On the eve of China's greatest triumph the formal surrender of the Japanese at Nanking (see INTERNATIONAL)indefatigable Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek looked ahead. To his nation of 450,000,000 he proclaimed:
"On this occasion of nationwide rejoicing, I wish to make known to our people the most important and fundamental domestic policies of the National Government. . . .
"First, the fundamental object of our national revolution ... is ... the establishment of a new China based on the Three People's Principles. . . .*
"Our people should be given ample opportunity to rest and recuperate....