The Archive · 1938

Arrives in Washington

Washington, Oct, 6 Dr. Hu Shih, newly-appointed Chi-Jnese Ambassador to the United States, vas welcomed at Union Station today by members of the Chinese Embassy staff while rain pelted the streets outside and the city populace centred Ins Interest on the World Series hope for the goodwill and friendship of all the American people and their government," Dr," Hu Shih told the press.. He said this was hit first diplomatic' post and he did not want to make a full statement until the had learned his new job. He added that he had visited the United Stater Previously and vas flo return.

Meanwhile, United States government officials showed their eager interest in the personality. and purposes of Dr, Hu Shih. He is expected ty inject a more active spirit into Chinese diplomacy and probably ex-podite current financial negotiations "United Press,

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