Reports that Sir Beale would not return to Shanghai have been current for sometime and they are now confirmed by the announcement that he will succeed Mr. Claude Taylor as Director of Fairs and Exhibitions in the Department of Overseas Trade from the beginning of the coming year. Sir Louis' vigorous personality and alertness have often made people forget. that he ts approaching an age when it is natural that he would like to bring to an end his long service overseas in many parts of the world. During hig tenure of the office of Commercial Counseller Sir Louis Beale has shown great et thusiasm and untiring energy in developing. and advancing trade relations between Great Britain and China. is optimism.—tempered fas it had to be, by an acute perception of current diMeutties, has been most encourag-Ing to all with whom he came in contact. At this time, unfortunately, it is not possible to dilate with any degree of satisfaction on trade prospects here and on that recount alone Sir Louis Beate's recent report arouses rueful grots for what might have been, rather than Invites immediate. study of statistics which, he expounds, Nevertheless. its frank recognition of certain basic diMeuities in. the development of trade here may well be borne in mind for guidance when the time comes to proceed definitely along the line of rehabllita-Vion. Sir Louis will receive the warmest conavatulations of his friends here on' the im: Dortant post in his Department to which he enthusiasm for exhibitions ud fairs is well known to business men Shanghai and it can be token for" granted that his dynamic energy will find full scope directing the various activities prescribed for his new office. To him and Lady Beale fon their assumption of the dignity of. Old China Hands ood wishes wilt be extended.
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