Although Mr. Yang would not refer io his own achievements as (being outstanding nevertheless Messrs. Butterfield & Swire have recorded their deep appreciation in many ways. During his compradore ship in Shang-[hai labour troubles frequently broke oyt in Swatow, Amoy and Canton and it is a tribute to Mr. Yang's managerial ability that such troubles never lasted long and that he ni failed to restore good feelings tween the company and its employees.
Well-known for his charitable nature, Mr. Yang founded a school for people from his native province of Canton. He was a former President of the Y.M.C.A. in Chefoo, Chairman of the anti-Opium Association and President of the Red Cross Society, In Shanghai he has been active for some time on behalf of many charities, especially the Cantonese Relief Association and the, Lester Chinese Hospital He is a member of the Kwangtung Guild and of the Cantonese Commercial Association.
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