HOSIE, Alexander (PEKING), F.R.G.S.; H.B.M. Commercial Attache. Ednc.: King's College and University, Aberdeen. Appointed Student Interpreter in China, March 10, 1876; acting Consul at Wuhn, 1831; employed on Special Service at Chungking, 1882 to.1884; acting Vice-Cousul at Whampoa, 1887 to 1888; acting Consul at Wenchow, 1888 to 1891; promoted 1st Assistant, April 1, 1891 acting Consul at Chefoo, 1891; at Amoy, 1892; at Tamsui, 1892; at Wuhu, 1891; at Newchwang, 1894 to 1897; acting Vice-Consul at Pagoda Island, 1897; promoted Consul at Wuchow, Sept. 27, 1897; transferred to Kiukiang, Feb. 24, 1900; promoted Consul-General for Province of Szechwan, April 5, 1902; Commercial Attache at Peking, 1905-06. Address: H.B.M. Legation, Peking, China.