Mr, W. M. Kirkpatrick Deeply Impressed by Visit Canton, Mar. 14.
"1 am deeply impressed.by all 1 have learned and seen of Canton's present activities, and by. the great possibilities of future prosperity, Stated Mr. W. M. Kirkpatrick, special representative in China of the British Export Credits Department, when asked by Reuter to give him. impressions of conditions in Kwangtung. Mr, Kirkpatrick is now In Hongkong.
"My visit to Canton may have been brief," he. said, "but I" have literally been' occupied almost every hour in doing something which I believe will prove of value. All those who have been in such close and. courteous attendance on me will testify that T have not wasted one minute either in observing or seeking knowledge and Information. I would like to think also not a minute has been wasted on ceaseless and countless questions, and all my questions I have received the fullest answers, and all informa ion has been given to me without reserve, freely and candidly.
have visited the wonderful [Chungshan University, and 1 must say it is the best university T have seen so far in China, "Canton's up-to-date factories, the Arst-class streets, the beautiful sublurbs, the magnificent Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and the historical Whampoa have all greatly unpressed have discussed in great detail with the Chinese bankers, business men, officials and experts every phase ud aspect of their industrial, ageic tural and economic projects, and 1 am most ready to identity' myself with all the schemes, ambitions and Inspirations of the authorities. Tt is my wish that this good work will be successful.
"An outstanding fact which has been in the greatest evidence is the feeling not only of goodwill, but Benuine heartfelt friendliness to my country, all of which I can sincerely say is warmly reciprocated. T am lad to note that there is in this area to-day an understanding better than ever before."
'During his stay in Canton Mr. Kirkpatrick took' the opportunity to [discuss with local officials and. bankers the fron and steel works project in Which he appeared to show special interest.
Mr. Kirkpatrick hopes that cit= cumstances will permit him to pay another visit 10 South China before Jong. After his return to Shanghai he will visit Hangchow, Wusth and then probably Peiping—Reuter.
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