The Archive · 1941

Captain Roosevelt Welcomed in Hongkong

Captain James Roosevelt, son of President Roosevelt, who has Just left Chungking after staying' there for a few days sas recently welcomed at Hongkong on his trip to the Chinese wartime capital, Here he is seen fu Hongkong together with Mr.

'K, Yui, the newly appointed Vice BMinister of Foreign Agairs, Mr.

"Yui was Mayor of Greater Shanghat just prior to the hostilities Chungking, May 3.

Captain James Roosevelt, aecompanied by Major Thomas, "has left Chungking this morning. 'He is ing to Cairo via Rangoon. He Is expected at the Egyptian capital by the middle of next week, Before departing, Captain Roosevelt said he was looking forward to seeing real action, During his stay here, he added, he' saw many Interesting things and learnt a lot about China, He said he had a very interesting table with Generalissimo Chiang Kalshek on May 1 but refused to reveal the subjects he had discussed with him—Havas Telemondial, U.S, Marines Said

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