Sir Frederick has had a distinguished career which included over two years as adviser to the Nanking Government, from 1929 to 1932. Born in Edinburgh in 1888, he was educated in Scotland, taking his M. A. degree in Edinburgh. He first entered public eye as member of Parliament for Perth City, serving in that capacity until 1918, The greater part of his life since that time has been spent abroad, mainly in the United States and in India. In the latter country he was President of the Legislative Assembly from 1920 until 1925. Tu succeeding years he spent much time in North America.
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