China was fortunate in that for 100 years she had remained quiescent while Countries elsewhere had experimentee with means of transport'and had had bought that experience by costly mistakes. China could profit thereby that she had virtually virgin soit on which to build up, at a comparatively low cost, the necessary nel The Economic Mission had frankly discussed China's problems and if the two views had not always been in agreement, at least much bad been done to remove misunderstanding China was proud to hear that evening from Mr. Forbes fo unreserved 4 tribute to her achievements. She felt that she must work out her salvation by her own efforts, for God helped those who helped. themselves. /She nevertheless would be lad issiters from atar™ who, as Confucius had written, "were always welcome. Foreign." investment furtherance of China's development would be acceptable.
Mr. Kuo gratefully recognized the spirit in which the "American nation had always viewed China's affairs and he was sure that, in spite of differences of opinion, the solid bond of mutual esteem would ever keep the two countries in harmony and accord. He wished the distinguished visitors a pleasant voyage and. Godspeed and' he hoped that before longa Chinese Economic Mission would' visit America to return the compliment that had been so grace: fully paid by'Mr. Forbes ud his colleagues.
Mr. Kuo's speech, brilliantly do-livered and happily phrased, was. greeted with prolonged applause and the company then dispersed to lighter diversions in the ballroom.
'A large crowd of Shanghai residents Including Chinese and foreign officials gave 2 hearty send-off to the members of the American Economic Mission on the Bund that night. The members boarded a launch which left the Kiukiang Road Jetty for s. President Coolidge shortly before midnight.
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