The Archive · 1935

Chinese Church in Washington

Washington, Sept, 22, Applauding the overseas 'Chinese for maintaining affection for their native land while contributing to the land of their adoption, Dr. Alfeed Sao-ko Sze, Chinese Ambassador to the United' States, to-day addressed the opening session of the Chinese non-sectarian inter-denominational Community Church, the first Asiatic religious group tobe organized In Washington, The Chinese envoy predicted a ong period of prosperity and usefulness for the new group.

The Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Daniel C. Roper, also addressed the congregation, declaring that whi United States and China should share the highest ethical achievements, well as commerce, The opening of the church was attended by 500 persons, including 2 large number of Americans.—United Press.

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