The Archive · 1923

POSITION OF PLAINTIFF'S SON

Subsequent to the death of her husband, Tong Ping-e, plaintiff came to Shanghai and before she came back she was very friendly with Captain Parker, who attended to her business. and held hen power of attorney and collected her dividend dues. In con: sequence of the advice given by Captain Parker, plaintiff trans-~ ferred the property and shares im the name of her son, George Artingdale. This son, deceased, was ai truly beloved son, and hia mother very rightly made him her agent. He went to company meetings, but being. merely a proxy had. no right to speak.. At that time the shares were registered in plaintiff's name and not in Captain Parker's. They were transferred. to the son at Captaini Parker's request, so that he might! be able to speak with more ¢confidence. The, position was much the same as to the land, except

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