Dr. Paul Hsu, who was warmly received, expressed his opin the fraternisation of Chinese engineers was a happy way! fof promoting friendly relationships. 'Among engineers there never was misunderstanding. 'Their work was always on a. scientific Dr. Hsu foresaw a greater need in China for foreign engineers who would instal big' engineering plants than for lesser works since. the large increase at Chinese] Jengineers made it possible for the ordinary plant to be handled by infdigenous talent.. "He_pointed out that there was reason for optimism since under the present Government real progress had been made in insisting on. proper standards of engineering skill. This was shown in the excellence of the light produced by plants such as that instal-fed in Nanking.
Mr. Woodhead, who received a hearty welcome back to China from his brief tour round the world, instanced his recent experience engineering progress in Canada and England was resolutely cheerful lover the prospects of harnessing the Yangtze to the purpose creating electrical energy for the people of China. Dr. Chatley then ave his blessing with his already] noted and highly proper remarks bout the innate superiority of the engineering mind over all "other minds whether of Shanghai or Timbuctoo "and with the modest label of his remarks as hot air, he gave the company a pleasant thought on which to separate for. the less oratorical and more physically refresh~ ing ceremonies delightful evening.
There present included Mr, A. D.
elt, Mr. P. Gill, Mr. A. J. Perciv "Paul Hsu, Sir, Louis. Bode, Dr. Herbert Chatley, Major J, 1. Fo
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