Replying, Mr. Aiers said he was genuinely overwhelmed by the kind Femarks and he felt that it was his duty to do what he had done—a duty of every police emeer. The tribute, hho said, cast credit onthe men who had to execute all the work, as he himself "merely gave directions.
His association with the Chinese community had been a very pleasant tone, and he always found the Chinese amiable and friendly, It had een said that China absorbs her enemies, but Mr. Aiers found it true that the country absorbs her friends, as he did not feel happy to be away from China. In conclusion, he ex-Pressed optimism at the future. of this great city, which, despite present upheavals and difficulties, would Rrow steadily in the years to come, 'The Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 'Shanghai Civie Association, Chinese Bankers' Club and Native' Bankers' Club were among the twenty organ= trations "which gave the tea reeep-
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