Evening star., 1937-04-22

D~y W my SupLIUIty III OWH
and Nine. Chidng's o,Dn story OF
his rescue.
BY GEN. CHANG KAI-SHEK.
ICopyrieht, 1887. by Nine. Chang Kali
ehsk and the North American Newspaper
Alliance. Inc All rights resefoedi; fVehiddan Ee
= HANGHAI-On this day de-
cember 13) Chang called on
me four times. He appeared
- more calm and silent than be-
fore. In the evening he came into my
room In military uniform. When he
opened the door and saw me in bed,
he told the attendant not to dis
turb me.
He went out to the great hall, where
there seemed to be a large number Of
people discussing some affairs, but their
voices were inaudible. I seemed to
catch the words: ITO refer the case
TO the people for judgment"
At 1890 that night Battalion
Comdr. Sung informed me that Sun
Min-chiu wished to see me. I told
him that had already retired. Sung
said that Sun insisted upon seeing me.
Sun came here, was told to arrange
for my removal Sun entered the
room armed with pistol. He repeat
edly said I must move tonight. I
pointed out to him that would just
as soon die here as anywhere else.
Il would rather die" I continued,
than leave this room. After my
death you may tell the people that
my grave will be in the great hall
Just outside this room. You enter my
room armed with deadly weapons.
Apparently you threaten me with
force. I am unarmed, but you must
know that Righteousness is on my side.
II you want to kill me, kill me right
now. I shall never move from this
room"
Thereupon, Sun became more
friendly, but continued his request
for my removal. At o'clock in the
morning he was still there. SO I be-
came very indignant and said: You
enter my room in the dead of night
carrying firearms and worry me with
your unwelcome requests. Is this
reasonable? I am your superior When
order you to go. you should 60 at
once"
Must Use Spiritual Strength.
Sun then left my room. know
these rebels are very dangerous peo-
pie. They must be fought with moral
character and spiritual strength and
with the principles of righteousness.
When I was young studied the clas-
sizes Of our sages. After I attained
manhood devoted myself to the rev.
olutionary cause. There are many he
roic deeds in our history. The martyrs
OF the former ages always defied
death. In the pages of our history we
find vivid descriptions OF the circum-
stances under which they met their
death. Being great admirer Of these
heroes, prefer to follow in their
footsteps instead of disgracing my
self.
The courageous life as taught by the
late DR.. Sun Yat-sen should be fol-
lowed by us all. Unless we do this
calamity will certainly overtake us.
Jesus Christ was tempted by Satan
and withstood him for 40 days. He
fought against evil influences more
strongly than I do today. I am now,
however, fighting the mutineers with
increasing moral strength.
I must maintain the same spirit
which led Jesus Christ to the cross, and
must be ready to meet any death
which the mutineers may bring upon
me BY the so-called peoples judg-
ment. This will justify the teachings
have received from my mother and
Will fulf1ll the expectations of my COM
rades. At this moment I examined
my own mind and found 1t clear and
calm. My mental comfort Is that I
shall be able to carry out my life
long conviction.
Chang Comes Again.
December 14-Chang came to see
me again in the morning, standing be-
hind the door with tears in his ewes,
as II he regretted very much what he
had done. I did not speak to him
After while he left without a word.
I told the attendants to ask Chairman
Shao (Shao Li-tzu, chairman of the
Shensi provincial government) to
come and see me, but after an hou,
no had not come. Several times ]
Questioned the attendants and their
replies were not satisfactory. felt
very suspicious about their attitude
and wondered If he had left the place
OF his confinement or had been killed
by the rebels
BY noon Chang came again, and.
repeating his former request. urged
me to move to another place. He said
the guards here were not his men. and
ne found it very inconvenient to come
ana see me or talk to me. At the
same time he could not bear full re-
sponsibility for my safety and comfort
while I was here, for which he was
very sorry So at any rate I must
move to the Kao residence. I told
him I was determined not to move.
Chang then said, I'VE have read
your diary and other important docu-
ments, and from them have learned
tne greatness Of your personality.
Your loyalty to the revolutionary
cause and your determination to bear
the responsibility of saving the coun-
try far exceed anything we could have
imagined. You have blamed me in
your diary for having no chara cter.
I now really feel that this may be so.
Your great fault is that you have AL
ways spoken too little of your mind to
your subordinates. If 1 had known
one-tenth of what is recorded in vour
diary, would certainly not have
done this rash act.
Now I know very clearly that nv
former views were wrong. Now that
! realize your qualities Of leadership
I feel 1t would be disloyal to the
country II did not do my best tc
protect you. At any rate, for you tc
stay here Is no solution of the prob
lem. Even though you absolutely re.
fuse to move, must do everything
tn my power to see that you do, Il
you are unwilling to walk out your.