Britain's record of administration Weihuiwei was described in detail by Sir Reginald Johnston, K.CALG, C.E, the Commissioner, in his farewell speech to the district headmen who assembled at Government House on Monday, It was at the conclusion of Sir Reginald's speech that the touching tribute was paid by the headmen who presented him with a bowl of translucent white material filled with water asa testimony to the Parity and integrity of the regime over which Sir Reginald had presided, In his speech the Commissioner said:
Tam not here to-day merely to did you farewell, want also to express to you, the district headmen of the Leased Ter grateful thanks for the friendly and harmonious way in which you and your predecessors have inaugurated.
successful working of the system has been to me, personally, a ouree of great satisfaction; for the demarcation of the Territory into 26 districts and the appoint-
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