All Chinese papers issued special editions and full page advertisements jete inserted by leading commercial establishments and banking. institutions, giving mesceges of greetings. Several special articles were written by leading Government officials.
Meanwhile, congrotulatary—messages were sent to Nanking from numerous public organs in Shanghai. Contributions to aviation funds are ico being gathered. Several Chinese banking institutions were reported to have contributed $2,500,000. towards the fund for the Purchase of five bombers to be presented to the Government in honour of the Generalissimo.
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