As a banker Mr. Figge ranked very high, and during his managership prior to the war the Deutsch-Asiatische "Bank assumed a poti-Uon of ever growing importance in China. The war, of covree, could not but have a far-reaching effect] upon it, but the energy and ability which the deceased brought to bear upon its renewed activities sud-sequently contributed much in restoring it to its former position.
In all the affairs of the local Ger-van community Mr. Figge took an active part, and his genial andj hindly disposition endeared him te cil its members, while he had a wide circle of friends among those of other nationalities, all of whom Il deeply regret-his death.
Mr. Figge, who was 56 years of widow.and a son 12
Symipathy will be felt,
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