San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
CHINESE ARMY
LEADER ASKS
j. s. MD
Now Is Time for America
to Prove Vaunted Friend
ship, Says Feng.
BY GEN. H. J. REILLY
Universal Service Staff Co-resnopdenI

PICKING, Dec. 12.-"It is neces-
sary for America to understand the
truth about China and not swallow
the Chinese and foreign propaganda
sent out for the purpose of trying to
restore the monarchy or creating an
impression that China's struggle to re-
gain her rights is merely an anti-for-
eign movement"
With this declaration as q basis,
General Feng Yu Hsiang, the Chris
tian marshal" and now the strongest
figure in China, gave me an exclusive
interview at Kalgan.
This propaganda" continued Cen
eral Feng, ais also keeping China in
a disturbed condition, 80 much de-
sired by those who do not wish to
see a strong united China.
@There is an old Chinese proverb
which says The conquered DO not al
ways remain so; therefore the con-
querors ultimately fall The overthrow
of the monarchy was China's first step
in conquering the evils due to both
Chinese and foreign influences. The
period of subsequent disorder was not
unique to China. 1t happens in all
countries where violent change is
necessary to obtain reforms. The his
tory of America, Britain, France and
Germany prove this.
SEEKS COOPERATION.
II am working to obtain co-opera-
ton throughout China. The first nee
essary step is for those who have valor
to use their strength. The sacrificing
of party feeling is essential.
I'VE must suppress all traces OF the
monarchy, and those who are work
ing for the restoration Of the mon
archy, or attempting to make them
selves monarchs-like Yuan Shi Kat.
We must not tolerate foreigners back
ing such movements with foreign loans,
as has been twice done lately. A large
part of our foreign loan burden to-
day is due to those two loans.
at is essential that dishonest off
Gals be sternly suppressed. The gold
franc case is notorious example OF
corruption. Many of our officials are
heavy opium smokers, but they are
sending to prison for years poor men
who use the drug in small quantities.
Similarly, many officers are losing
of thousands in gambling, and
while recouping their losses from the
treasury are failing poor people caught
throwing dice.
ALL TO BE EQUAL.
Making all equal before the law is
essential if the masses are to be male
to understand the meaning of the word
republic-and it is coming to be I'M
dersstood by large numbers.
"A Chinese public opinion exists,
but it does not understand how to ex-
press itself sufficiently, nor does II
fully understand that republican of
ficials are servants of the public in
stead of masters of the public as under
the monarchy.
at is necessary to suppress the
militarists who are keeping the coun-
try in turmoil Of civil wars and at
tempting to satisfy their personal am
billions or the designs of foreign pow
ers TO obtain control of desired parts
of the country. The only desirable
army is one where the soldiers are
trained to understand they are fighting
for principle and not for their leaders
or for loot, and that they must behav,
to gain the confidence instead OF
hatred of the people.
CALLS FOR AID.
81 am supporting the foreign coun
tries genuinely interested in helping
China, and am resisting to the utmost
all nations pursuing a contrary courst.
But can judge only through their
actions. China went 10 Versailles and
got nothing. She went to the League OF
Nations with the same result. Al
Washington she got crumb.
'The British shot down unarmed
students at Shanghai. In continuation
of her aggressive policy she makes CO.
operation impossible.
''Since the revolution many Amer
cans have been telling us of their
friendship. To date we have received
kind words only. We are wishing to
see this friendship translated into ac
ton.
SOVIET CALLED IMPOSSIBLE.
''The American public opinion gov
erns that country. Now is the time for
it to insist vigorously on helping
China by deeds.
Il am a strong supporter Of the
republic. Communism will never WORK
in China. Sovietism is entirely out Of
the question"
The chief of General Feng's cabine;.
who was present at our meeting, added
this:
General Feng's declarations are
not merely the opinion of one man,
but express the views from the highesl
to the lowest of all his civil and mill.
tary followers who are determined to
spread his influence throughout China,
regardless of immediate future events.
The marshal's ideas permeate his
whole force, and his prestige and pow
er are steadily increasing. His ulti-
mate success is assured. Both Chinese
and Foreigners who are supporting him
are our friends. Those opposing are
our enemies whom we will pursue to
the bitter end"
Copyright. 1929