M. Henri Auguste Wilden was born fon March 23, 1879. Atter graduating from the Law Faculty, he came to China at the end of last century and worked as interpreter in the Peking-
The Minister had been ill with pneumonia earlier this year, but made 8 good recovery a few months ago. Lately, he appeared to be quite well, and, not many days ago, was playing golf.
'M. Wilden, who was 86 years of age, first came to China 35 years ago. He took part in the march of the Seymour column from Tientsin to Peking to relieve the Legations during the [Boxer trouble, and was awarded the Legion of Honour for his services.
His remains are lying in state with guard of honour from the Legation Guard. The funeral arrangements have not yet been madé.—Reuter.
'M. Wilden's death followed attack of asthma, which commenced three days ago.
'M. Wilden, who returned from long eave spent "in France on November 17 fast year, was nearly carried away by an attack of pneumonia in June. From this he never completely recovered in spite of a period of convalescence in Peitaiho.
It was only on May 4 last that he signed, in Nanking, the Franco-Chinese convention concerning—Indo-China, which had been the object of Tabourfous negotiations for more than four years.—Havas
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