comphasized interest in Empire)
and recalled his two years! service in Chinese waters.
He said he was very impressed with all he saw of that wonderful] country and appreciated the anxious care with which the Association! nurtured and fostered China trade.
He added that he earnestly hoped for the retarn of promerity to Mr. Stanley Dodwell, responding] to the toast, said that the China market was expanding and offered! increasing opportunities. There was good reason to take a hopeful view] of the United Kingdom's commercial prospects in China, but a very great deal depended on prices. He stated that Britain.was being beaten in some directions by Japan and Aimerica, as well Continent." il ations in China are superior to those of any other Western nation," he concluded, "but the most skilful] and alluring salesmanship cannot
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