Hongkong, May 15, Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, "retiring United States Ambassador to China. today pald a tribute to Mr, Clarence E. Gauss, new United Siates Ambassador io China.
"T-don't know anyone {0 whom 1 would rather turn over my duties than to ate. Gaus," Int. Johnson told inter-'Mr, Johnson expressed regret eaving China, saying that China was a second home to him and that "t was married here, my sons were born here and 1am leaving many friends here. "Under the elreumstanees I feel Tam, breaking the closest ties."—United Press,
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