Huge crowds on the wharf and a guard of honour consisting of over 100 members of the Shanghai River Police were a part of the big farewell accorded to Sir Frederick Maze, Inspector-General of the Customs, on the occasion of his departure at 1pm, on April 4 in the s, Empress of Russia, 'AS counsellor {0 the Chinese delegation to the Coronation, he on.his away to England via the Pacific Odeon and Candia. 20s! original intention was to travel with Dr. H. H. Kung, Special Ambassador the Coronation, and the other tembers of the delegation in the s. Vielorla via Suez. Owing, however, to the extremely crowded conditions developed by the last minute rush, found it necessary to change his plans-to a rapid trip to London via the Pacific. Lady Maze will follow inthe s, Empress of Japan, leaving Shanghai on February 18.
'Sir Frederick Maze Is accompanied by Mr. Stanley F. Wright, who has been officially appointed' secretary to. the delegation. The Empress of Russia, like nearly all passenger Iiners going through Shanghai the present season, has a full pas senger list
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