Shanghai, May 18.
'A tribute was paid by' the First [special District Citizens' Federation to Mr, J, Huxley in his attempt to rescue a Chinese from the Whangpoo Jon May The Federation sent a letter, frst Jexpressing its sympathy with Mr, Huxley who was taken ill after his utile search for the Chinese who had fallen into the river, The federation also voiced its respect and admiration for his courageous act.
Mr. Huxley, Accountant Officer, of! the Shanghai ire Brigade, was secing some friends off at. the Customs [Jetty when a Chinese baggage coolie fell into the river while attempting to jump back to the jetty froma launch. Mr, Huxley immediately plunged into the water to rescue the feoolle but" without success, The coolie was believed to have been car ried away by the swift, treacherous
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