Liu Hsiang in no way appears to be autocratic, but endeavours by popular penetration to keep the province peaceful and quiet. He in no way shows himself aggressive towards those who seck to oppose him, but tries by conciliatory. methods to carry on the administration of Szechuan, In this he great measure of success. moreover, has sur-self with' many able and capable men, not the least being the jolly and affable Dr. Ki.
in Hsiang has in Dr. Ki a man of undoubted ability and one who docs much to maintain friendly inter. course between the Chinese and the representatives of the different. friendly mations in Chung Dr, Ki is a very capable fand the all the stiffness and formality that sometimes characterizes Chinese public fanetions.
Shortly after twelve the large company was invited into adjoining room where refreshments were artistically laid out. Here, led by the British consul, the gathering lined up"round the room and Liu Hsiang explained the object "of the reception. In a few carefully-chosen words he told the: company the pleasure it gave him to welcome them here on this the 18th anniversary of the Chinese 'Republic. Speaking in the name of the Republic he said that China had no desire to antagonize the foreign powers, and had no other ambition than to live on, friendly relations with all foreign' nations. The manner in which this was said carried conviction and Liu Hsiang's whole attitude was calculated to disarm feat" and suspicion, The govericr then invited [the guests to drink to the health of the Chinese Republic and this was
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