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FLIGHTS ABANDONED.
UNNECESSARY DEMONSTRÄ-
TION.
London, Sept. 10. This year's Atlantic flying dis astors are the subject of leading articles in most of the newspapers this morning.
Opinion is generally expressed that these disasters make it clear that the wrong type of machine has been used, and that the land machine is unsuitable for Atlan- tie flying.
MONDAY.
FRANCE AND RUSSIA.
RECALL OF RAKOVSKY DESIRED.
Paris, Sept. 10. It is semi-oficially stated that the Cabinet has unanimously favoured informing the Soviet Government that the recall of Rakovaky is desirable in the cause.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1927:
GENEVA AND PEACE.
FRENCH AND BRITISH VIEWS.
Geneva, Sept. 10. In a speech In the Assembly, M. Briand paid tribute to Herr Strese mann's "noble" speech yesterday and said that the French and Ger- man delegates could now meet of maintenance of good Franco- openly and discuss the most deli- Russian relations, but in the cate questions in a manner pre- absence of M. Briand the Minis-viously inconceivable. He declar. terial Council was unable to make ed that the public discussion of a decision.
disarmament had helped the cause of peace.
The matter will be re-examined on his return from Geneva-
Reuter.
That the Atlantic can be flown was proved as far back as June 36th, 1919, when the British avin- tora Alcock and Brown accom- plished the feat, but recent events. have emphasised the influence which the weather exerts. What issued a manifesto urging the re-mann, he would never hesitate:
[M. Rakovsky, Soviet Minister to Paris, recently while on leave
is wanted is safe flying in any weasumption by Russia of efforts to ther conditions-British Wireless. promote a
President Coolidge's Interest.
Rapid, City, Sept. 10. Pres. Coolidge, in an interglow, said he was deeply concerned at the recent disasters and intended thoroughly to investigate the cit cumstances of flights with the ob- whether af determining ject oceanic flying could be made safer. -Reuter's American Servicc.
Sound, if Obvious.
"Washington, Sept. 11. Steps to prevent long distance flights over water by land planes are recommended in a report sub- mitted to the Navy Department by Lieutenant B. H. Wyatt, member of the committee which inspected the Dole Flight machines prior to their start from San Francisco.
Lieut. Wyatt expresses the opin- ion that flights of this nature, even when undertaken by the Army or Navy, must end in disas- ter. Nothing of scientific value can be derived from such enter- -prises.
M, Briand approved of the Pollah project and added that if he were asked to participate in solemn affirmation of the outlawry of war, like that outlined by Herr Strese
Disarmament Conference. Referring to France's refusal to
world revolution. France protested and the Soviet Government repudiated Rakoy- sky's views, which, it said, were participate in the recent Anglo- expressed by him as a member of Japan-American Naval Confer- the Communist International.ence, M. Briand said she felt that a limited conference was doomed, French The
or at least would not meet with satisfied and demanded the recall
great success. He thought any of Rakovsky.]
such work would be better done by the League.
press
not wore
have telegraphed to Corunna ad- vising the abandonment of the effort in view.of the weather con- ditions and the recent heavy loss of life in Atlantic flights-Reuter.
1:
Bad Luck.
London, Sept. 10.
The Westminster Gazette, largely under whose auspices Captain Courtney was attempting the west
ward Transatlantic flight, has tele- graphed to Courtney at Corunna that in view of the exceptional weather conditions, the lateness of the season and heavy loss of life which has occurred in the course of recent attempts of fly the At- lantic, it is definitely of the opin tary to the Navy, characterised should cease.
Admiral Eberle, acting Secreion that such attempts this year Lieut. Wyatt's report as "sound." -Reuter's American Service.
Britain as Guarantor.
Sir Austen, following M. Briand, also paid tribute to Herr Strese- mann's courage and statesman ship. He welcomed the Polish re
solution.
tended that
THE WORLD FLIGHT.
SCHLEE AND BROCK AT TOKYO.
Shanghai, Sept. 10. The "Pride of Detroit" landed aérodrome near Hungjao anfaly
territory) at 6.15. The (Chinese aeroplane was sighted at 5.25.
The landing was very thrilling. The monoplane circled Shanghai thrice, following a pilot RA.F plane which landed, on the
raco.
course aerodrome in the heart of the International Settlement.
The "Pride of Detroit" followed, but as the whools skimmed the ground Schlee come to the conclu- sion that while it was possible to land it would be impossible to hop off again with a full-load to-morrhw morning owing to the lack of space. The Pride of Detroit" renscended and visited Klangwan race-course, aznin akimming the ground and there found conditions unsuitable.
As the sun was setting; the airmen ware cruising over Shanghai for 50 minutes. They then discovered the Hungjao nerodrome, of which they had no previous knowledge. They decided to descend and mado a per- 'fect landing.
The Chinese military authoritice aforded every assistance.
Schleo and Brock were guests of a Briton, Mr. Hawkings, whose re-
silence is 100 yards from the hero drome, while American civilians are
marding the machine overnight. In the course of a loudly ap- The fliers were tired but cheerful.
To Reuter they said they ex- plauded speech Sir Austen con-
to ask Britain to parienced difficulty in hopping off guarantee all frontiers in addition at Hongkong but the flight from to her guarantee of the frontiers Hongkong was the most success of France, Germany and Belgium fal of any since leaving Detroit, de- was impossible. It meant asking spite the 30 miles headwind which nothing less than disruption of the maulted in an 11 hour trip from British Empire. His loyalty to Hongkong to Shanghai.
Thoy dilated enthusiastically on the League was profound, but his
assistance and hospitality Te loyalty to that other League which the was the British Empire came first.ceived from British flyere from Lon- Sir Austen deprecated attempts don to Hongkong. They plan to at present to renew the, Geneva leave to-morrow at dawn for Tokyo,
after which they go to Midway Protocol. No useful purpose would be served by reopening Island, Honolulu, San Francisco and troubled debates before there had been an indication of change of
The Westminster Gazette wishes Courtney to understand that so far Philadelphia Offer Also. as this newspaper is concerned he
should consider himself free from mind from any quarter. Philadelphia, Sept. 10.
any obligation to continue.
The offer of $250,000 for the
The Anglo-American Oil Com- first non-stop flight from Philadel phia to Europe has been with pany and Napier and Son, who drawn-Reuter's American Ser-were also interested in Courtney's Hight, have signified their entire approval of the journal's action.
vicc.
Permit Refused.
...
Detroit.-Reuter..
Advice Not to Continue.
New York, Sept. 10. Regarding the recent disarma-
In deference to public opinion Sir ment conference,
Austen
of Com- Chamberlain said it was ideal to the Detroit Board pretend that the failure of the morce has cabled the "Pride of De- Conference had caused disqule trait," which is nt. Shanghai, strong- tude. Britain much regretted they urging the flyers not to attempt the difficult trans-Pacific flight, In 19 coloumns to-day the failure, but he found encourage New York, Sept. 10.
Westminster Gazette definitely con-ment in the fact that three Great Renter's American Service.
Wife's Plex. The Navy Department has re- siders the present position is ono Powers could meet in a friendly voked the leave previously granted from which any aviator concerned discussion and confidence, and to Lieutenant Curtin and Ensign can retire with honour and that their reciprocal peaceful inten- Edwards to accompany the French further attempts to fly the Atlan- tions could be undisturbed de- man, Rene Fonck, in a trans-At-tie this year will involve abspite failure. lantic flight. Fonck will probably solutely unjustifiable risk of human give up his plans. Reuter's life. Apart from that this coun- American Service.
try cannot afford to lose some of its best pilots.
Flight Abandoned.
Later. Fonck has abandoned his trans- Atlantic flight this summer Reuter's American Service.
May Come East.
London, Sept. 10. After conferring with meteoro- logical experts in London, Levine stated that in view of the lateness of the season and the three recent Trans-Atlantic failures, he and Hinchliffe had decided that unless weather conditions permit a start for America by Monday they would abandon the Trans-Atlantic light this year and start instead early in the week on a flight eastward in an endeavour to beat the world's endurance and long dis- tance records.
Levine added, that he consider- ed the decision to be in the best interests of aviation. Experts are unanimous that it would be fool- hardy to attempt the Atlantic crossing owing to the weather conditions after September 10, and any further attempts should be postponed until May, 1928.- Reuter.
ADVICE TO COURTNEY.
An Undertaking Dogged By
Bad Luck..
London, Sept. 10. Supporters of Courtney's flight, including the Westminster Gazette,
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Both M., Briand and Sir Austen Chamberlain replied to M. Ham- Captain Courtney has encoun- bro's insinuations in the course of tered remarkably iil-fortune. the Assembly debate. The former Long delays were occasioned by gave an assurance that the states- difficulties in connexion with men of the Great Powers, in con- equipment which was, considered versing outside the League while essential by the promoters of the here, never desired to impose any flight in order that it might be of decision on the Assembly, because definite value to aviation and not all were working for the univer There had a mere showy hop across the sality of the league. ocean. These delays, some of never been any mystery concern- which occurred by the irony of ing. those talks. circumstance during favourable weather conditions, were respon- sible for the postponement of the attempt to a very late season of the year, when weather difficulties became greatly multiplied.
SOVIET FLIER.
Leaves Tokyo on Return Journey.
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Detroit, Sept. 10, Mrs, Schleo, whose husband is ac companying Brock in the "Pride of Detroit" cabled him at Tokyo say- ing that while she will not attempt to dissuade him from carrying out his projected Transpacific flight, she nevertheless hopes that he will bo "quite sensible and take a Vancouver boat.-Reuter's American Service.
Off for Tokyo.
Shanghai, Sept. 11. The "Pride of Detroit" left for Tukyo at 5.45 this morning-Reuter.
Forced Landing at Omura.
Tokyo, Sept. 11.. The "Pride of Detroit" was Sir Austen Chamberlain asked
forced to land at Omura, near Na- if the Great Powers were the only gasaki at 5.45 this afternoon owing members holding meetings. He to insufficient gasoline and due to contended that the work done in taking the wrong course. The air- conversations helped, instead of men expect to take off for Tokyo Impeding the Council's work to-morrow morning-Reuter. Reuter.
[On Thursday. vociferous ap- plause punctuated the vigorous speech of Mr. Hambro of Norway, who, frequently glancing in Sir Austen Chamberlain's direction, criticised the work of the Council. He spoke of the secret activity of "a Council within the Council," discussing important agenda be- A message from Tokyo states fore the latter was submitted to that the Soviet plane hopped off the General Council, from Tachikawa on the homeward
Shanghai, Sept. 11.
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GIFT.
Geneva, Sept. 11.
The Council of the League has He finally asked why the under- journey via Osaka this morning-secretaries of the League only be passed a resolution accepting the Reuter.
longed to the Great Powers. He offer of funds up to two million [A previous message stated said that Norway admired the that the Soviet aviator Shest work of the Secretariat but would dollars from an American group akoff who hopped off from Mos do so even more if the Powers still for the establishment of a library
August 20, arrived at outside were brought inside. Dele- in the interests of the League.
The Council requested the Tachikawa, which is on the out-gates rose and patted Mr. Ham- skirts of Tokyo, shortly after bro on the back as he returned to Assembly to confirm the accept- noon on Sept. 1.]
his seat.]
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