Aw Astertcax Diprowar x Cana. By Paul S. Reinsch, New York. Double day & Ca, Shanghai, Kelly Walsh and Chinese American Publishing Ca.
The author was American Minister to China during the years 1913-1919. In this work he has given us some of his experiences and work. It would be well if Ministers of other countries did likewise, at least as tar as the public is concerned. It would help at to understand that they really are busy men and a: e doing their best to solve the many conflicting problems that yule our own brains. We often wonder why certain things are allowed to come to pass, and think that if we were in positions of authority like our representatives, say in Peking, such things could never be done. Little do we often realize that these Ministers are as keen as we may be over diplomatic actions; strenuously opposing what we would oppose and as eager to bring other things to a successful issue The strenuous life of the Diplomats is clearly brought out in this work.
Dr. Reinsch was well equipped for writing such a book as this. Wrained as a historian, especially on the side of politics: endowed with the instinct of political ten-doneies, in theory and practice: placed in a position to gain inside information of the currents that influence affairs of State: quainted with the leading personalities who direct affairs; knowing the factors, which are hidden from the public view, he was possessed of all the materials essential to the writing of a trustworthy and successful book. Besides he is aitted with the power of presenting his thoughts in a vivid and gocd style. It is not surprising, therefore, that he has produced a work that is popular, and one that will be referred to by all who wish to understand the intricate history of the momentous years which he spent as American Minister in China.
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