In conclusion, he thanked the press, and said that no one regretted the delays which had been experienced more than he did. 'They were flying fu a strange country, for the first time, they were not attempting to set any speed records, and, where weather conditions were as' bad they had proved to be, ne took the safer course of waiting tilt conditions Improved, which he felt was Justifled by the result, With regard to the flying-boat which was left behing at Amoy. owing to engine trouble, engine was being sent from the base at Hongkong, and the change would not take very long.
'As the interview came to on end, 'Air-Commodore Smith was asked by' 8 Chinese press representative it he had "made any new discoveries," He replied:—"Well, we certainly pul Namkwan on the map!"
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