AWAKENING OF CHINA.
A TRANSFORMATION CERTAIN
SIR ROBERT HART SPEAKS OUT.
Received July 9, 9 a.m. LONDON, .luly 8.
The China Association banqueted Sir Robert Hart, who remarked that China's transition might be prolonged, but a transformation was certain. China was destined to occupy a place in the front rank of nations. Sir Robert added that he hoped Britain's sympathy with and moral support of China would continue.
Sir Robert Hart was for 45 years Inspector-General for the Imperial Maritime Customs of China, and; was altogether 54 years in the service of China.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9138, 10 July 1908, Page 5
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93AWAKENING OF CHINA. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9138, 10 July 1908, Page 5
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