On Thursday the Chinese press announced, with evident. satisfaction, that the Consular Body has approved of the appointment of five Chinese advisors to the Municipal Council and that, everything having been completely settled, these gentlemen will begin their duties on the ith instant.
We understand that the names of nominees were subject to the veto of the Consular Body, and the veto not being exercised, the Council has invited the five Advisors to attend its next meeting, to be held on the 11th instant, when they will be welcomed by the Chairman. The five advisors are: Mr. Sung Han-chang, Mr. David Z. Yui, Mr. H. Y. Moh, Mr. K. P.
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