Shanghai, Apr, 19.
Tribute was paid to Mr Wi J. Keswick, former chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council, in a statement issued by Mr. TI, Okamoto yesterday.
Mr. Keswick will be sailing for England some time next week, where will join Mrs. Keswick.
Mr. Okamoto's statement in fult follows:—
"On the eve of the departure from 'Shanghai of 2 man who deserves to be called its leading citizen, 1 wish to express publicly, for myself and for many other Shanghaildhders, appreciation for the service that' Mr. W. J. Keswick has rendered this city. Mz, Keswick, I understand. will depart soon for his home in England, and his absence will be_a loss that the Shanghai Munieips! Council and the city it serves cannot but feel deeply.
"Our International Settlement ha" been through difficult times the last few years. "Fortunately, there is light ahead, and it appears that the worst of the trouble is over. To Mr. Kos-wick goes a great deal of the credit for bringing the Council through.
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