In the course of a declaration in anking, on Ocloer, 0," Gneral ai-shek (according to 0 China Times") made the following statement:
"As a soldier, I do not dare to resign from my' daty of defending ithe nation and protecting the people, especially at the present although having refrained from jdeelaring war on the aggressors, thas nevertheless been forced to adopt defensive measures this military invasion continue.
"I am, therefore, busily engaging myself in military preparations and ave no time to," deal "with political or party offal am very glad to hear that our [Canton comrades have agreed come and share the national burden fand T sincerely trust that all past fmisonderstandings will be cleared up once and for all.
present, we have to unite in devising ways and means to consolidate the party and the nation and thus save the nation. I swear that I will not withdraw from my resolation in respect even though T may be faced with death."
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