In presence of Mr. E, S. Cunningham, Consul-General, " bluejackets, 2 detachment from American Ca, S.V.C. and the American community generally, the Stars and Stripes were on Sunday hoisted full mast on the new flagstaff of the American Consulate-Genera]. The flagstaff stands 128 ft, high, and the claim is made for it that it exceeds in height almost any in the Far East. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Cunningham assisted by Mrs, Carl Seitz, whose husband tock 2 considerable share bringing the flagstaff to Shang-
Hanxow has just been visited with the heaviest snowstorm experienced for many years.
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