Mr. Chamberlain attended the reception given by the Soviet Ambassador and Mme. Maisky on night of March 1, at the Soviet Embassy in Kensington Palace Gardens—"Millionaires Row."
For over an hour he stood talking earnestly with M. Maisky before a buffet laden with caviar, vodka, and French and Russian champagne.
Mr. Chamberlain chose champagne cup. We must now turn our attention to more peaceful subjects, he said, "such as trade."
For some time they discussed the forthcoming visit to Moscow of Mr. R. S. Hudson (Secretary Overseas Trade Department), who, said Mr. Chamberlain, is no stranger to Russia; he has been there before and is looking forward to another visit Other guests included Sir Samuel Hoare, Lord Lytton, Lord Samuel and Mr. H. G. Wells Lord Halifax had accepted, but was prevented from being there by influenza.
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