'M, Hugo Valvanne, the first Minister of Finland to China, presented his credentials to President Lin Sen at Nanking on May 1.
Ju the course of his speech at the presentation ceremony, M Valvanne said: "Finland, which has followed with interest and' sympathy the ad: optation of the ancient Chinese relations with the Republic of These relations have been established on a formal basis: by the Treaty of Amity signed of October 29th, 1926, "For many years Finland has maintained Consular representation China. Unfortunately budgetary rea sons have for some time necessitated the temporary suspension of direct Finnish diplomatic representation in this country. However, my Government thas now decided to establish here a post of Envoy Extraordinary Minister Plenipotentiary of which Thave had the honour to be named the first incumbent"
'Welcoming the new Minister, Pres!- dent Lin said, inter alia, "Your Government has been pleased' to estabish here the post of Envoy Extra ordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary,
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