In reply, Sir Ernest Thompooia said: We have been sent here bY our Government on account of the decline of our export "trade China. We have to report on thd position and to snake suggestions for its alteration and improvement 'We have not come here with ani idea of dictating' to you how should do your, trade but to asi)? your advice and, to seek your ce: operation in: a joint effort to, im: prove the trade. We are not here to fores any preconceived-ideas upon
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