CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927 — Page 148

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regard the Sepcial Council formed by the three clieque s as absolutely illegal. I am not against the Government

in Nanking, nor will I raise any question against any

individuals. Now with the qualification of a Kuomintang

member, I have made a demand to the Central Kuomintang

Department at Nanking that the Central Executive Committee

and Inspectorate at the next Conference should take steps

to dismiss the existing illegal Special Council. I further

hope that a General Conference of the Central Executive

and Inspectorate will be convened as soon as possible to

solve the problem in connection with the amalgamation of

Hankow and Nanking, and all important questions concerning

the Kuomintang and Nation.

(Question) What is your feeling towards Mr. Wong Ching

Wai?

(Answer) Mr. Wong has always worked hard for our Kuomintang, and I support him strongly. This was clearly

explained in my telegram of the 5th. inst. on the present

situation. The recent resignation of Mr. Wong is probably

also due to his op osition to the illegal Special Council,

Mr. Wong is a vital part of our Kuomintang and Nation,

and we cannot fail to be very anxious about him. I and Heung Wa (i.e. Cheung Fat Fu) have recently wired him a joint message, requesting him to return to Canton to

administer the Government.