For some time past it has been known that Dr. H. H, Kung's health was giving him and his friends anxiety. It now appears that authoritative medical opinion has expressed a strong desire for Dr. Kung to Undergo special treatment, owing an examination of his condition, It is understood that Dr. Kung has de-olded to take this advice and has put himself accordingly in his doctors' hands. Tt is hoped: that this will obviate the necessity which might otherwise arise for a visit to German specialists in Europe after obtaining the requisite leave of absence. There will be much sympathy with Dr. and Madame Kung and an earnest hope for his speedy recovery. Dr. Kung has been very heavily worked as Finance Minisier in recent months. He has had his share of anxiety and, indeed, of criticism. At this moment it Is pleasant to think that he has lately managed to acquire credit for the part played by him, in conjunetion with the Minister for Railways, in rehabilitating the Government oilway finance. His orities have had their Innings, but they cannot together refuse to him responsibility for the, so far, satisfactory handling] of the currency problem. Nor has Dr, Kung withheld attention from the reform of the rovenuie system from the need for the removal of re~ strictions on trade, The Government, in these matters, has not been able to move as rapidly as the cutis would like or, in fact, us the clrcum= stances in certain particulars have prescribed, but Dr, Kung has the knowledge that he has done his best conditions of great complexity and
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