Mr. Caldwell says that the Kuomintang has changed greatly; it can] no longer be accused of being "an or. ganization controlled by conservatives with Fascist tendencies.
"Hundreds of the younger leaders are keenly interested in bettering the conditions of the common people, cooperating with other progressive elements in building up a new nation."
Conspicuous in their work has been the effort to do something for the farmers, particularly in arranging low interest loans for them through the Bank of China. Much of China's growing unity is traceable to this.
Mr. Caldwell disclaims any idea of whitewashing the Chinese Government. There may still be some corruption in high places, but he believes that public opinion begins to act as a powerful-deterrent. He particularly mentions the opium trade, for which Szechuen was formerly notorious. But "Last year I travelled hundreds of miles in Szechuen without sighting a poppy. Now food crops only are seen."
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