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Talbot Promoted After Canton Customs Crisis
Hon R M Talbot, long an official in the Chinese Custom Service, is promoted to Chief Assistant Commissioner after directing Canton Customs during a dangerous emergency. Official praise notes his tact and courage in reopening the customs house amid threats and wounds to the commissioner.
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R. M. Talbot
United States
Canton
China
J. W. Stephenson
Teking
Tath T
Edwardes
Talbot
Canton Customs
Custom House
Paul Bo Talbot
Des Moines