The Chairman of Council address-the following letter, dated September 25, to the Acting Consul-[General for France:—
"It_was with great grief that the Council learned of the death of M. Auguste Wilden, "French Minister to China and" formerly Consul-General at Shanghai.
"During his prominent assoclation with consular' and "public affairs in this city the late Wilden established himself deep in the affection and regard of the international community. The Council Is attesting the respect of this" community and its profound sense of loss by the lowering of
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