Mr. Gauss has no idea as to when he will leave Shanghai to take up his new post in Canberra. He pointed out that it may be necessary for him to visit the United "States before going to Australia in order to arrange for his staff "It is fairly certain that none of the American Consular staff now serving in Shanghai will be transferred with Mr. Gauss as it has not been the custom of the State Department to transfer personnel with each department head.
The nominee for the appointment as Minister to Australia has served in the diplomatic service since 1906 and first came to China in 1907. Mr. Gauss has never been to Australia and is eagerly looking forward to a visit to the country. During his career he has served several years in Washington and for a year was Counseller to the Embassy and Consul-General in Paris. This is his fourth term of duty in China, During his China service he has been Counsellor to the Embassy and Charge d'Affaires in Peiping and Counsellor to the Em-a and Consul-General in Shang-
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