Mr, Gauss has no idea as to when hho will Teave Shanghat {0 take up hhis 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 stof, Tt is fairly. certain that none of the American Consular. star how serving in Shanghat will be transferred with Mr. Gauss as it has not been the custom of the State De~ partment to transfer personnel with each department head.
The nominee for the appointment as Minister to Australia has served the diplomatic service since 1906 and first came to China in 1907. Gauss has never been to Australia trid 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 Coun geller to the Embassy and Consul-General. in Paris. This is his. fourth term of duty In China, During his} Chinn service he has been Counsellor to the Embassy and Charge d'Affaires:
Peiping and Counsellor to the Em= assy and Consul-General in Shang hal.
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