Sir Robert Ho Tung's Plan Approved by Chinese Merchants:
Cantonese Support Sir Robert Ho Tung's proposal for a round-table conference is meeting with distinct approval from the local Chinese merchants and Sir Robert during the past few days has, in spite of his delicate health, been the guest of a number of public organizations, with whom he has discussed his plans, Mr. Wei Luk-chune gave dinner at his home a few days ago in honour of Sir Robert. Among those present were Mr. Hsu Yuan, Commissioner of Foreign Affairs; Mr. E. Cunningham, U. 8. Consul-Gen-oval; Judge C. 8. Lobingier, of the U. 8: Court for China; Mr. B. C. Haile, general manager of the Pacific Mail S. S. Oo's. Shanghai office; Mr, Sheng Chu-shu, manager of the Bank of Communications; Mr. Lo King-kee, compradore of Messrs. Reiss, Ld. Mr. Lee Yuk-tong, manager of the Bank of Canton; Mr7Pan Chingpoo, compradore of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Ca.; Mr. Chun Bing-him, chairman of the Cantones: Merchants' Association and compradore of Messrs. A. W. Burkill & Sons; Mr. Wong. Kuei-chih and Myr. Wai Wing-lok. Several speeches were made, the main addresses being by Judge Lobingier and Mr. Sheng Chu-; t the Executive Committee of shu, who praised Sir Robert in his efforts to bring about peace in this country and welcomed him on behalf of the local merchants. Mr. Sheng stated that the will of the people must be observed, and Sir. Robert, in advocating the round-table conference, was acting in accordance with the wishes of the. Chinese people. Hence he wished Sir Robert every success and promised every support.
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