We understand that Mr. H. Porter, who only recently joined the staff of the British Consulate as acting Consul, in the place of Inv. H. Phillips,' will shortly be leaving again, for Harbin. The present Consul at Harbin, Mr. E. Ht. Sly has been granted leave in consequence of illness, and Mr. Porter has been appointed to fake his place. He has already filled the position of acting Consul at Harbin, and has served as Commercial Commissioner at_ Vladivostok under, Sir Charles Eliot, and this experience should be of some value in the present circumstances. At the same time, Mr. Porter's early departure—he leaves about the 20th instant—will be regretted. Off The consequent vacancy in the Consular staff at Shanghai will, we understand, be filled by Mr. C. F. Garstin, who is due to return to take the place of Mr. P. Grant Jonse, Senior Assessor at the Mixed Court, who is about to depart for Home on long leave. Mr. Blackburn will take his place as senior Assessor, and Mr. J. C. Hutchison will join him as Assessor.
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