The "Pan-Pacific Association were {fortunate in their celebration of what ina properly constituted Pacific world would be a national day for the peopples of that Ocean area. An unusually large gathering assembled under the presidency of Mr. H. E. Arahold. Strong diplomatic representation was present and the principal speaker was the shrewdly witty Dr. Lin Vu-tang who in front of an international audience, danced on toes and pulled legs with all the grace of the accomplished, yet benevolent critic. Dr. LIH. Kung's absence was regretted, but he did not forget the organiza tion of which he is an active patron, that he sent an appropriate message to emphasize the increased importance of Pacific problems in world polities. While paying due' regard to the international signiffeance of Balboa Day it is Aiting to pay. tribute to the" motion which Produced the great explorer and. administrator, Vasco Nunez de Balboa This fand to take due note of the fact that [Senor Madariaga, another: of its distinguished sons, has in the twentieth century been endeavouring {to promote international understanding by presiding over the Committee of Five at Geneva. Balboa started fas an adventurer and explorer. His breadth of vision and perception of the basic principle of successful administration led him to achievements Jof solid worth, although at Aca. 1517 he met a violent death at the hands of jealousy. His memory was duly honoured at the gathering yesterday and it is hoped that, with' the evidence of the strength of the Pan Pacific Association's appeal to this International community' that organfection will be encouraged to persevere in the admirable work of extending the boundaries of Pacife culture and thought. Dr. Lin Yue tang's Impish disquisition' vindicated the stimulating influences which such activities can generate,
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