The Archive · 1934

DEATH OF TIENTSIN CONSUL-GENERAL

Mr. Lancelot Giles Passes Away After Long Iiness Tientsin, Nov. 21.

'The death occurred this morning, at the age of 58, of Mr. Lancelot Giles, CM.G., who has been British Constil-General here since Decemer, 1929. Not only the British, but the' entire foreign community, as well as his many friends among' the Chinese, earned of the news with real regret. Mr. Giles had been for some time and seriously ill since last March, his complaint causing him much suffering.

For some time, Mr. Giles had bees! carrying on many of his consular rities from his bedroom in a man. ner which earned him the admiration of his staff and all with whom

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