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and economically applied.
However, moet valuable of all
would be the presence of one or more British ¿mbulance
Unite, whica besides, as Dr. Lim sugests, doing useful
training work, would provide visible proof that we re
fulfilling, in a small way, but in an importent and non-
controversial sphere, our pledges of assistance to China.
I should be most grateful for anything you could do towards
bringing Dr. Lin's suggestions to the notice of any
individuals or organisations in Great Britain who might
be likely to help. We still hear a good deal out here of
the sympathy for China expressed by the general public at
Home and assistance on the lines suggested seems to offer
# good means of giving practical effect to those feelings.
A further way in which we might help has since
been brought to my notice. The Red Cross Medical Relief
ommission are apparently greatly hampered by a snortage
or tents for dressing statione and for accommodating
wounded. The Military Attaché is convinced that the need
is urgent and recommends that we should make an effort to
supply, for a start, 50 "tents
uropean pattern 750 pounds"
for dressing stations and 500 tents 180 pounds single fly"
for accommodating wounded. These re apparently standard
patterns as used by the British Army and although manufactured
in India are readily obtainable in England. The Major-
General, changhai, confirms that these patterns would be
suitable.
I wonder if you would mind investigating the
possibility
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