London, Aug. 23.
Chinese ceremonial was observed to-day to launch the cargo and passenger s. Hal Hong, in Glasgow, for the China Merchants" SRI. Ca.
"The assembly bowed three times as the Chinese national flag was unfurled by Mr. Quo Tui-chi, Chinese Minister to Great Britain, Mme. Quo christened the vessel which glided out to sea amid the explosion of fire ferackers to ward off evil spirits.
The vessel is specially protected against pirate attacks with steel grilles isolating vulnerable control points, while the various classes of astengers are segregated and steam Connections with hoses are arranged ina number of key positions.
'Mr. Quo, ina speech, said. that, just as the launching of the Cunarder 534 would mean the resurrection of Great Britain at sea, so the launching fof the Hai Hong was quite an event from' the Chinese viewpoint, and meant the resurrection of China in commercial navigation on the coastal Seas and even on the seven seas—Reuter.
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