The Summons calling the meeting is taken as read.
The Minutes of the last meetin read, confirmed, signed by the Vice-Chairman and assed for publication.
Cash Statement for the past week is submitted and cheques for sundry accounts are signed.
"Return of Prisoners apprehended and police daily reports for the past week are submitted.
Doyen of the Diplomatic Body.—The following letter is ordered to be publish ed Shanghai, 28th March, 1893.
Six,—I have the honour, at the request of His Excellency Herr von Brandt, H. 1. Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Peking, io inform you that His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia, having been graciously pleased to recall him, at his request, from his post in Pel Herr von Brandt has handyd over the affairs of the Doyen of the Diplomatic Body at Peking to His Excellency Plenipotentiary of the United States of the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
America, Mr. Denby.
Thave the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient set STUEBEL, Jous Macorecor, Ex
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