Ching Prepares To Deliver Message To Chinese - Chinese government officials stand at attention Jan. 1 as President Chiang Kai-shek enters the Nanking government office building to deliver his New Year's message. Nearest Chiang at left is Premier Sun Fo. Nearest Chiang at right is Gen. Li Tsung-jen, vice-president. At extreme left is bearded Yu Yu-jen, president of the Control yuan. Chiang, expressing readiness to step down, said "if peace can be secured I am not concerned with my position." January 5, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).