The emergency has brought its woes and leasters but In bringing Brigudier-General J. Beaumont back to Shanghai it has been responsible for the always pleasant experience welcoming en old friend, however embarrassed the: General himself may feet at the falsification of his own prophecy. General Beaumont, as Commandant of the Fourth United States Marine Corps, was exceedingly popular throughout the cosmopolitan community here and now that the Strength of the corps in. Shanghai has been Temporarily expanded. to two regiments, It highly appropriate that he should be selected its commender. 'The milltsry forces here have been gratified by the British Government' Aecision to. promote Brigadier A. P. D. Telfer~ Smollett to "the local rank. of Major-General, the announcement that the promotion was made itor consultation with the American aut glo-American relations on the spot Telfer-Smottett has, It
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