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But they still failed to

reform, and we desired to eliminate all who were suspected of

having connection with the Communists. But this was never radically carried out. Then the Municipal Kuomintang Department at Manking put themselves forward first and raised

opposition to the resolutions rade by the Central Government

and the corrupt and selfish elements began to circulate tele-

grams to support them. At that time some members of the

Central Government suggested that they should be punished but some preferred an amicable settlement. Finally they were sent for to appear before the Central Government and a verbal expl- anation was given them, but in addition a proclamation was

issued explaining the situation.

understand it. In reality it was not a question of under- standing or not understanding; they had made up their minds to oppose the Central Government, for they had much poisoned by Communism, and they became fonder of promoting strikes every day. Therefore the opposition they raised against the

Central was not a question of their understanding or noi understanding the position, but it was merely a question of determined purpose. Therefore whatever explanation the

Central Government might have given them, it would have been fruitless. By our own observations of the Central Kuomintang,

we cannot have a true public Party unless our comrades can be

brought to their senses and will work hard.

The Military Situation.

At the outbreak of Tsinan Tragedy we had anxiety as to

the success of our Northern expedition. At that time the

Tientsin Po-Kow Railway was blocked, and re-forcements could

only be sent by the Peking-Hankow Railway. The mobilization

of the troops at Wuhan was urged by all quarters, and the

lack of funds became a very difficult problem. However they

were mobilized at last and shortly after their arrival at

Shek