     Instead of changing the purpose of the Taipei Philharmonic Foundation 
and thus forcing others to duplicate their already well-accomplished work, 
would it not be easier for some of the foundation directors to retire honor-
ably and to let others interested in Taipei's musical progress continuer 
the foundation's excellent beginnings?  We are sure that the many problems 
the orchestra has faced can be overcome with sufficient diligence and pa-
tience.  I am sure you will be interested to hear that I am going to marry 
again.  Since Louise's death I have been very lonely, and although I shall 
never forget her I feel she would not wish me to be without companionship 
for the rest of my life.
     My fiancee, Mrs. Helen Tseng, was widowed two years ago, and now wants 
to make a new life.  I am sure we are going to be very happy.  We plan to 
be married quietly on July 2, and of course I hope very much that you will 
be able to come.  I beg to send you by express a few little articles belong 
to you which my little sister Annie found in her room.  Your somewhat hur-
ried departure made both of us unable to remind you to bring them in time.  
This, nevertheless, furnished me a plausible excuse for writing to you.  
The house seemed quite deserted since you left.  We all miss you.  I be-
lieve my sister is writing you something more than those expressed in this 
letter by me.
     What a delightful surprise to receive your Christmas card!  It was 
so very, very kind of you to remember me.  Our casual acquaintance on the 
bus was so short.  I shouldn't have thought for a moment that you would 
remember.  Each time I look at the lovely card, I am warmed by thoughts of 
that night.  It was so good to have some one to talk to, someone who was 
interesting and gracious.  I regret deeply that we did not have more time 
to talk.  I feel I have been enriched, both culturally and personally.  I 
told my family of our visit-that night on bus, and they were happy too; 
happy that I had met and spoken with so fine a man.  To my students in 
school I mentioned only that I had met and talked with a man from Taiwan.  
Being a teacher of Geography, I made very sure that each child learned 
something about Taiwan, where it is, its population, products, and what 
little I know of its beauties.  I wish that you could speak to my class!  
What a treat that world be!
     I take genuine pleasure in recommending Mr. Joseph Chen as office 
manager in your organization.  For many years I have known him personally, 
as well as his family, and during his five years in business I have follow-
ed his progress with much interest.  He is a young man of culture and 
education.  I honestly believe that your firm would be fortunate in 
obtaining his service.  I am giving this letter to Howard Wu a very good 
friend of mine.  He is going to be in Cincinnati to live with his uncle for 
some time, and I urge him to pay a visit to you.  Howard is a handsome and 
talented young man and I feel certain you will enjoy to meet him.  He has 
never been in the United States; and I'll be very grateful for any help and 
advice you can give him.  I know he, too, will deeply appreciate any 
courtesy.
     My sister-in-law, Jane Liu, will be in Chicago all next week at the 
Plaza Hotel.  I've often wanted you two to meet, and this seems like the 
ideal opportunity.  Jane is at the research board of Kuo Hwa Advertising 
Agency.  I told her about the book Mr. Chen is writing on the Market Survey 
and she was completely fascinated-as I know she would be!  She said she'd 
like to know more about the American marketing situations; and I think your 
husband and you might find it interesting to talk with her.  So call her if 
you can-but not if it's an inconvenience.  If she doesn't hear from you, 
she'll understand that it's because you both are tied up.  I suggest this 
meeting only because I know you and she are bound to enjly each other's 
company.  Please forward my kindest regards to Mr. Chen.
     I take liberty of asking you to interest yourself in my son.  I am 
very desirous of obtaining a clerkship for him and entertain the hope that 
you would perhaps kindly remember if a vacancy should occur in your bank.  
Although I am aware you must have many applications of this nature, I can-
not resist taking the chance of its being in your power to do something for 
us in this way.  Attached to this letter is a brief statement of his exper-
iences and I hope you will like to have it.  How grateful I should be if 
you would consider this request.
     I beg to certify that Miss Annie Lu for three years a teacher English 
in this institution, that she has shown diligence and ability in the dis-
charge of her duties, and that she has enjoyed the esteem alike of her 
colleagues and pupils.  Miss Lu was a student in several of my courses 
during her undergraduate career at National Cheng Kung University between 
1974 and 1978, and in those courses she distinguished herself by the qua-
lity of her analytical ability.  In extra-curricular activities, her per-
formance we equally impressive.
     Taiwan-based Hualon says the factory will employ 1,800 people when 
completed in nine years' time and produce both dye and fabrics for the 
EU and American markets, substitution imports from the Far East which are 
subject to trade quotas.
     But the prospect of more jobs in an economy with an unemployment rate 
of more than 13 percent has been tempered by misgivings over the factory's 
economic justification raised in articles in the respected Financial Times 
of London.
     It argued that the market for synthetic fabrics in Europe was shrink-
ing and said the European Commission, which vets state-aided projects, had 
only reluctantly approved it because of heavy political pressure from Lon-
don.