1. For an analysis of the subject, see Chan F. Gilbert , ‘Liao Chung-k'ai and the Labor Movement in Kwangtung, 1924–1925’ (preliminary report to University Seminar on Modern China, Columbia University, November 13, 1975). A revised version of the paper was presented to the Annual Meeting of Association for Asian Studies, March 20, 1976.
2. and Wilbur C. Martin , ‘Further Reflections on Sun Yat-sen’ (preliminary report to University Seminar on Modern China, Columbia University, March 21, 1973), p. 42.
3. On May 1, the Soviet leaders telegraphed Sun about their ‘readiness to render necessary assistance to China.’ There is, however, no available record to show Sun's receipt of the telegram. See Wilbur , Sun Yat-sen, p. 148;
4. Bing Dov , ‘Revolution in China: Sneevliet Strategy’ (unpublished M.A. thesis, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 1968). Maring was the pseudonym of H. Sneevliet, a Dutch Communist of the Comintern.
5. Sneevliet and the Early Years of the CCP