Midway Island, Nov. 24.
The lant aeroplane China Clipper landed" here at 331 o'clock afternoon, completing its 1800-mile trip from Honolulu in' tess time than it was expected to take under most favourable conditions.
Captain Musick commented on the fact that the Clipper had completed its fight here from Honolulu in approximately nine hours. "The fact demonstrate the Clippe: remark= fable speed while carrying a capacity Toad," he declared—United Press.
The Philippine Clipper Alameda, Calif, Nov. 28
It was announced here tox that the Philippine Clipper's maiden tight to Manila will start on December 6, when, if the fights continue announced schedules, it will mean that the two giant flying boats will pass Hankow Nov. 24.
While a drizzling rain fell, und reds of Chinese and forelgne-s tonday attended the state burial of the mains of the late Mr, Li Yuan-hung, former President of China, who died Jseven years ago, and his wite, The remains of the late President of China and his wife were recently Tmoved to. Wuchang from Tientsin, Tributes to the deceased were 1 ceived from throughout the world, Including wreaths sent by Mr. Koki Hirota, Japan's Foreign Mivister, and Ariyvshi, Japanese Ambsssador fo China.
"All fags were flown vt half-mast to-day, while all amusements were suspended in accordance with SStructions Issued by the National Government—Reuter.
Flags were at half-mast and theatres "and amusement resorts suspended business in. the Chines controlled territory yesterday as token of respect to the late Presi lent Li Yuan-hung, whose State funeral took place at Wuchang yes: terday morning.
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