张国兴(Chang Kwock Hing)致孙中山函 (1912年2月11日)

(原文)

Chang Fat Jhan,Shanghai,Feb.11st, 1912

To the President of Republic of China.

Sir:

Your very kind reply was received this morning.I was disappointed to find I could not to render any assistance to the cause.However, I would like to point out the danger of allowing Japan to obtain any advantages at this critical moment, as the other powers will not sit still & see Japan benefit by the revolution, in that case I am sure the other powers will intervene.Then I am sure international, control will be the result.If funds are required why not try a war lottery.The wining number to be invested in 7% Republic war Bonds.Let the drawing be at Canton or Nanking.The chances of making money in China are so small that the gambling instinct is inherent, you may have two prices, say one at $1.00, & the other at $5.00.The funds to be controlled by the finance department, in that way you will have a steady flow of money every day, be careful of Japanese diplomacy.They might be working for the disruption of our country, as she might cherish the idea that China one day will become powerful & perhaps crash her, she wants to be Japanese, & nothings else.It would be a good diplomatic move now to make the would understand that the Republican government will purchase back the whole of the shares formed by the Japanese Capitalists, in connection with Hanyang arsenal, the railway, & Steam Ship Co., & The Coal, & iron mine, otherwise these will be trouble.If the Russians succeed in trying to get the Gold mine as security in Mongolia.Then the other powers I am sure will move.Be careful of the Japanese, her secrecy is marvelous.If she was sincere in assisting our cause, she would never let the cat out of the bag, as it would mean danger to her.If you agree to my suggestion Re-the rational lottery considered I am ready to act at once in Canton, as soon as I arrive home, I live in the west of the Canton city.I am leaving Monday evening for Canton, so don't answer to Shanghai.This Chang Fat Jhan, is not all that I desire.They opened your letter, but they said it was a mistake, to satisfy the constitutional monarchy Party.These would be no difference if the President was elected as an independent President, on non party lines, for 10 years but removable by the two houses for misconduct.Made possible under the constitution, then the president could be useful to all party.If there are any understanding of peace made do not allow the army to be divided in order to suppress anarchy.If that was done Yuan may send down an army & crush you.I may state from experience that the European boot will never do in the north, as I found I could not go out in the snow, the best for the feet is about the natives call Wu La Hai, but for scock they wear Wu La grass.The grass keeps out the cold, as I know from experience; all the soldiers wear the grass in the north.They also put small piece of cotton wool where the left hand grip's on the rifle, allowance of a little of spirits when in the north will keep the men warm.If you want any manufactured, or any things else I am willing to go & do my share, a 30% spirit would be strong enough.

Wishing you every success.

I beg to remain your humble support,

Chang Kwock Hing

Address:C/O the Canton Post Office.

When I return home, I will register my address at the post office.

(译文)

上海,1912年2月11日

致中华民国总统。

先生:

今天上午收到您亲切的回信。发现不能为您的事业提供任何帮助我很遗憾。不过,我想指出,允许日本在这个关键时刻获得任何特权是很危险的,因为其他列强不会坐视日本人从这场变革中获利,在这种情况下,我相信他们一定会介入,最终的结果是列强瓜分利益。如果需要资金,可以尝试战时彩票。中奖所得的7%用于购买战时债券。抽奖可在广州或南京举行。中国赚钱的机会少,因此,人人都具有赌博本能。彩票可分为一元一张和五元一张两种,由财政部控制资金,如此,则每天有一个稳定的资金流动。一定要小心日本人的外交手腕。日本也许致力于分裂中国,因为它担心中国总有一天会强大起来并对日本造成强烈冲击,而日本并不想成为别国国民。现在明智的外交举措,就是让世人明白中华民国将买回日本资本家在汉阳兵工厂、铁路、轮船公司、煤矿及铁矿中的所有股份,否则,这些将会很麻烦。如果让俄国得到蒙古金矿的股份,相信其他列强也会蠢蠢欲动。要密切注意日本人的举动,他们行事隐秘。如果日本真心帮助我们的事业,她一定不会露出马脚,因为这对它来说意味着危险。若你同意我的彩票建议,那么我一回到广州就着手准备。我一到家就开始,我就在住在广州西部。周一晚上我就回广州,所以回信不要寄到上海。常发公司我不喜欢,他们私拆您写给我的信以满足君主立宪派的要求,但他们说是搞错了。其实,只要总统不隶属任何政党,以独立候选人身份当选,则总统对任何党派都可发挥其职能。总统任期10年,若行为不端,则由两院废除。这点可写进宪法。现在的和平来之不易。只要对此稍有认识,就不会允许军队分化,以防止无政府状态的出现。若军队分化,袁世凯就会趁机派兵南下来镇压你们。经验告诉我,欧洲制作的靴子在北方没用,因为穿着它们在雪地里走不动。最好是穿一种当地所称的“乌拉鞋”。他们用乌拉草作袜子,据我经验所知,这种草会把冷气隔绝在外。在北方,士兵们都用乌拉草。他们还在左手托枪的地方垫上一小片棉绒,而且可喝少量烈酒暖身。如果你需要任何产品或其它东西,我会尽力去弄,我想30度的酒应该够了。

祝一切顺利。

张国兴 谨上

地址:广州邮局转。我回到家后,会在邮局登记我的地址。