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16. It may also be interesting to know that both
Li Chai-sum and Chan Ming-shu at one time served under
Tang Seng-chi. Chan Ming-shu is more attached to Chiang Kai-shek as it was through Chiang that he was made a full general when he was serving under Tang, so that his position might not be inferior to that of Li Chai-sum. Though Li and Chan are not unfriendly to each other, it can be seen from this small incident alone that Chan is unwilling to serve whole-heartedly under Li Chai-sum.
17. Mr. Chan Yau-ka ventures the prognostication, which he devoutly hopes will not come true, that China may again be plunged into civil strife on a big scale in the no distant future. If he may be permitted to express a personal opinion, which he now does, most respectfully and out of friendship for Hong Kong, he considers the present policy of the Hong Kong Government in not helping any side in their internal struggle, and in being friendly towards the de facto Government in Canton, whatever their party, is one that will tend to preserve the peace and good order of the Colony.
(Signed) R. H. Kotewall.
20th February, 1929.
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