Vital international questions were formally and candidly discussed by it Alexander Cadogan, the retiring irish Ambassador, on Saturday vening at a press reception in the thay, Hotel. Sir Alexander and ity Theodosia Cadogan left for fame on Sunday evening in the s. empress of Canada, via Americ Sir Alexander told the gathering, which a variety of nations and lations was represented, that he vas pleased to have a farewell talk with reporters and correspondents to register his appreciation of the fiendly feelings displayed by the Chinese people toward the British Empire. He said he had attempted 0 follow the course Laid down by hi predecessor, Sir Miles Lampson, in slablishing closer understanding beween the two nations, The Ambassador said finally that he hoped to confer with the Japanese Prime Minister and other Government, oMicials on his way through Japan, where he will spend about two days.
British Community's Thanks On Friday Sir Alexander was the guest of honour at a dinner given by the Joint Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce and China Association at the Shanghai Club. Mr.
Calder Marshall, Chairman of the Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce, thanked Sir Alexander for all he had done for the British community during his stay in China and wished him every success and happiness in his new appointment, to which Sir Alexander made suitable reply.
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