Gen. Wu Made Commander of Legion of Honour By order of the President of the French Republic, Gen, Wu Te-chen, Mayor of Shanghai, and Mr. Chao Tse-you, former Mayor of Hangchow, have been made a Commander of the Legion of Honour and Chevalier ofthe Legion of Honour respectively.
The information was conveyed to Shanghai by an official despatch. In view of the popularity of the two Chinese oMcials, the news has arouse ed considerable interest both in foreign and Chinese circles.
During his two years' service Mayor of Shanghai, Gen. Wu has amply demonstrated his efficiency and ability in discharging his diplomatic and administrative. tasks. His Quick "comprehension of existing Conditions and able handling of the situation during the Sino-won him commendations, while his perfect courtesy has made of the best liked figures in Sha
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