Paul P. Harris visited Shanghai and Hong Kong in 1935

In February 1935, Rotary International founder Paul P. Harris and his wife visited the Rotary clubs of Shanghai and Hong Kong to celebrate Rotary’s 30th anniversary. Accompanied by Rotary International President Robert L. “Bob” Hill and his wife, they traveled from San Francisco to Manila to attend the 5th Pacific Regional Conference. The voyage on the ocean liner President Coolidge included stops in Honolulu, Yokohama, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, 上海, and Hong Kong. George A. Fitch, former president of the Shanghai Rotary Club, joined the group to share insights on Rotary’s activities in China. Despite a challenging 17-day sea crossing, the delegation was warmly welcomed at each port, including by the Honolulu Rotary Club, highlighting Rotary’s commitment to fostering friendship and cooperation across national and religious lines.

Em fevereiro de 1935, o fundador do Rotary International, Paul P. Harris, e sua esposa visitaram os clubes Rotary de Xangai e Hong Kong para celebrar o 30º aniversário do Rotary. Acompanhados pelo presidente do Rotary International, Robert L. “Bob” Hill, e sua esposa, viajaram de São Francisco a Manila para participar da 5ª Conferência Regional do Pacífico. A viagem no transatlântico President Coolidge incluía paradas em Honolulu, Yokohama, Tóquio, Quioto, Osaka, Kobe, 上海 e Hong Kong. George A. Fitch, ex-presidente do Rotary Club de Xangai, juntou-se ao grupo para compartilhar informações sobre as atividades do Rotary na China. Apesar da travessia marítima de 17 dias ser difícil, a delegação foi calorosamente recebida em cada porto, incluindo pelo Rotary Club de Honolulu, destacando o compromisso do Rotary em promover amizade e cooperação entre nações e religiões.

1935年2月，扶轮国际创始人保罗·哈里斯（Paul P. Harris）与夫人访问了上海和香港的扶轮社，以庆祝扶轮国际成立30周年。随行的还有当时的扶轮国际主席罗伯特·L·“鲍勃”·希尔（Robert L. “Bob” Hill）及其夫人。他们从旧金山启程，前往马尼拉参加第五届太平洋地区会议。此次搭乘总统库利奇号邮轮，途中停靠了檀香山、横滨、东京、京都、大阪、神户、上海（上海）和香港。前上海扶轮社社长乔治·A·费奇（George A. Fitch）加入团队，分享了中国扶轮活动的见解。尽管17天的海上航程颇为艰辛，代表团在每个港口都受到了热烈欢迎，特别是檀香山扶轮社的欢迎，彰显了扶轮促进跨国界和宗教友谊的宗旨。