The late Supt, Tan was born 50 years ago. in Chunshan, Kuanjgtung. Alter receiving a home education he entered the Ying Hwa College in Foochow. On graduation he was employed by the Shanghat Municips Couneit on July 1, 1908 He then: served as a translator but after man; years' hard work his strong ability Wwas recognized specially during the civil war between the governors of Chekiang and Kiangsu.
As a reward for his good services he was recommended for the post which he had been holding unfit the time of his death. He was promoted to the post as the superintendent September 1, 1920, He had been in the police for 32 years.
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