Background
Mr. Li Su-mai was born at Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 1873.
Mr. Li Su-mai was born at Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 1873.
Mr. Li was first taken as one of the five Chinese Magistrates at the International Mixed Court and heldthe position of second assistant magistrate. He was a well-known Chinese scholar. He studied law privately and practiced at his profession for several years before his appointment to the Mixed Court Bench in Shanghai. In recognition of his services in the post he held this position for past six years. The Chinese government conferred upon him several decorations and appointed him a District Magistrate in waiting. Mr. Li’s name was also registered with the Cabinet for further promotion.