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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE R34'S WONDERFUL FLIGHT.
A MEMORABLE AND UNIQUE VOYAGE.
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London, July 13. The Air Ministry states R.34
first sighted at about 15 miles north of Pulham at 5.56 this morning. Greenwich time, heading almost due east. Turning south she circled over Pulham at 6.22 at 800 feet, landing safely 6.56.
THE COMMANDER INTERVIEWED.
London, July 13. Major Scott, in an interview, stated that the journey of R.34 from America took 75 hours and three minutes. She had 1,000 Numerous telegrams of congratulation were sent to R.34. H. M. the King telegraphed hearty congratulations on the completion of a memorable and unique voyage.
gallons of petròl left.
"AIRSHIPS HAVE A WONDERFUL FUTURE.“
London, July 13. Major Scott, the Commander of R34. interviewed, expressed the opinion that the most striking fact was that the return journey was safely accomplished, despite the most adverso and difficult weather conditions experienced, particularly on the outwaru voyage. He declared that he made an excellent landing at Pulham and had 1,000 gallons of petrol left. The airship was undoubtedly the type for Overseas work. With a larger craft, a speed of 70 to 80 miles could be maintained. Moreover, he was convinced that airships, which have a wonderful future, would be used commercially for the longest Sourneys and would not conflict with aeroplanes, which would be complementary to them. Airships were extremely comfortable to travel in and there was no feeling of sea-sickness. The Americaes were most impressed by the voyage and realised the commercial possibilities of linking up Great Britain and America.
A VERY INTERESTING LOG.
London, July 13.
The Air Ministry states:-The official log of the voyage of R34 states ~~~~ We left Mineola in darkness and, with a gusty south-west wind, travelling about 30 miles per hour, with an extremely good get-away," considering the difficulties. Four thousand six hundred gallons of petrol were on board. We steered straight for New York. The city at midnight looked like a wonderful and veritable fairyland with miles and miles of tiny, bright and twinkly lights. Search- lights at first' very unsuccessfully searched for the airship, but we finally got it fair and square. The Times Square at Broadway was remarkable sight. Despite the early hour of one o'clock in the morning thousands turned up and the faces were distinctly seen. The whole scene was lit by gigantic electrical signs. The air over New York was very disturbed owing to an approaching cyclone from the Great Lakes, also the best rising from the city itself. but the airship rode very steadily.
*R.34 headed homewards at 1.10 in the morning at a speed of nearly 74 miles an hour. The weather was decidedly favourable. We were getting the full benefit at -knots of the south-west wind. We crossed the American coastal) Manche morning with four out of five engines running, the fifth 115 in the morning we had already covered 430 miles from New York. Our mails were sorted and there was quite a large follection of parcels and letters, including some for H. M. the king, the Foreign Office, the Admir- alty, the Postmaster-General and many copies of the Public Ledger for the Editor of the Times. At 10.45 in thaoning we were now making 83 miles per hour on four engines The forward engine stopped.
(ESTABLISHED – 1881)."
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1919.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE AUSTRIAN TREATY.
RENUNCIATIONS IN FAVOUR OF CHINA.
Paris, July i The Chiet Austrian Delegato, in replying to the presentatio the peace terms, made a generally favourable impression, eloquently that the new Austrian Republic could not be co as the successor of the Hapsburg Monarchy but was acknowledge the principle, that a change of Government relieve the State of responsibility, Austris being ready to assum dreadful inheritance,
Austria renounces in favour of China all privilegeland indemnities resulting from the Boxer Protogel of 1901, all buildings, barracks, and ships wireless plant in the Austrian Concession of Tientsin to be opened to international use.
Austria declares that all Treaties with Siam are abolished as from July 22, 1917. Austrian State property becoming Sam's
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SIAMESE MINISTER MEETS KING GEORGE.
London, July 14 Minister who presented a letter of credentials.
H. M. the King has granted an audience to the SiamƏRƏ
THE ROYAL DUTCH COMPANY.
London, July 14.
The Royal Dutch Company, which is increasing its share capital from 230,000,000 to 400,000,000 florins, is issuing 42,763,600 florins Torth of new shares at par. Each holder of four shares is entitled to subscribe one new share.
ALLIED WAR MEMORIAL.
INTERNATIONAL GARDEN CITY.
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Brussels, July 19.
SINGLE COFT : 10 UTS
B 36 PER ANNUM
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE EGYPTIAN DISTURBANCES.
·RDOLEADERS
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Three ringleaders in the murder of the English railway offcial. Mr. Smith, at Elwaste on March 15 have been hangul, and two- Löfkers sentenced to
servitude for
SOME SENTENCES COMMUTED.
Cairo, July 94
The Premier states that out of fifty-one death sentences by | Military Courts in connection with the recent disturbances, one man has been pardoned and tan sentences commuted. On the intervention of the Premier, the Commander-in-Chief commuted six other sentences and promised that the Military Courts should casse to function on July 15, except in connection with attacks on memberi of His Majesty's forces. Those interned on political grounds would be released and the censorship on outward okazaspondence abolinhað
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
THE TSINGTAU QUESTION.
Peking. July 17,
The British, French and American Governments much regret China's refusal to sign the Treaty and intend to make a compromise between China and Japan, proposing that the Shantung question should be negotiated between the two nations concerned, but Luk Ching-cheong suggests that any documents in regard to the matter must be counter-signed by British, French and American delegates guarantees, but neither Japan nor the three Powers have agreed to this,
KOWLOON NOTES.
In the Junior Tennis League K.C.C. played the C.R.C. Wednesday evening, the former winning by seven points. On Wednesday evening KC.C. (B)} __ winning by a large margin... amet. Queen's College, the latter
War Memorial, recommends the foundation of an international
An Inter-Allied Committee. enquiring into the question of Garden City. named "Geoplis," in Belgium, which should, be neutralised and might eventually become the premanent seat the League of Nations.
PARIS INDUSTRIAL TROUBLES.
Paris, July 13.
Trouble is threatening in Paris in the metallurgical industry, Workers in the clothing and millinery trades are already out and the tubes have stopped. Generally speaking, the employers accept the eight-hour day but are resisting the workmen's demand for increased rates.--Huvas.
THE RHINELAND REPUBLIC.
At 4.50 in the afternoon we had covered 900 miles from New York in 16 hours with a petrol consumption of gallon a mile. At 6.15 we sighted a five-masted schooner on the starboard beam, five
At 4.20 in the morning one miles away. broke down. We were going at a speed of 26 knots with three en-from Germany since Novermber last.-Havas. gines. At 6.40 in the morning we descended to 600 feet to get under the clouds but, finding there was a northerly wind replacing the| warm air rising from the Gulf-Stream we kept at 3,000 feet, where there was a steady south-west wind."
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Paris, July 13.
WARNING TO BELA KUN.
Paris, July 13.
The Log continues as follows:-"At noon the weather report of the Air Ministry says: Anti-cyclone off south-west of Irela d' so we change our course more northward in order to get the west
The Allies have telegraphed Bela Kun that they cannot traat wind which must be blowing northwards of it. At 4.30 in the with him so long as the Armistice is unfulfilled. "afternoon, owing to thick clouds extending right down to the water,. we have not seen the sea since 8.30 this morning, so there are no means of telling our speed. At five o'clock in the afternoon, we picked up wireless from H. M. S. Cumberland. At 7.5 in the evening heavy rain since five o'clock; very cold and dark. All windows and isore shut.
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A CHINESE LUNATIC.
ESCAPES BUT IS QUICKLY Photo: Topical News
.CAUGHT.
Yesterday a Chinese inmate of the Lunatic Asylum escaped from that institution, where he had. We would remind Kowicónites been detained since Deceraber last. He was a houseboy former- that the KCC. at Home will be ly employed by. Mr. and Mrs. B. held to members and friends on W. Bradbury and was commit Sunday evening from 9. till II. A
after the ted to the Asylum band will be in attendance and an murder of an amah, being ordered enjoyable evening is anticipated.to be detained there dur.ng His Majesty's pleasure, as he was A new discovery in accelerated found to be insane.
The escaped maa growth of flora was made in
was ro- Kowloon last night. What at captured last night on the Ks. first sight appears to be a fully. Kwongsi, by which be grown palm tree, sprang up attempting to get away to Canton. within a few hours, just outside the Ferry wharf and was the subject of considerable contro- versy on the morning ferries. We have made enquiries from
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FIELD. MARSHAL SIR DOUGLAS HAIG. who played an important part in securing the Allied victáry, which we celebank to-
and to-morrow
To-Day's Exchange.
The closing rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 30.6. 15-16d.
TO-MORROW'S COUNCIË MEETING.
MESSAGE TO EM. THE KING.
Oficer
At the meeting of the Executive and Legislative Council, to- well known local botanists and approach of four ricksbas at a Mistrust is prevalent in Paris at the proclamation of the Rhine-learn that the specimen is not time instead of two. This work orrow at 10 am, H.E the the Administerning engine completely land Republic. If sincere, it would be the most important news unknown, although very rare. is now in hand, but it appears to Government will move
"The Executive and Legisla- The botanical name is Whiskus- us that the enlargement of the
Councils tus Whiftus and it is celebrated shelter will not remedy the fear-tiva
assembled kids for its rapid growth. Lack of ful mix-up" which occurs every joint session, on Behalf of th space prevents us giving further time a ferry lands a batch of pas people of the Colony of Hong
sengers. Where regulation is most kong, desire to tender to H details.
needed is not over the method of Majesty the King & humble e leaving the shelter but in the pression of their loyalty and We learn that so far,"no ap-actual taking of passengers, As
devotion, and their respectful" pointment has been made in matters now stand, indescribable and heartfelt congratulations, on connection with the recommend- confusion rules.
the attainment, in conjunction. ation of the Sanitary Board for an
with the Allied and "Associated all time Sanitary Inspector for
Powers, of a just and victorious No. doubt the Kowloon
There is also another point Peace. It is their fervent hope authorities are awaiting the arrival of the new Governor bewhich any enlargement of the that the whole Empire, united by fore deciding this weighty matter. shelter will not remedy and that bonds of mutual sympathy and is the "barracking" that goes on self-sacrifice, is about to enter on each time & forry arrives. & new ers of progress and The Bir is filled with cat] prosperity." calls, and every conceivabla ioise that these lusty lunged ̈oolies are capable of producing and this, coupled with general scramble immediately outside the wharf, creates a scene of pandimomium that must be wit- nessed to be believed.
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ANOTHER ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
St. Johns, July 12. The Martinsyde aeroplane, while being moved to the flying "At 845-We dropped a calcium flare. Cocke took direct-ground preparatory to an immediate trans-Atlantic flight, burst a ions, and picked up an East Fortune wireless, distant 1,100 miles. tyre, necessitating the postponement of the flight till to-morrow. At midnight rain was pouring down.
12.7-At three o'clock in the morning a magnificent sunrise. The sun appeared above the clouts in a blaze of colours impressing the crew. At six o'clock in the morning we were 76 miles from East Fortune, running on three engines at a speed of 32 koots. The clouds below look like the gigantic, soft, springy, fleecy white feathers of the bed. The cause was strange. There was an irresistible feeling of wishing to jump down into them.
$10.55 in the morning:-At a height of 5,000 feet. Now over the big cloud gap, 26 miles across the clear blue sky and see without a sign of a ship, making 35 knots,
"11.25 in the morning-We wirelessed Clifden with directional finding. The apparatus was cold.,
At noon-Anxious to land. The strain beginning to tell.
· north-easter prevents making more than 28 knots per hour.
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GERMAN CABINET CHANGES.
Copenhagen, July 12,
A message from Berlin says the Cabinet members Herren Wissel and Moellendorf have resigned in connection with trade questions. Herr Robert Schmidt has accepted the Economic portfolio vice Herr Wissel.
*... → We learn that the Station Hotel is about to change han and that the Hotel will, in futur probably be under, the manager ship of Mr. W. Stewart.
LEAGUE TENNIS,
QUEEN'S COLLEGE v.
K.C.C. "B.
The preparations for the great event to be celebrated in Kwloon
Playedon Thursday st Kowloon, tonight and to-morrow are now
Queen's Collage won by 75 games complete and a show wor hy of
| to 24 games. - Scores === the residents on the peni sala is
Kay and Yvanovich beat assured. A fall description
Some kind of regulation other Jeffries and Bouss 8-5 beat "At 8. o'clock in the evening we cross the coast line north of will appear in the Telegraph than the enlargement of the shel-fead and Richmond 110, beat Clifden The time from t by american coast 1961 bouts 33 minutes. in due course. We would take ter is needed, especially if it is Davidson and Reliton 10-1 We head over the mountains, which are 2,900 feet. There is a wild this opportunity however, of intended to allow the coolies to Crook and Foster beat
minding Kowloonites of the very ragged coastline. The magnificent cloud in the panorama appears hard work done by the Kowloon leave the shelter in larger num-and Bouss 8-3 beat Me. throughout to peep out of the tops of the mountains, while through ab-Committes, and the thanks bers than heretofore, for under Richmond B3 beat David the gaps we see lakes, barbours, island and green fields. It is the of the whole community is due to present conditions this arrange and Ballton 9-3 At 12.30 in the afternoon we were at a height of 5,000 feet with prettiest picture we have seen on the entire voyage. We now realise them. When it is realised that went will be confugio
Isusil and slammai co not pole could be let into the confounded. One thing. ground, not an srob. erected in point out and that the roadway and not even the constable is no leaf of a tree touched without
of keeping order, in for more of having to get special permission am Buybody from the Forestry and other
will leave 24 officials, it will be sosir yrhat.
turn or do ulous amount of detail work has had to be got throu
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a clear blue sky and a deep blue sea. The visibility at the maximum that we should have a more northerly course after leaving the help of this height that we can see is 31 miles, or an area of 19,200 fal influence of the Newfoundland depression. Undoubtedly square miles, but no ship is visible.
Captains of air liners in future will be acquainted will the art of “53)--Great excitement. Two trawlers sighted, which look selecting the right way and the right height, and often by taking very tiny. We speak with an Aldis lamp, but there is no reply. We wide detours will save many hours. ara now down to 3,000 feet with a very marked difference in the tem- "At 11.20 in the evening:The Air Ministry sent a wireless to perature, doing 32 kuota Cooke considers it impossible to gauge land at Pulham. We ask to land at East Fortune as the weather in The position of the mid-Atlantic within a 20 mile margin in an airship reported to be good. Their reply is Land at Pullo
8.50 in the evening--A sudden squall, ship vary steady, doing you there is special reason for it.”
1,600 revolutions with one out of four engines.
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*245-We pass Derby. 355———We pass Nottin
"13.7-At one o'clock in the morning at a height of 5,000 fast 125-We land on the starboard tow. There is great we pass over the Isle of Man and Liverpool. enthusiasm. We alter our course to get out a large chart. There in keen competition to see who, will fix the exact spot. When wa cross the coast we see two islets ahead. With glasses we ses a bless mast at Clifden. The islets are the same that appeared out the fog to the delighted gaze of Alcock and Brown. It is a happy
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