"Since my last visit to Mukden, 15 years ago, there has been a: remarkable development in the city. Factories are working at full pri sure; godowns are filled with me chandise, being transported to or from the ships; new roads are being made, others being widened and new, buildings are being erected everywhere, It is evident thay this great activity must mean prosperity to the whole population which has more trebled during the last 15 and is now estimated at over 100, No small part of this pro-is being carried out by for-{ign enterprise in. Dairen and other cities along the South Manchurian Railway. "I pointed this out to Marshal Chang, who replied that he and the people of Manchuria, of course, welcome the introduction of foreign capital and enterprise, but naturally they would prefer these to come from tha Chinese themselves.
therefore, take this opportunity of informing all. my Chinese and foreign friends that in Manchuria they will find lucrative employment for their capital and Labour.
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