Real Purpose of British Industrial Mission London, Aug. 24.
The industrial mission. under the leadership of Lord Barnby, will leave London to-morrow for Manchoukuo to study conditions there and ascertain whether British industry can ce-operate with local interests ju its development, No political significance attaches to the visit of the mission, whose four members have been closely associated with the conduct of the Federation, which is the most powerfal organization of its kind in Britain, and represents British industry in general, The mission's programme includes a call of courtesy and goodwill in Japan with the object of establish. ing friendly contact with represen tive organizations of Japanese industry and commerce. Members of the mission will probably also take the opportunity of visiting some of the principal centres of Chinese trade.
The importance of establishing. closer personal relations between 1! heads of industries in Britain and corresponding leaders abroad is generally recognized here, and was emphasized by the prominent. industrialist, Sir Harry MeGowan, on his return' from the For East some months ago.
Newspapers express the hope that the work of the present mission may help to prepare the ground for more specialized intercourse later.
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