Robert gave China what she sorely needed—the disinterested and loyal Jcounsel of a foreigner trained in the fort of administration. He set up for
efforts an enduring monument which to-day is evident to all who know [what a big part the Customs Service has played and still plays in maintaining the fabric, of the administra. tion. Even these days China, albeit under different conditions, requires foreign assistance and advice. [She has a certain diffidence in deciding how best to meet that require ment.
That is not due entirely to considerations of prestige but partly to a more practical desire to avoid embarrassments which experience has brought.
The reviews of Sir Robert Hart's career and services to this country show clearly the advantages which are to be derived {trom relationships such as he and the (Chinese. Government of his day were able to establish. Trained foreign advisers capable of serving China in China's interest are fortunately. stil fayallable and are doing admirable work here. The problem of extending that form of assistance without diminishing Chinese influence is not insoluble. - Provided the selection be sagely made and sound principles lof service imposed, there is no reason why the Hart traditions should not maintained
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