French Concession
The French Concession was governed by a separate municipal council, under the direction of the Consul General. The French Concession was not part of the International Settlement.
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Famous quotes containing the words french and/or concession:
“The third day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Three French hens,”
—Unknown. The Twelve Days of Christmas (l. 8–10)
“Let the amelioration in our laws of property proceed from the concession of the rich, not from the grasping of the poor. Let us understand that the equitable rule is, that no one should take more than his share, let him be ever so rich.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)