Nanking, Oct. 17, Scenes reminiscent of the State of Dr. Sun Yat-sen wore witnessed in the Capital to-day when the remains of General Tan Yen-kai, former acting chairman of the National Government and prea ident of the Executive Yuan, were Prominent leaders of the Government including General Chiang Kaishek, Chairman of the National Government; Mr. TV. min, President of the Legisla Youn; and others also accom: the funeral procession which nearly seven hours. Workmen were kept busy all night in order to complete the magnificent pailous erectced along the streets.
iched marines from the Ministry of Navy and soldiers belonging to the First Model Division formed the guard of honour. The Boy and Girl Scouts turned out in full force to maintain order. The streets were lined with spectators eager to watch the pageant and to catch a glimpse of General Chiang Kai-shek, who was one of the honorary pall-bearers. The Generalissimo appeare!
ard tanned from his. recent trying experiences at the front, but otherwise in good health and excellent. spirit—Reut
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