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Exactly what Professor Coolidge's duties will be and just how long he will be in Russia are not known. He was selected by the Relief Administration on account of his general knowledge of European affairs, his experience at the Paris Peace Conference, and the fact that he has been...
The candidates, after qualifying by the prescribed examination, are assigned theoretically for a period of two years either to the American Legation at Peking or the American Embassy at Tokyo, as the case may be. During their assignment it is their primary duty to learn thoroughly the language of the...
As Interpreters they are still expected for a number of years to continue with their language studies in preparation for a final language examination which qualifies them for appointment as principal officers in the Japanese or Chinese services. Those who prove most proficient are usually selected for service either in...
Mr. Pettit had his first opportunity to study conditions in Russia in 1916-17, when he was attached to the American Embassy in Russia and was entrusted with the interests of the Austrian and German prisoners in the southeast of Russia. After the Revolution of 1917 he left Russia by...
Through his service in 1916-1917 as special assistant attached to the American Embassy in Petrograd to look after the interests of the German and Austrian prisoners in Southeast Russia, his journey out of Russia by way of Siberia, his term as a captain attached to the General Staff in...