London, April 25.
The presentation. of a Doctorate of the University of Paris to Chu Chi-chen, the head of the Chinese mission to France, on behalf _of the President of the Chinese Republic, was conducted with great ceremony. About 2,000 persons were present, including ex-President Poincaré, Marshal Joffre, Marshal Fayolle, M. Painlevé and Cardinal Dubois. President Millerand was specially represented. Speeches were delivered by the Rector of the University, Chu Chi-chen, M. Painlevé and members of the French Institute and Academy.
Chu Chi-chen will arrive in London on April 30 and will present King George with an autograph letter from the' Chinese President.—Reuter.
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