Madison arrived in port, from 1 United States on September 6, brought a consignment of aero planes and aeroplane parts. While, exact details of the shipment were not available, it is understood that consists, in. addition to. spare parts. and 'a few spare engines, of] several combat planes and. several ombers. Chinese officials, questioned by. this journal, were retient and declined to say whether he new planes would be assembled in Shanghai or aking, though it 4s believed that it is most likely that they will be sent to the capital.
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