The procession consisted of a detachment of Savoy Grenadiers, with rifles at the slope, another detachment bearing the many wreaths of sympathy, and the band of the Grenadiers, with black ribbons tied around their instruments. The procession, was joined by the official representatives present, and proceeded: to the chapel, when the coffin, covered with the Italian flag, was removed from the hearse Italians present giving the Fascist salute. The coffin was carried to the graveside by eight bearers, consisting of grenadiers, Italian sailors, members of the local Fascist organization, and members of the Italian Air Force from the Montecuccoli, The funeral ceremony was conducted by Father E. Gherzi, assisted by Father S. Fitzgerald, Brother Finnegan and Acolyte George Montelli. As the coffin was lowered Admiral Sir Charles Little, Admiral H. E. Yarnell, and Vice-Admiral Lo Bigot represented the British, American and French Naval forces; other naval and military officers present were the commander of the Montecuccoli; Col. Andreini, commanding the Savoy Grenadiers, and other officers Gf the regiment; Major-Gtneral A. P. D. Telfer-Smollett, Lieut-Col L. Perretiers Colonel Clarke, representing the Sec-and Brigade, US. Marines; Major B. G. Jones, of the Fourth Marines; Rear-Admiral T. Honda; Lieut-
Comm, M. Okino; and others.
Civil representatives included members of the Consular Body, Mr. C. S. Franklin, representing the Shanghai Municipal Council; H. E. Giuliano Cora, Italian Ambassador to China; Commander Luigi Neyrone, Italian Consul-General in Shanghai; Signor Angelone, Italian Commercial Attache; Mr. G. Boolsen, representing the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce; Mr. A-
Glathe, representing the German community; Mr. T. Funatsu, representing the Japanese Cotton Mill Owners' Association; representasentatives of the Shanghai Cotton Spinning Co's mill; and others.
Representing the Shanghai Municipal Police were Major F. W. Gernard, Commissioner; Mr. E. C.
Baker, Assistant Commissioner; and a detachment of foreigners and Sikhs. into the grave, officers present saluted, the Grenadier guard of honour presented arms, and the band played the Fascist Hymn.
The British detachment present consisted of men of the Loyal Regiment, and bluejackets from H.M.S. Cumberland.
Dr. Eberhard von Stohrer, the German Ambassador to the Spanish Nationalist Government at Salamanca, now in Berlin, conferred with Herr Hitler for three hours on Wednesday and again on Thursday.
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