance to their opinions and thoughts, Press Criticism Welcomed is, therefore, hoped that be-from the' first day of the {oth year of the Republic, the pres of the country. will make valuable fand helpful." contributions,—based upon actual facts and in the form of criticisms and discussions ~of Party and Government polities_and the military, financial, foreign and judicial affairs of the Country. Free and unrestrained eriticiam, not directed against any particular individuals, of the defects and shortcomings of the Government will be welcomed. It is alto hoped that the authors of such discussions' and fritiams. will: mail copies. to. mo thereof. All views and suggestions of-any value wil be followed and acted upon; for not only may I thus be enabled to avoid many mistakes and blunders but the fatare of the country and the Party will also profit thereby."—Kuo Min.
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