An old resident who knew him well describes Sir Charles as one of the finest citizens that Shanghai ever possessed—one of the most public spirited men possible—and in view of this, it is rather surprising that he never served on the Municipal Council. Perhaps this was because he preferred the role of genial critic, but in this capacity he was always constructive. An instance of his work in this way may be taken from the case of Col, Mackenzie who, after the Wheelbarrow Riots, lost his position og Captain-Superintendent of Police and head of the Volunteers. At the annual Ratepayers' Meeting following this event, Sir Charles addressed the ratepayers and quoted from the municipal records numerous letters of appreciation from the Council, extolling his ability and the fine work he had done in these capacities. His point was fully preciated by the ratepayers, and result, Col, Mackenzie was given a retiring allowance of Ts. 10,000. This was the work of a man who was inno sense a gifted public speaker, and it is interesting in this connection to know that he always prepared his speeches carefully beforehand and memorized them, The Mackay Treaty In 1901 he was appointed Assistant-British Commissioner for the Revision of Commercial Treaties with China, and it was as a result of his signal services in this connection that he was created a knight in 1903.
The treaty in particular with which the late Charles has been identified, was that negotiated by Sir James Mackay (now Lord Incheape), Commissioner, which was concluded on September 5, 1902, and represented fan endeavour to deal with a matter fof the utmost commercial concern, his subordinates had a comparatively easy time, while the future Sir Charles Dudgeon worked day and night in his office on business or on public matters. In connection with his activities noted above, it should flgo be remembered that he served in the Fire Brigade, being a mem. hor of Victoria Ca. No. 7} was President of St. Andrew's Society, while in his earlier days in the port was an enthusiastic rowing man, being one of a winning Scottish international four. Subsequently his favourite recreations were fishing, shooting and golf, Ho was one of the pioneers of British cotton spinning in China, being instrumental in the founda:
Leaving. Shanghai in 1904, Sir Charles continued to take a very keen interest in China, with reference to the affairs of which he was. very conversant, and he did a vast amount of work for the benefit of those trading here through the China Association, of which he became chairman in 1911, Latterly he had not eon in the best of health, and was, in fact, paralysed for 'a number of years, and had resided principally in Italy. He is survived by his widow and one daughter who {is now the Marchesa Clair Rappini Castel Delfino.
On leaving Shanghai, Six Charles presented to the Cathedral the reredos which remains there to-day.
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