Peking, Aug. 4.
The Waichiaopu has telegraphed to.Dr. Alfred Sze, the Ambassador at Washington, to convey the Government's condolences to the American Government and the members of the late President's family. The telegram states that relations between China and America have alway been cordial and the news of President Harding's death has caused the Chinese Government and people the deepest sorrow.
Dr. Wellington Koo has also telegraphed to' Mrs. Harding conveying the condolences of himself and Madame Koo.—Reuter.
Peking, Aug. 5.
The Cabinet has ordered Government institutions to fly their flags at half mast for seven days, beginning to-day, as a mark of respect to the late President Harding.—Reuter Peking, Aug. 6.
Parliament to-day sent a telegram of condolence to the American Government on the death of President Harding who, tha telegram states, was a great friend of the Chinese people.—Reuter.
Ichang, Aug. 5.
All flags are being flown at half-mast to-day and the U.S.8. Tsabel fired a gun every half hour from sunrise till sunset as a sign of mourning for Presiden' Harding.—Reuter.
Hongkong, Aug. 7.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen has sent his condolences to President Calvin Coolidge and has assured him of the traditional friendship betvecn the American and Chinese peoples.—Reuter.
Gen. Li Yuan-hung, in his capacity as President, has instructed Dr. Alfred Sze, Chinese Minister at Washington, to convey his condolence to the family of the late President.
The Peking Cabinet has sent a telegram to President Coolidge congratulating him on his success sion to the presidency of the United, States of America and expressing the hope that he will do his utmost to bring about closer relations between, Fie coun. try and China, In accordance with telegraphic instructions from Peking, the local Chinese public offices have lowered their flags to half-mast. for a week out of respect for the late President.
Tu a letter to the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, call-" ing for a Chinese memorial: service, the Street Unions and the Commercial Federation state that President Harding was always a strong advocate of peace and democracy'and has earned the thanks of the Chinese people on numerous occasions.~" China has lost a very. good friend, these two organizations conclude, and nothing to show Chinese appreciation would be better than such a Chinese memorial service by his friends and admirers.
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