In this connection it is useful to note that Macao is en fete to-day celebrating Portugal's national day, with unprecedented enthusiasm among the Chinese, who have constructed. pailous throughout the Chinese commercial section of Macao city.
Among the—_unprecedentedly numerous Chinese at the official reception at Government House this morning the presence was noted of Mr. Chan Chok-yee, former Governor of Canton, and Mr. Lew Yuk-lin, former Minister in London.
The "celebrations included a splendid parade of the Portuguese military, naval and police forces.
M. 8. Seamew and a French gunboat are collaborating in the festivities. They are on an official visit to Macao, giving evidence of the ties of friendship which bind their respective Governments and that of Portugal—Reuter.
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