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WHAT IS THE LIMIT
IN-CAR POWER
By SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL
step carries with it. The ques- tion being put to the German Government is precisely the question on which the League has to make up its mind. Yet, after many, weary months of In quiat Cholsca' cul-de-sac argument, the side-stepping half-a-dozen akilied workmen re- process continues. This would contly completed the finishing be quite bad enough had the touches to the new 2,500-h.pi. situation remained static; as it "Bluebird", with which I hope to ia, the position is becoming in- make an attempt to raise the creasingly grave with every Britain at Daytona, United States, world's land speed record for passing day. China has every next month. reason for being disappointed with the League.
A body of aluminium has been fitted on to the rebuilt chassis, in which has been installed the mast Kowloon Bus Accidents powerful internal combustion engine that has over been used for motoring.
Tremendous Engine
motor-car
Were our opinion invited, we
Although soveral of the should suggest that Kowloon's recent sequence of serious motor-essential parts of the chassis are bus accidents, in which pussen bird" in 1924, there are one or those used in the original "Blue- gers have been involved, merited two alterations in the reborn car a closer enquiry by the police that are of vital importance. than appears to have been car ried out. Once again a woman has been badly injured and the
But any alterations to the somewhat laconic report lasued chassis, which in the main is a officially has intimated that the insting tribute to the skill and accident occurred whilst the durability of British engineering. woman was "alighting from a pale into insignificance when com- moving vehicle." It does not pared with the now engine I have appear to have struck the au- now had fitted. thorities as peculiar that the last | In the place of the Napier three victims of accidents of engine with which I improved on this nature have been women the world's land speed record and that women seldom, if ever, last February, when I set up a practice the admittedly danger-speed of 253 m.p.h., has been fitted a gigantic Rolls-Royce nero engine ous trick of jumping on or off which is similar to that used by A remarkable instrument moving buses. It does not Flight Lieut. G. H. Stalaforth highest quality.
appear to have occurred to the when he created a world's air Height 44 inches. Width 26 authoritica that the serious ac- speed record of more than 400 inches. Depth 12 inches cidents reported are few by miles an hour a year ago, inches. Weight 58 pounds. comparison with the near-ac- This engine, which alone weighs cidents which are not reported, nearly a ton, is the most tre- although the subject of con-mendous power unit that has ever siderable complaint in private been harnessed to circles, or that there may be, chassis. The original "Bluebird" some other direct cause of simi- was powered by a 500-hp, engine. lar accidents, such as, for in- Last February I was using "P- stance, the starting of buses shall be sitting behind an engine
proximately
1,500-h.p. Next before passengers have properly developing 2,500 h.p. alighted and refusals by ductors to give the signal to stop at a recognised stopping point, causing passengers in hurry to take the risk of jump ing. The way some conductors 18 1. perform their duties
To the ordinary motorist such a strance merely calls forth in- little. But, speaking roughly, it Bolence. Complaint is equally may be compared to the Pacifle uscless. Apologies may be type of locomotive used to draw forthcoming when the complaint the Flying Scotsman. This stoam is lodged with the company con- locomotive weighs, with its tender, cerned, but they carry little no less than 150 tons and is IS CONCILIATION
value when discipline remains a capable of drawing a 560-tons POSSIBLE?
negligible quantity. It is too, train from London to Scotland at much, perhaps, to expect action speed in excess of 70 m.p.h. over
long stretches. Apparently shutting its eyes at this time, when the question to the grim realities of the situa- of the future of the Kowloon tion, the League Committee of services is still unsettled, but Nineteen persists in believing it is to be hoped that a closer that the Sino-Japanese dis-supervision will be exercised pute can be settled by means when the unified control system of conciliation. The plain comes into operation. fact, of course, is that. there is little evidence of either side being in the mood for any such solution of the crisis. China
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What is the limit in car engine power? The Daytona experiment will provide an answer to this question, especially as I am using an additional 1,000 h.p. in the coming tria),
Thongkong Telegraph thorough disgrace and remon- tremendous engine may mean
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1933.
Getting Into Trouble
The new "Blusbird," which experts hope will flash over the measured mile
at 300 mp.h. at Daytona
in Febuary,
:
The Very Idea!
THIS BRIDGE EVIL By Eddie "Colbertion" Kelly,
As the greatest bridge payer in the Colony we feel sure that some hints on this hectic and dangerous game would not be amiss.
Someone said in a book the other day that the most valusbla Instrument of the bridge player is a knowledge of the correct system of bidding.
Take Peto, for instance. Over- bidding is one of his weaknessos. It's his strongest suit.
There are only two kinds of bridge bidders. Those liko US, and those who need ebloroforming. Hore is an example of what over-bidding can do. Four hearts that beat as two (doubled) ait: down at the table. Game all.
West, using evory foul tactic at his command, deals the following: handa:
WEST
NORTH
Ht, 4, 3, 2. D1 6, 7, 8, 4, 3.
: A, Q. J. 19. 11. 10. Be C: A 10.
ever, is a difficult question to answer, although I know what A speed I have reason to hope for with the naw.engine.. Beach con- ditions, wind, and the run avail- able may make a very big differen- ce to my calculations. Enthu- sinats who expect 300 m.p.h. must bear such factors in mind.
America's Challenge When I was in the United States stated that several cars would be at the beginning of the year it was built to celipse my record speed, Some of the plans then made did not come to fruition, but one car, I understand, is in preparation to challenge us.
SOUTH
EAST
8 K. J, 10,
Di A, E, J. CER, J., 9, 1. T
11973, 4, 5, 4, 2. II. 5. Di
C1 B., T
West opened the bidding with a confident No Trump, North call- ed a cheeky Diamond. East, naturally, gave his partner an- outdone, bid Three Spades. West. other no trump. South, not to be scared that the Opposition would gain control in Diamonds if he insisted on No. Trumps, passed. North gave his partner a look of villainous friendliness and bid. It is A 24-cylinder Miller, Four Hearts. East looked developing 5,000 hip.exactly thoughtfully at the score, and double the power of the new reluctantly passed. "Bluebird." Because I heard that I returned to England 1 set about these plans were afoot, as soon as my preparations to defend the re- cord for Britain, and the arrange monta which have led to the birth of the new "Bluebird" were start ed nearly a year ago.
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ma, shifted uncasily from one born
South; on the horns of a dilem-
back to the. other, and wished he
hadn't spoken. West, hypnotised by the sture from his partner, took the plunge, and bid a fourth No Trump. North sighed audibly, and all passed.
There is not a great deal I can say about the car that would be
Now the problem is for North understood by all. Its overall and South to prevent their op- length is now 27 feet. It weighs ponents from getting contract and several tons and will consume patrol at the rate of 2.0 gallons Lunately, remembered the famous
game and rubber. Both, per minute, or 374 gallons per Keily convention. hour.
for-
Leading with a kick under the There are no exhaust pipes to tablo, North ruffled his cards and the engine. As soon as the motor in a loud voice exclaimed: "Bay, starts it bolches forth blue and partner, I've only got twelve yellow flames, and the noise is so cards. South likewise ruffles his terrific that I must use car pro- cards and says: "That's funny! tectors to deaden the sound, I've got fourteen." Both im- These protectors are similar to mediately throw their hands into those used in the Navy during the centre of the table, thoroughly heavy gunfire practice.
Full of Confidence
....
I shall be using the same size and type of tyres ns before, Although the gearbox itself has not been changed, the ratios have had to be altered in view of the increased power. The steering is exactly as before.
uncertainties
In spite of the entailed in my effort I shall go out with the new "Bluebird" full of confidence, because I know that in it are embodied the fruits of the finest engineering brains in
sure,
Strengthened Chassis My new engine is installed in the "Bluebird" to pull only my. self a distance of a few miles. It is so big that I cannot see over it from my seat and must look be tween the "V" banks of cylinders, So that the car will stand the strain, both of the weight and power, of this now engine it has and Japan are so far apart in Human beings are all children been necessary to strengthen the their views that conciliatory in the facility they show for chassis very considerably. Mr. methods would appear to have getting into trouble. Few babies engineer who has helped so much RA, Railton, the brilliant young small hope of success. China, would survive their first year in perfecting the old and the new indeed, has made up her but for the watchful attention Bluebird," has had to work out mind that the League efforts in of mothers and nurses. Even n hoat of mathematical problema. this direction have already fail with that, the number of but-
I have been asked many times this country and the finished car ed. The Committee of Nineteen, tons, tin trumpets, dolls' heads, what speed I hope to achieve dur-will, under the most meticulous on the other hand, declines to rattles, comforters, coins, and ing my next attack on the world's examination, pass, I am admit failure at this stage and other miscellanea which they land speed record. That, how with flying colours. accordingly proposes the crea- swallow would furnish a toyshop tion of a new Negotiating Com- or haberdashery store. This mittee, to include representatives trick of swallowing things we of the United States and Russia, should not swallow is one that this body to have power to con- sticka to us all our lives, and ault experts and delegate some all our tectotal, vegetarian, and of its powers to sub-committees other "anti" societies do not or to persons of special qualifica- seem to make, much difference. tlons. Thus, if the Committee Then, should there be a alate has its way, there will be a loose on somebody's roof (we further perpetuation of these speak literally, not metaphoric- seemingly endless discussions ally), be sure that somebody which lead
nowhere. It else will pass by precisely at the is to be noted, however, that moment it crashes to earth, and the Committee of Nineteen is will receive it on the head. disposed to take the main Should some Government CN- features of the Lytton Report ployee take the lid off a drain for a guide to future action. It and leave it unguarded for a specifically agrees with the Commoment while he lights a mission that a return to the cigarette or goes for a cup of status quo offers no solution, tea, it is ten chances to and it is also definitely against that some portly citizen will be recognition of Manchukuo. None tightly wedged in the drain when thu less, China is, quite he returns. The smallest hole naturally, impatient over the in the road, which it might be prolongation of the League's supposed that anyone could see, investigations, feeling that the has to be encircled with red time has come for the issung of flags by day and red lamps by a statement of the facts of the night; but oven this is no case, accompanied by recom-guarantee that some motorist mended solutions. In this at-will not come along and smash titude, the Chinese will find a the lot, himself and his car in- considerable body of supporting | cluded. In truth, it may be opinion, since it is surely high said we never grow up. And as time gume definite finding civilisation advances the number emerged from the discussions, of ways in which we may be ac- The issues, boiled down to ocidentally killed increases at an sentials, ara perfectly plain, alarming pace. Death, sudden They have been well put to the and more or less uncomfortable, Gorman Government by the lies in wait for us on ovory alde. Social Democrats-hamely, whe Yet statisticians say that poo- ther Japan has committed a ple are living longer. The story breach of the League Covenant Reems absurd! The wonder is and Kellogg Pact, and whether that any of us remain 'alive,
one
"We needn't try to surprise each other this year. You buy yourself a new set of tyres, while I pick out a washing ma-
chinë,"
mixing them to prevent a re-count. Of course, there are certain ex- ceptions when employing this con- vention. North or South, for in- stance, may have a whopping good hand. In that case the play would be as follows:
got twelve cards.
North: "Say, partner, I've only
South: (who has the good hand): Hey, count 'em again. I've got thirteen."
(Erratum: First line-Read "player for payer")
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THE THIRD TÉST. Drastic changes are to be made In the teams for the Third Tost. "Dear Edward Kelly," writes Donald (Jardine, you know) "I am taking your advice. It is quito clear that we could not have lost the Second Tost if the journalists here had played instead.
"On-Friday, we are going to play journalists exclusively and let the team write the reports."
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THOSE NEW UNIFORMS... It's just as well local military stalwarts have received due warn- ing about the new uniforms. Our friond, the sergeant-major in, charge of a home depot fa still in hospital. It is related that on Arst sight, he cried out Muriel and hugged Pte. Bayonot. When dragged off, he uttered words that wore strange, and then went about for days biting steam-rollers and railway bridges.
Some people still derivo a morbid pleasure from interpolating foreign words in the course of everyday conversation, in order, presumably, to demonstrate the poverty of our language. It is consequently quite refreshing to find that in at least one rospect English has the ad- vantage over French. In a French newspaper, which we happened to pick up to-day, we came upon the following sentence:
"L'or earmarked des Federal Reserve Banks (c'est a dire mis sous dossier au compte d'un institut d'omlasfonatranger) a augmente
hier do $54 millions."
Earmarked is not a word "for which we have ever had any great partiality; but now that we realise" that seleven words 'are required to translate its meaning into a for eign language wo have revised our estimate, and shall not hesitate to- make full use of it in futurs.