Geneva, Sepi. 19, The statement issued by the received by President Lin, to whom.
Baron Van Stock was cordially of the League to oppe Choa's natural aspiration, said Dr. Victor Chinese' Government in connec= tion with China's claim toa. he said:—
"In conformity with the orders of Her Majesty, I teke this opportunity to usure your Excellency of the high esteem that Her Majesty feels for' your Excellency, in addition to the Sincere wishes for your Excellency's personal health and the prosperity of the Chinese people.
"Now I feel the necessity of expressing my gntifying experience in representing my country and ils territories overseas in a former diplomatic post in this country, for which since then I have cherished the most happy memories. These recollections, aswell as the amicable relations which have always existed between our two countries, enable me to hope that Twill succeed, in accomplishing the task which has been confined to me, namely, the promotion of ths happiness and prosperity of our two countries, "The whole world is still suffering! from the economic crisis, and com: merce is still burdened with dificult ties. In consequence, I feel it is a very important part' of my mission net only to safeguard the commercial relations which have existed for such a long time between China on the one part and the Netherlands and lis territories overseas on the other, but also to promote them as far as possible.
"in the execution of my pacific task hope T can count on the indispensable support of your Excellency, well as that of the National Govern: ment of China."
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