Mr. E. Gordon Lowder is very well-known in China, and he ap-Proaches the work of a Municipal Councillor from a very broad stand-it. He considers that the time tas come when there must be much closer ce-operation between Chinese and foreigners than formerly, and this not only in Shanghai but in China generally. In view of 43. years' residence in China, 40 of which have been spent in the ser vice of the Chinese Government, he believes his experience will be of use to the Shanghai Municipal Council in its treatment of the problems which cither face it at the present moment or will face it in the near future. For this reason he offers his service to the community.
As to other Municipal probleme! hho wishes it to be understood that. he considers them with an absolutely clear mind. Tie has not had to deal with them so far, and is prepared to bring an unbiassed opinion to the Council board if elected.
"It is hardly necessary to deal with Mr. Gordon Lowider's association with China and the Far East. His father was a brilliant barrister, and took part in very, many leading cases. Mr. Lowder entered the Customs service, and
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