The Archive · 1936

SIR F. LEITH-ROSS IN CENTRAL CHINA

Meets Hankow Bankers and Businessmen hankow, Jan. 17.

Sit Frederick Leith-Ross was the guest of honour at a tifin party given foully by the Chinese Bankers' Association. "Other quests included Chinese officials, representatives of the Consular Body. and foreign bankers.

'Sir Frederick' said he felt that' China's new currency system was, proving a success, which fact had been substantiated in Iris recent tour of investigation.

Me expressed the opinion that! China should not increase her Customs duty, and voiced the Hope that '2 Sino-Brilish trade association would be" established. Britain, he said. wished to help China, particularly in economic of technical enterprises. Reuter.

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