London, May 28.
'A tribute to the Chinese Government for the improvement in condi-ons in China during the past year, as well as to Gen. "Chiang Kal-shek for the progress he has. made in combatting Communism, was pald by Mr. D. G. M. Bernard," chairman, at the annual meeting to-day of the [China Association.
The Generalissimo, he said, "has Jwith him every able men in the Government working whole-heartedly Hor the good of the country. We congratulate them for the success they have hitherto" achieved and extend sympathy to them in the unparalleled" currency. situation laxisting in China in addition to other problems due to the world's economic crisis."
'Mr. Bernard voiced satisfaction' with' the raising of the Legation in China to the status of an Embassy as. recognition. of the importance of the mutual interests of China and Britain, The speaker stressed the vastness lof the British interests in Chin @eclared that the British Empire's Predominant share in Chinese im. ports needed the utmost care and. Altention to conserve them.
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