In connexion with the interest] which the departure of Britis troops for China aroused in Eng-Innd, General Duncan characterized this as wide-spread, Everyone had opportunity for keeping abreast of current history in China through full newspaper accounts of happen ings and the greatest sympathy was expressed on all sides towards the aims and purpose of the Shanghai Defence Force, which came to China "to protect British lives and property," the General si An English Sportsman Besides his military service in the Near East after and during—the War, General Duncan served as young officer in India on the North Frontier so that China service is but another link in a distinguished! career that has provided him with 'a sympathetic understanding and breadth of view for a variety jeireumstances. General Duincan declared that he had brought his tennis rackets, golf clubs and guns, thus living up to the tradition of an English sportsman as well as an officer.
Besides Viscount Gort, other Jofcers of General Duncan's force now in Shanghai are Major the Hon. P. G. Scarlett, the Butts Major R. D. Bennet, Lieut.
D.C. Cameron, Colonel on Staff H. C. Martilli, and Colonel Sir J. 'L. Burnett, commander of the 14th Infantry, of which one half of the brigade are now in Shanghai.
Further information regarding] the movements of troops was given by General Duncan when questioned regarding the Coldstream Guards, "As far as I know at the present time?" he said, "they are remaining in Hongkong". pyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited ted without permission.
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