Peking, July ig.
The American Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Denby, was proceeding to Nankow: by aeroplane this morning when engine trouble developed over the mountains at height of 4,000 feet. Landing was imperative and the ground was very difficult but the pilot succeeded in landing without injuring anyone, though the machine was practically wrecked. The party consisted of Captain Dolan, the pilot. Captain Blake, the observer, Mr. Denby and two pressmen who are accompanying the Secretary's natty.. The voyagers returned from Nankow- by train.—Reuter.
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