prays that the fate of China may
not end with any abrupt ending that may befall the Great President.
He therefore submits his views with a bleeding heart. He realizes
that his words may not win the approval of one who is wise and
clever; but Ch'i-chao feels that unless he unburdens what is in his
heart, he will be false to the duty which bids him speak and be true
to the kindness that has been showered on him by the Great
President. Whether his loyalty to the Imperative Word will be
rewarded with approval or with reproof, the order of the Great
President will say.

There are other words of which Ch'i-chao wishes to tender to the
Great President. To be an independent nation to-day, we must need
follow the ways of the present age. One who opposes the current of
the world and protects himself against the enriching influence of
the world-spirit must eventually share the fate of the unselected.
It is sincerely hoped that the Great President will refrain to some
extent from restoring the old and withal work for real reform. Law
can only be made a living force by both the ruler and the people
obeying it with sincerity. When the law loses its strength, the
people will not know how to act; and then the dignity of Government
will disappear. It is hoped that the Great President will keep
himself within the bounds of law and not lead the officials and the
people to juggle with words. Participation in politics and
patriotism are closely related. Bear well in mind that it is
impossible to expect the people to share the responsibilities of the
country, unless they are given a voice in the transaction of public
business. The hope is expressed that the Great President will
establish a real organ representing the true will of the people and
encourage the natural growth of the free expression of public
opinion. Let us not become so arrogant and oppressive that the
people will have no chance to express their views, as this may
inspire hatred on the part of the people. The relation between the
Central Government and the provincial centres is like that between
the trunk and branches of a tree. If the branches are all withered,
how can the trunk continue to grow? It is hoped that the Great
President, while giving due consideration to the maintenance of the
dignity of the Central Government, will at t