Nanking Greets Promotion to Decrease of Customs and Ambassadorial Rank Other Revenues London, May 22 The appointment of the British Minister to China, Sir Alexander Cadogan, as. first ' Ambassador China, was officially announced here Nanking, May 23. 'A. considerable decrease of national revenues, such as those derived from the Customs, has been responsible for the revision of the National Nanking, May 22.
Mr. Wang Ching-wel, President of the Executive Yuan and concurrently Foreiga Minister, to-day warmly congratulated Sir Alexander Cadogan upon his appointment as frst British Ambassador to China.
In reply, Sur Alexander cabled the following message:—"T value greatly Your Exceliency's courteous and friendly message. 1 shall always continue to do my best to improve yet further the good relations Between our governments, which the change in the status of my mission Intended to mark."
The Central Political Council day formally appointed Mr. Quo Tal-chi, Chinese Minister in London, as first Chinese Ambassador to Great Pleased London, May 22.
General satisfaction has bee 1 caused here by. the appointment of Mr, Quo Tal-chi as first Chinese ambassador to Great Britain, He 1s very popular in diplomatic and social circles. He is at. present in Geneva, where he will remain until May '27, Meanwhile, news has been recelv-London that the Chinexe Government cordially approves of Sir Alexander Cadogan as first Brit-{sh Ambassador to China.
The necessary formalities have been completed, and an announce ment regarding Sir Alexande, Cadogan's appointment is expected very soon—Reuter,
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