Mr. Kirkpatrick is one of the original members of the China Come mittee in the House of Commons and, of course, closely associated with Its honorary' secretary, Mr, A. C, Moreing, with whom he jointly represented Preston on the Government. benches, He is immensely tall and broad and, one may say: 20, of very pleasant personality. "He should be popular both with Chinese and foreigners, He Junches most days at the Caledonian Club, "so" the." Scottish community should "indIn: Uhim: a. god, recruit" 'You: have. probably. Heard that his wite'as: a Play draughts with 'Dr, Sun' Yat-oen house, who. frequently visited her father
'Mr. Kirkpatzick expects: to sail, December: 11. though the date Is. not absolutely xed." No. time limit has been set to his appointment, nor the amount of the credits that' will be: granted, In'.the. ease of Soviet Russia, 1t may be remembered, these were limited to #10,000000.0° 'An interesting date to look' forward fo in' London is the: annual dinner. of the. China association, fmuests will Include. Mrs Waller Rune elman, President of the. Board of, Trade, Sir Alexander Cadogan Sir Slanéy Barton, and of coureé the Chinese "Ambassador. "Tt Is. many months since Mr. Runciman began to concern -himseif "actively in Chinese affairs and his speech should be. Me teresting
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