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THE SANCTIONS BUILDING UP THE
· AT GENEVA
Varions Views Expressed
NATIONS
UNPREPARED FOR
WAR
London July 2
The delegates of Irish Free State and New Zealand took part In this afternoon's discussion 01 sanctions at the meeting of the League Assembly at Geneva. The debate will be resumed to-morrow.
Mr. de-Valera urged that the great powers should meet now in a puce conference to prevent war rather than to wait for a con- ference which would have to be held after Europe had once more been drenched in blood.
AIR FORCE
The Question Of
Personnel
WHERE
CONSCRIPTION WOULD FAIL
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, June 23,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 4. 1936.
ENGINEERING
AND
BUILDING
METAL BEARINGS FOR
ROLLING MILLS
REPLACED
BY BAKELISED CLOTH
Of all the problems connected with the building up and mainten- ance of a powerful air force the most difficult and urgent is the
The provision and maintenance nection with rolling-ml electri- provision of personnel, and their of bearings in rolling mills offers fication. A thorough investigation training.
not sufficient to particular dimeulty. The bearing was made by the firm into the be possess what is called "First line" pressures are usually high and thehaviour of different varieties and strength: there must be men and conditions generally unfavourable, forms of bakelised material for this equipment to meet sudden demand maintenance and replace- service ands to repair the heavy wastage
It is
of active service.
ments are apt to be difficult and expensive, both on account of the cost of spares and the time lost. White metal bearings have been found quite inadequate for the heaviest services, and," although
Each bearing consist of a sleeve section and 2 thrust washer, clamped by retaining plates in- to a chock of similar form to that used with metal bearings,
Production of aircraft on a big Sir James Parr, New Zealand, scale is a fairly simple maiter, pro- favoured maintenance of sanc-"vided measures are taken in good tions but would acquiesce if the time, and this difficulty is being majority of the League members overcome by steps row being taken bronze bearings are generally used "The bearing sections are manu- favoured suspension. Referring to to secure the co-operation of en-
the wear is rapid, the neck of the
the League reform he advocatedgineering firms outside the air shaft also soon becoming rough fabric, treated with synthetic var- |
thai all nations of the
world craft industry, some of them to un- should be invited to the September dertake the manufacture of
the wines and bodies meeting of the Assembly.
of aeroplanes, others for the rapid production of engines.
afternoon Other speakers this included
Vienna, Senor Rivas Chile, who suppported .Argentina's Initiative in non-recognition of the Italian conquest and added that unless confidence in the
efficacy of the League were restored Chile might reconsider her continued membersh.p.
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and grooved. Much thought and effort have been given to the pro- biem of eliminating these defects.
and it has been found that bearing material consisting of fib. rous material, such as paper or cloth, bonded with bakelite, is superior for this service to any
But the basic problem, as in many other matters, is that of men, those to fly the aircraft, and those to maintain them in Aying condi- metal. No. oil is used. but the tion; and this also is true as reg-bearing is fed continuously with a ards air transport. It is the critic-stream of water. The water KET- al problem of confronting those ves a two-fold purpose, acting 85 countries. Great Britain especially, a lubricant and a more important which are preparing for expansion function, keeping the bearing cool. of the air lines, and at the same The latter is of special importance time for expansion of the air arm. due to the fact that the heat- Whether conscription be a satis-conductivity of the bakelised ma~ factory method of peace time for terial is very much less than that obtaining personnel for an army or
of metal a fleet is a question on which there are divided opinions, but there can be little doubt that anything ap proaching compulsión or service In the case of an ale force, whet- her for its flying or for its main- Stanley Bruce. Australia. who said tenance, could only result in fatal
KG. Westman, Sweden, said that the sanction front was already broker, but nothing could, reverse the Assembly verdict that Italy was the aggressor. He deplored the fact that the League was not universal Baron Bugl, Austria, referring to the Italian memoran- dum presented to the League ai the opening of the Assembly meet- ing, said it was inspired by the spirit of the Covenant,
Among eller speakers were
סמנ .of
inefficiency.
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that In view of the facts his Oorernment were of the opinion
It may be doubted whether the that the time had been reached
sanctions measures now being taken for And- this dispute when in
anding personnel for our expanding were
further avali should be lifted. The alternative Air Force are sufficient, although it meant war, for which he thought is dimeult to see how more could they were not prepared and this have been done in the time. view was strengthened when they considered the acute anxiety' which the present situation in Europe was causing. Australia was ready to review the system of collective security and he was of the opinion the Covenant should be reinforced. The Delegates of Uruguay. Den- mark. Switzerland and
THE EMPLOYERS' PART. Much can be done by the willing co-operation of employers giving facilities to young men who desire to join the Auxiliary Air Force or the Air Defence Territorials, and so serious is the problem, and so terri-
Holland ble would be the penalty of unpre
also indicated support for the ifting of sanctions.--- Bitish Wireless.
LORD STANLEY LEAVES FOR THE CONTINENT
paredness, that it is difficult to un- derstand the attitude of any em ployer who would withhold encour
agement
it
The situation calls for a national effort on a larger scale, and de- mands the serious consideration of the Air Ministry and of the whole
country.
THE QUEEN MARY AS A PEACE SHIP
THE LEADING PART
A leading part in this develop-
The Metropolitan-Vickers ment has been taken. by Messrs. Beet Park, Manchester, whose attention rical Company, Limited, Trafford
was called to the problem in con-
SCOTTISH SHIPBUILDING ACTIVITY
Subject to the settlen:ent of cer- tain points of detall the Admiralty have decided to place orders with
ENGINEERS AND THE DEFENCE PROGRAMME
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The brief account of his steward- ship which the Minister for Co- ordination of Defence (Sir Thomas Inskip) gave in the House of Com- mons on Thursday, May 21, con tained a good deal of material which is worthy of attention by by engineering manufacturers. A detailed survey, he said. had been made of the material, operative and technical resources of the country, and the Government were now ready to give experience of of war the actual production
to Arms that were at material present engaged on ordinary peace and activities. As regards shell shell components, 400 firms had been inspected as to their capacity to "undertake this class of work and this inspection was continuing Full manuals had been prepared on the manufacturing processes and were now available. They were therefore in & position to enter upon the important stage. of putting plans for production into operation.
In this connection, there was no
war
factured trom special strong nish and moulded by a time, heat and pressure process. It may be mentioned that materials having a paper base instead of fabric were tried, but it was found that these were weaker, less resistant, and had some tendency to split. The cloth is ordinarily used in layers doubt that gauges and machine laid concentrically in the mould, tools were an indispensable link but successful results have also
in the chain, and he was happy bcen obtained by a method of to say that not only were nearly using clipped pieces of fabric com-
all the necessary designs in readi pressed in special moulds." Withness, but that here again process either method of fabric assembly, manuals had prepared. The task the bearings are usually moulded in this connection would have to correct shape and not subse-
been easier if there had been a quently machined, but in this res-
reserve of supply from which Arms have selected for
of pect also some exceptions
the construction
have been been made, and with suitable pre-
material could paration, machined bearing sur-supplied. Nevertheless, so far as faces have proved quite satis- the Army was concerned. he hoped within the next few days factory. The approximate char-that acteristics of the material art: contracts would be placed for the Density. 0.045 lb. to 0.05 lb. per full supply of these articles, though cubic inch; coefficient of expun-even then their production. would
Brinell hardness number, 25 to 40; o sion. 0.0004 per inch per deg. F.: take some time and might result dislocation of ordinary cumpressive strength, 30,000. Ib. trade. As regards aircraft. the to 50,000 lb. per square inch; wa-help of motor Arms was being en- ter absorption, 1 per cent, to 3 per listed in order that a cent.; and maximum allowable temperature 300 deg. F. The den. sity Value has title significance in comparison with metal bearings,
These premises would remain the The coeficient of expansion is about double that of metal, but property of the Government and
would be maintained on
a care this characteristic is mainly of 101-
as to portance in connection with cast and maintenance basis so
be capable of swift extension. ing the metal into the shell, & pro-steps would be taken to prevent
cesa not involved with bakelite. The Brinell hardness number lies between the values for white me- bearing pressures, the life of the tal and bronze. At very high bakelised bearings is many times that of bronze.
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WATER ABSORPTION
reserve
might be bullt up and they were being asked to build new premises or extensions at the Government expense.
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con-
PUBLIC, WORKS IN HYDERABAD
profiteering. Another matter which was the adortage of skilled labour, and was causing great anxiety
Clyde shipbuilders' for five of the
to search out pockets of skilled it would be the Government's duty nine destroyers of the Tribal class
labour which might be found in of the 1936 building programme. These vessels will have a displace-
many part of the country and draw back into industry those who ment of approximately 1,850 tons, and will cost round about 400,000.
had strayed into other industries. each. Messrs. Scotts Shipbuilding
The slight absorption of water
In this connection it is interesting to and Engineering Company. Limit appears to be advantageous in re-lish War Office factories, at Chor- learn that it la proposed to estab- ed, Greenock, will build two-bulls ducing friction. Apart from the ley and Bridgend, while a third and
Wm. machinery; Mezers.
uses already mentioned, the wa- site. in Scotland, is under Denny and Brothers, Limited, fer employed serves to wash away sideration. Dambarton, will bulld two—hulla
ally particles of dust or abrasive and machinery; and Messrs. Alex. matter. All bakelised bearings re- Stephen and Sons, Lucited, La-quire grease to lubricate them thouse, will build one-bu and when starting up, and for run- machinery. The latter firm have ning speeds up to about 200 ft. already on order one of the same
per minute. The general method class of destroyers of the 1935 pro- is to apply grease to the neck as gramme, while the Fairfield Ship the mill is coming to rest, this developments which have taken Interesting statistics on the great building Company have orders for treatment also preventing the for-place in engineering and wo. An order for a passenger and måtion of rust on the roll neckworks in Hyderabad, during the public cargo motorship of 11,000 tons when standing. Suitable grease twenty-five years' rule of the pre- has just been placed by the An- remains on the surface for a long sent Nizam, were given in a recent chor Line (1935), Limited, with the time and is scarcely affected by broadcast at Delhi by 8la Akbar Southampton, June 10.
Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engin the water. For higher rubbing Hydari, the finance minister of the Replying to the
toast of his neering Company, Limited Clovan speeds, water lubrication alone is State. Agriculture in the leading health at a luncheon given in his She will be driven by twin-screws, adequate for loads up to about industry, honour to-day by local
and will be designed
engineering and the for the 100 lb. per square inch, but for works undertaken men, Commodore Sir Edgar Brit-wners Indian service between neavier loads, grease must be used adequate water supply throughout ten, commander of the Queen Mary, Glasgow. Liverpool, and Bombas. at all speeds, and for loads above the State are, therefore, of vital London, July 2
This new vessel will be designed 4,000 15. per square ich, a special importance. Several large reser- to attain a the private meeting this
"Such rivalry as the public in knots, and will have accommoda-be used.
service speed of 17 cooling medium may also have to vairs have beer constructed chief afternoon, the League Council terest in speed has imposed upon tion for over 330 passengers in sin- decided that the agenda of the us is a friendly rivalry and a peace gle and two-berth cabins, each special meeting to
on ful and sportsmanlike rivalry in with a private toilet and shower, Saturday should include the ques- the sole interest of building ai tion of Danzig
armer understanding between na-
London, July 2 Stanley, Lord
Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty left Loudon to-night for Geneva and will latter proceed to Montreux where he will act as Chief British Belegate when the Dardanelles Conference resumes. He will succeed Lord Stanhope who is re- turning to London to take up his new duties as Commissioner Works.--
British Wireless.
At
DANZIG QUESTION
be held
of
said:
The President of the Danzig | tions. Senate, Herr Griester and the
SIR E BRITTEN'S HOPE
business
"Perhaps my greatest satisfaction
League High Commissioner in in bringing the Queen Mary into Danzig, Sean Lester will be invited to attend Britian Wireless.
DUKE OF KENT TO . OPEN EXHIBITION
London, July 2
this port lies beyond a pardonable pride in the ship herself and in her comfort and speed/
ELECTRICITY
to ensure an
GENERATION IN material, against. 8.000 tons for the Nizam's reign, 3,000 miles of
SWEDEN
among them being the Nizaıısagar dam, which is capable of irrigating One or two examples of the re- sults obtained
270,000 acres, In addition, many with the bearings wells have been sunk, numbering. for mills supplied by the company in one district, upwards of 1200, may be of interest in conclusion. The cost of these wells has been On a 3-high, 18-in. mill, bakeised met from the Famine Prevention bearings have reducet the power Fund of £2,000,000 set up by the required by 30 per cent. and have state Government Transport has up to date rolled 50,000 tons of also received attention, and, during the best metal bearings; that is, new roads and 1,300 miles of ra l- "It is D satisfaction which
they have had already more than way have been springs, I think, from the cons-
built, while a six times the life of metal, and state-run motor-transport service ciousness that the shipbuilder, the
the wear of the fabric material is has been set up, and Hyderabad owners and the saller are steadily During the period 1920 to 1934, only 1/16 in., so that the bearings inked with the Karachi-Bombay- charged with the responsibilty of the annual production of electrical should roll many more thousand Madras air line. At the present changing the character of the energy in Sweden has more than tona. On a 12-in. strip mill, where time a special board is considering ocean itself from a barrier between doubled namely, from 2,600 million the whole series of stands has the possibilities of air lines within to 8.050 million kWh. In a report been fitted with bakelised bearings, the State. Municipal works have Issued recently by an official com- the sang of power is 50 per cent. shown equal development. mittee, it is estimated that the and the life of the bearings, com- Hyderabad City, a glum-clearance production will reach 10,500 millionpared with that of brass, bax in-scheme is in operation, while an kwn by 1954, It is pointed out. creased from five to forty shifts. entirely new system” of however, that even thus large pro- | On a 10-in. wire mill "the instal- supply, drainage, and electricity is duction would involve the utilian-tation of bakelised bearings has in-planned for the near future, and tion of only about one-third of the creased the bearing life to over similar. steps" have been "taken in total water-power available,
eight times that of bronze,-- other c'ties.
The Duke of Kent will wavel to Peoples to a neighbourly highway"
Holland by air to-morrow and will open the exhibition of British Art at Amsterdam on Saturday.
The Duke will fly in the King's private aeroplane and will spend the night at the British Legation at Hague British "Wire'eks.
Mrs. de Fashion fat children's party); "Marguerite!"
Nursemaid: "Yes, madam?". Mrs de Fashion: "It's time for ns to go home. Which of these children is mine?"
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