Consul-General for the United States and: Senior Conaul, left China for Washington, on urgent semi-official business. We are sincerely gind to hear that the Consul-General contemplates an early retiuri to the econo of his Inbours in Shanghai, and: that we not make up our minds to bidding him a final farewell.
Bat considering the great obligatiotis 8 community lie to Mr. Denns, and the invaluable nature of his services at time when prompt and energetic action was imperatively demanded by circumstances, we Are somewhat enrprised that no public notice seems to have been taken of his departare. Apart from the many difficulties of his position as Consal-General for r Consul since the removal of Dr. Focke, und hus done so in a way which entitles him to the gratitude of every foreigner in Shanghai. He discharged those functions at x time when his health was poor, and when hia attention was much distracted by other matters equally important. ind certainly not less harassing. For this he deserves public thanks. We hope ho ming soon return to China in renewed strength, and feel sure that whatever position be may occupy when that time arrives he will fill it to the credit of his Government and the advantage of all with whom he may be brought in contact.
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