There will be general regret in Shanghai at the announcement of the forthcoming departure of Colonel Cosgrave, Canadian Government Trade Commissioner, who is to take up a similar post at Melbourne, Colonel Cosgrave has been Trade 'Commissioner in Shanghai since 1925, during which an entirely' different complexion has been given to Sino-Canadian trade relations through his efficient "and tactful occupancy. of 4 dificult position, and there will be general agreement that this has been {o the mutual benefit of both nations, During this period there has been a steady development of trade, and. there is no doubt that Colonel Cosgrave's personal. efforts have, done much to cement relationships between the two Pacific countries while, representing a country which was the pioneer in instituting a commercial Intelligence service with government, assistance tohhelp traders. The example must have had great effect in influence ing the development of such institu-[ons by other countries, including [China, where a similar proposal still under consideration and may result in some sort of modified ado tion in the near future. The reg which will accompany Colonel Ca Jgrave's departure will be tempered the fact that his appointment. to Melbourne means the senior post. in the service, Melbourne being the first ity to which a Canadian Trade Commissioner was appointed when the service was initiated. To this will bbe added the hope that he may shortly return to China as Canada extends her diplomatic and' commercial presentation,
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