Flying Officer's Estimate of What Could be Done Hongkong, Feb. 22, Lecturing to-day under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce before a distinguished audience, which included Sir Miles Lampson, British Minister'to China, Sir Cecil Clementi, Governor of Mongkong, and Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, Wing-Commander. Vaughan Fowler, Adjutant of the Kaitack Aerodrome, said that, after making provision for wind resistance, with triple-engined aeroplane the trip to Shanghai could be accomplished at an average speed of 80 to 90 miles an hour despite the fact that, fat this time of the year, it would have to be made in the teeth of the north-east monsoon. He estimated the charge for the trip should }be $170 per passenger.
Hongkong Aerodrome Allocation Feb. 23, His Majesty's Government has allocated £100,000 from the Imperial funds towards the cost of the Hongkong Aerodrome. £70,000 will be paid, if possible, this year, and the 0 on satisfactory completion of the work.—Reuter.
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