The new conimittee of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce elected a chairman and vice-chairman for the Chamber on Wednesday afternoon, As was generally anticipated, Mr. Nieh Yun-tai, better known as Mr. @. C. Nich, the proprietor of the Hong Foong Cotton Mill, was elected.as chairman, Mr. Ching Zung-ching, a prominent banker, was elected vice-chairman, Mr. Nisn's Business Connexions.
Mr. Nieh's election as chairman will be received by both Chinese and foreigners alike with favour, as he is popular with all sections of the residents of the Settlement.—Disassociated from Chinese politics, Mr. Nieh has untiringly worked for the interests of his country and people. He is one of the captains of Chinese industry, and at present is pro-rioter of the Hong Foong Cotton [ill, managing director of the rear China Cotton Mill, chairman of the Chinese Cotton Mill Owners' Association, president of the Chung Mei Trading Corporation, and has large. interests in other lines of business, as well as cotton. He is chairman of the Board of Directors of the local 'Chinese Young Men's Christian Association, treasurer of the National Committee of Y, M. C. A.'s in China, a member of the board" of directors of the World's Chinese Students' Federation, and is a couimittee member of at least a score of other societies and organizations.
In education, Mr. Nieh has taken a prominent part. He is a patron of the Nieh Chi-kuei Public: School for Chinese, honorary headmaster of numerous Chinese schools, and the founder of several scholarships for students going abroad. He is also prominent in athletic circles. being chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chin Woo Athletic Association.
Tre Apvisory CoMiTTre, Mr. Nieh is an influential member of the Chinese community and is looked upon as being one of the most likely candidates for the Chinese Advisory Board of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He is a little more than 40 years of age, and is the son of one of China's greatest generals and public administrators, Tseng Kuo-fan. Mr.. Nich is at present in America, studying conditions in that country, and he expects to proceed to Europe thereafter, It is probable that a telegram will be sent to Mr. Nieh to-day notifying him of his hew appointment.
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