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THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH – WEDNESDAY,

BRITISH MINISTER

ENTERTAINED

Guest Of Hongkong - Business Men

Sir Alexandor Cadogan, K.D.M.G., H. M. Minister to China, was entertained to tifin yesterday by the Hongkong branch of the China Association and the British mem bers of the Hongkong General

Chamber of Commerce.

NOVEMBER 28, 1934.

only too seldom the chance of moet- not rogard as symbolical) provent ing the British Minister. Being ined my arrival in time to attend the a Crown Colony our contact with luncheon. I am very glad to bave Home Authorities is necessarily the good fortune to be able to avail through the Colonial Office, but our myself of your generous hoa- commercial interests are the same pitality.

as those of British merchants In You, Sir, have made reference China. We have consequently to to the trade relations between China and have make frequent representations to Hongkong and the British Minister and these have spoken also of the difficulties and Invariably been conveyed through the problems which British mer- our sister Chamber in Shanghal, chante are able to encounter. with whom we work very closely. This is one of my first duties, to Since the establishment of a Trade endeavour by all the means within Commissioner's Office in Hongkong my power to facilitate the flow of we have, however, been brought trade to and from China. more directly in touch with the Legation and our Consular Officials.

You have not referred to any

The tin was hold in the Roof Mr. Pelham has been most helpful particular problems with which Garden of the Hongkong Hotel, to the Chamber. He is always you are faced. Such matters aro The Hon. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie available and anxious to discuss our best dealt with in private and in- (Chairman of the Joint Com- problems and to see that our views formal discussion. I hope to remala mittees) presided. In addition to are placed in the proper quarter. here for two or three more days I wish to take this opportunity to and I shall be very glad to have the the Minister, the following wore thank him, on behalf of the General privilege of meeting any герго- also guests: Sir Eric Teichman, Committee, for his valuable ser- sentative business men here who K.G.M.O, CLE (Chinese Coun

have any difficulties they wish to sellor of Legation), Mr. Herbert

discuss with me, Phillips, C.M.G., ONE, H. M. Consul General, Canton, and Mr. G. W. Aldington, Vice-Consul and Private Secretary to H.M. Minister.

vices.

Distinguished Carcer

I was glad to hear your reference to His Majesty's Trade Commis- Our new Minister is a Diplomat aloner here. I had, of course, with vast experience and one who, formed my own estimate of the as British official representative to value of his services here, and it the League of Nations at Geneva, Was a pleasure to hear that The hosts included Mr. G. C. must have gained a very special estimate confirmed by one who has Pelham, H. M. Trade Commissioner knowledge of world affairs. Wo hind occasion to work in close co- In Hongkong, Major V, E. Duclos are fortunate in having such

operation with him. (Cmmadian Trade Commissioner in distinguished MUCCERROT to Sir During the nine months I have Hongkong), also the following Miles Lampson and one who will; been in China I have been able to members of the Committees of the maintain the very friendly relations see a great deal of the country, to Chamber of Commerce and China which his predecessor established visit Reveral places, and to make the Association:-The. Hon. Mr. with the Chinese Government. We acquaintance of a number of the Stanley H. Dodwell, and Messrs. A. therefore look with confidence to leading W. Hughes, W. J. Keswick. C. C. his term of office and wish him all Knight, G. Miskin, K. 3. Morrison,good fortune. T. E. Pearce, A. L. Shields, M. St. J. Walsh, P. 3. Casaldy and W. H. E. Thomas.

personalities. These months have been relatively free from disturbances, and if such con. ditions contiquo we may hope to see Chinn make progress in industrial and administrative developinent which will surely be reflected in her

Sir Alexander is fully alive to the many difficulties with which British merchants in China are at present Approximately eighty were pre-faced, and I do not consider this sent at the function.

the time or place to enlarge on the foreign trade. After the toast of His Majesty disabilities undor which we labour. With reference to the Chairman's the King had been honoured, the We shall content ourselves with the remarks regarding his activities Chairman addressed the gathering knowledge that any representations prior to coming to China, H. M. as follows:

which we make to the Legation will Minister said that he was privileg- Gentlemen.-We

are gathered receive his careful consideration. ed to attend a great number of in- here to-day to meet His Majesty's

Before asking you to drink the ternational gatherings in connee- Minister to China, the Hon. Sir Minister's health, I would like to tion with League of Nations Alexander Cadogan.

say how pleased we are to welcome|tivities, and whatever might gen- As you know, it was our inton-pur guests, Sir Erle Telchman and erally be thought of the achieve. tion to entertain Sir Alexander and Mr. Phillips. to wish him a happy and successful period of office in China when he prased through the Colony last February en route to Pelping to take up his present appointment. Foggy weather unforutnately upset our arrangements and the luncheon had to be called off. We are glad

Gentlemen. Cadogan.

Sir

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ments of such gatherings he had Alexander been greatly impressed by the value of personal contact and acquain- tance which had resulted from thom. He was convinced that a number of misunderstandings had boca averted as a result of such contacts. Не WAS therefore

The toast of H. M. Minister was honoured, with acclamation.

Minister's Reply

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In reply, Sir Alexander Cadogan especially glad of the opportunity of this further opportunity to con- said: As the Chairman reminded of making acquaintance with vey our good wishes and are great-you, was unfortunately debarred many as possible of the important ly honoured to have Sir Alexander | from attending a function similar interests connected with trade in as our guest hare to-day.

to this which you had been good China. Members of the Hongkong Cham- enough to arrange in February H. M. Minister's speech WALE ber and Chinn Association have (when, fog (which I hope you will greeted with loud applause.

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