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WEDNESDAY JULY 2, 1924

AVIATORS

LEAVE.

HOP OFF FOR FOOCHOW.

INTERESTING FAREWELL

EPISODES.

Aviator's Parting Gift To Sampan Coolie.

"This is the most dangerous part of the whole, trip," remarked Squadron Leader MacLaren shortly before nine o'clock this morning as he and his fellow adventurers' stepped from the A.P.C. launch into a small rowing boat which was to take them the remaining few yards to the machine. The "boat certainly rocked a little!

It was 8.30 a.m. when the airmen stepped into the launch at Murray Pier, 9 o'clock exactly when they, first, clambered into the machine and commenced to "pack up," 9.25 when the engines were first started, 9.35 when the 'plane left the water and 9.45 when even the keenest sighted aboard the launches in the harbour had to admit that it was no longer visible,

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One of the last td shake hands with the aviators and wish them luck was Captain D'Olsy, the intrepid French aviator who accompanied Squadron Lender MacLaren from Murray Pler.

This photograph might have been taken in Laichikok Bay this morning for it is just what the onlookers-was-the, 'plana left the water! This is the original machine" but the new one is identical in all respects. The underpart of the machine is similar to that of a fish and there are two floats on the lower wing. One can be seen on the left of the photograph.

A Parting Message.

On board the launches were flight across China in which the Asked by a China Mail repre- noticed the Hon. Mr. P.H. Holyoak, chief of a province would not let scatative if he had any parting Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. G. M. Young, him land because he had declined message. Major MacLaren said Mr. E. J. Mitchell, Pay-Lieut.to accept a new machine from him that he had enjoyed his stay here Commander R. E. Worthington, and had accepted a machine from and he wished to thank all who Secretary to the Commodore (who a rival chieftain. had entertained him. He thought is away from the Colony) and Miss he would get to Foochow about Grace, also the following officers three o'clock. They would fly low from the East Surreys: Major unless forced by weather condi-Campbell. Capt. Blake, Captain tions to get above the clouds. Williams, Lieut. Cooper (and Mrs.

Cooper). A Farewell Gift!

and

D'Oisy commented that he hoped MacLaren would not have any such experience.

STORY OF THE VOYAGE,

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Leaving To-morrow. Captain D'Diay informed our Yesterday's Doings.

representative that he did not The airmen were nearly half an

think he would leave until to hour in getting everything ready Squadron Leader MacLaren was morrow. He would get a steamer on the machine, most of the time the guest of H.E. the Governor, as far as Haiphong and stop with being taken in dumping unwanted Sir Edward Stubba, at Govern some friends there..

His inten- edibles, taking aboard fresh pro-, ment House yesterday evening tions were to go overland from vision and re-fitting small instru-, where he had dinner. He was there to Saigon where he would ments which had been taken from introduced to Mr. W. H. Gale, leave for France by a gun-boat. the machine for safety.

American Consul-General, There was much amusement on Mrs. Gale, who had been invited board the waiting launches when to meet him, also the Captain of Flying Officer Plenderleith appear the "Rainbow," the depot ship of ed at the end of one of the wings the homeward bound American and seemed to hesitate, as to submarines who have called at whether he would keep a number Hongkong.

Earlier in the day he had first of eggs he had in a parcel or whether he would confine themmet Captain D'Oisy at a tiffin at to the deep. Eventually he com- the Hongkong Club. given in promised and gave them to one of honour of MacLaren's arrival by the coolies on board the rowing the committee of management, boat from which they were taking.

Mr. R. M. Dyer, Vice-Chairman their belongings.

of the Club, presided over this happy gathering and both aviators spoke a few words, D'Oisy's being in French.

Major MacLaren thanked the Club for their hearty welcome and congratulated Captain D'Oisy on his recent splendid flight which he regarded as the finest in the his- tory of aviation.

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Crackers Fired. Immediately the signal was given to start the engines and the machine commenced to circle on the water, strings of crackers were fired on board the A.P.C. launches. The launches were quite near the 'plane and those aboard could observe the aviators' looks of con-

Captain D'Oisy spoke of the cern as to the welfare of those on pleasure it gave him to meet a the launches. When they saw fellow airman in Squadron Leader that the flare and noise was but a MacLaren. He hoped that Mac- farewell demonstration smiled and waved. Whilst the he had had up to the present.

they Laren would have better luck than 'plane circled slowly on the water with the engines partly out Sergt. 'Andrews, leaned against a strut

at the extremity of the wings but

D'OISY AND MACLAREN.

at a word from MacLaren that heTHE CHANCES OF SUCCESS.

10,000 Miles In 90 Hours.

per-

THE CHINA MÄIL.

entirely service pattern. It was provided with a spare propeller, and an assortment of ather spare parts, together with the tools, etc., necessary for effecting repairs. Captain d'Olay's companion was Sergeant Basin, a highly-skilled mechanic. It is worthy of note that the Captain himself is one of the

most experienced almen living. He has been flying since 1912 and went through the war, in which he earned distinction.

It was on April 24 that Captain d'Olsy made his start from the Villacoublay Aerodrome, near Paris. His first, stage was to Bucharest, 1,250 miles · distant, which he covered in about 10 hours without a stop.. From Bucharest on the following day

SENT TO JAIL

SPANIARD'S PASSPORT.

OFFENCE.

UNDISCLOSED ALLEGA-

TIONS.

WIFE BREAKS INTO SOBS

AND SHRIEKS.

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Shrieking at the top of her voice, a pretty European woman who clung hysterically with both arms-to her husband, caused a sensation in the lobby outside the big court at the Central Magistracy this morning. The man, a Spaniard, had just

he flew direct to Aleppo, about been sentenced to four months in 1,000 miles; on the 26th he jail with hard labour, with expul- proceeded to Baghdad, sothe 500 | stog to follow, for failing to possess miles; and on the 27th to Bushire, a valid passport or other document 563 miles, on the Persian Gulf. proving his identity, as approved On the 28th he reached Bandar by the Captain Superintendent of Abbas, another port on the same Police.

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gulf, 438 miles from Bashire, and The Police pressed for a heavy here he delivered a message from sentence as other more serious the Air Department in Paris to allegations had been made agalust the French Air Mission in Persia, the man. These allegations wore On April 29 he proceeded to not disclosed, but a sheaf of docu- Karachi, about 900 miles. After ments was handed to the three days' rest at Karachi, Magistrate.

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during which he and Ser- Joseph Lizaraggi, aged 26, was Yeant Basin overhauled. the described as a merchant living at aeroplane, he left on May 3 for the Carlton Hotel. During the Agra, covering the distance of 813 hearing of the case he preserved an miles in 64 hours. His total estimat- unruffled demeanour, and even ed distance to Karachi was about when the sentence was pronounced 4,700 miles, and this was covered by Mr. Lindsell, he made no com- in six consecutive days. The actual ment and showed not the slightest flying time was placed at 3874 trace of emotion. hours, and the average speed His wife sat in the witness's. worked out at about 120 miles per benches near the solicitor's table, hour. This is a world's record for and though she went a trifle pale a fight to India, and has certainly when she heard' the Court's deci never been equalled over any ston, she walked out silently be similar distance. -

hind her husband and a detective. From Agra Lieutenant d'Olay But as soon as the swing doors bn May 5 flew to Calcutta (750 of the Court room had banged to, miles) in 61⁄2 hours, He then she broke down completely and rested for four days, effecting began to scream and yell with a some slight repairs to his fury which threw the Court and aeroplane, necessitated by the its business into confusion. She great heat, which had somewhat clung violently to her husband and damaged one of the wings. On would listen neither to his en. the oth he again performed a treaties, nor to the persuasions of wonderful feat, proceeding to the Court officials. For fully five Rangoon (800 miles) and thence minutes her cries and shrieks to Bangkok, the capital of Slam rang through the corridors until (400 miles), in about 1034 hours! eventually she was moved into an flying time, with a halt of a couple ante toom where she subsided and of hours at the Burmese port. He began to sob. remained one day in Bangkok, and on the lith went on to Saigon, the capital of French Cochin China, a distance of about 500 miles, which he covered against a strong head wind in six hours.

From Saigon he flew on May 14 to Hanoi, the capital of French Indo-China, 800 miles, in "74 hours, and after a rest of five days proceeded to Canton, 550 miles on the 19th, and thence to Shanghai, where. bis adventurous voyage terminated in the manner described in the above telegram.

approximate distances and times, The full itinerary, with the

Miles. Hours.

1.

is as follows:

April 24-Paris to

Bucharest.......... 1,250 10% April 25.---Bucharest

to Aleppo"... 5,000 April 26-Aleppo to Baghdad...........................

500 April 27.-Baghdad April 23, Bushire to

to Bushire

Bandar Abbas.... April 29-Bandar Ab-

bas to Karachi......" May. 3-Karachi to

Agra... May 5.-Agra to Cal-

cutta......................... May 9-Calcutta to Rangoon... DUKESK May 9-Rangoon to

Bangkok.

Captain Pelletier d'Olsy formed one of the most brilliant feats in the history of aviation. Of its kind it constitutes, 'Indeed, a world's record, for the gallant May II-Bangkok to French officer covered a distance Saigon

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Inspector Pincott in charge of the prosecution stated that the man was charged under the Passport Ordinance of 1923.

He had no valid document to prove his Identity, but possessed a worthless paper which stated he had he had lost his passport In Singapore,

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Mr. Leask appearing for the Spaniard pleaded guilty to technical offence and asked that a nominal sentence be imposed.

Inspector Pincott replied that the Police pressed for a hoary Sentence and expulsion,

Police should press for a heavy Mr. Lindsell asked why the

sentence...

Without. comment, Inspector Pincott handed the Magistrate a bundle of documents.

These documents were returned to the Inspector and no reference made to them In Court.

The Magistrate then sentenced the defendant to four months in 45% jail with hard labour and expulsion

to follow.

Mr. Leask asked for leave to appeal.

The Magistrate On what grounds do you wish to appeal 634 Mr. Leask?

Mr. Leask: On the severity of 654 the sentence,

The Magistrate:-That is co 734 ground, but I will make "a note

of it.

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800 734

550 800 94

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POSITION IS WORSE.

10,064 8914

COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

COTTON.

(Reuter's Service)

of 10,000 miles in something ilks May 14-Saigon to ninety hours actual flying time, Hanoi and maintained the extraordinary May 19-Hanoi to

Canton. average of about 110 miles per hour. Not only this, but he more

May. 20. Canton to taking, which was to fly to Hanoi, than carried out his original under-

Shanghai.... without a single hitch of Import- successive stages with almost the ance, and day by day covered his regularity with which a mail

LONDON, July steamer crosses the Atlantic.

In a speech at Manchester, Sir attempt as a sporting affair, It was at first stated that the

Charles Macara said the position, -The total-rain-fall-for June was as regards both American and designed by Captain d'Olsy to 25.05 inches. The two heaviest Egyptian cotton-spinning

and ascertain how far it was possible falls were on June 19 and 23, when manufacturing, lastead of improv to effect long air journeys without 3,92 and 7.43 inches were registering was becoming rapidly, worse. elaborate preparations and the ed at the Botanic Gardens. installation of special depôts, &c.,

en route, Soon after his start,

JUNE RAINFALL..

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The present short-time movement had proved insufficient to meet the situation.

NAM PAK HONG QUOTATIONS

however, it was officially made Harry Thaw Virtually Free. known in Paris that Captain d'Olsy Harry Thaw, who is virtually was working with the full know free to-day, is not quite able as yet was going to open out fully he

·ledge and sanction of the French to leave for England; (home, and took his seat in the nose of the A "Better Machine." authorities, who had previously liberty, to quote his words, but

This morning's Nam Pak Hong machine. It was just on 9.30 that)

communicated with the various sufficiently free to look up the quotations, basis usual guild the engines opened fully out in From an interview with Captain he would pass, and had obtained London hotels.

Governments over whose territory steamer passages and arrange with terms, were as followers response to MacLaren's touch and D'Oisy this morning a China Mail their permission for him to do so. freely to the reporters as he passed picul net: "Futures" No. 24 Thaw talked Java-sugar, average quality, par it was at the end of about a three representative gathered that the An extremely important aspect of by Madison square Gardens, where rough white July delivery $11.82, hundred yards run that the French airman is optimistic of his enterprise lay in the fact that he shot White, and the issued a August delivery $11.28, Septem machine left the water. As it the chances of the English fight. the machine employed was the statement to the Press fiercely ber delivery $11.13. "Spoti turned over the harbour and made Captain D'Olsy does not speak latest pattern military aeroplane, attacking allenists over the rabbit No. 24 rough white $11.85 No. 24 off in a north-easterly direction it English very fluently but he can which had only recently been story as dribbling liars, and also fine white $14.20, No. 18 rough could be plainly seen from most make himself understood fairly adopted by the French Army, and denying the statement that he had brown $11.76, Java brown $10.80. parts of the Colony although from well. He told our representative of which only a very small number wially trodden on's child's handFlour, per sack of 50 lbs the harbour it was sometimes lost that he thought MacLaren should had theretofore been constructed on an Atlantic aer, and was Sperry's XXX 88.58, White Greens against the background of the do well as an Amphibian machine This was a Breguet Type 19, bullt convulsed with glea when the $2.86 Nuts Oranssi 188 stood more chance on a world mainly of metal, with a 400 hp child cried Thaw still loves the Kingfisher Maize: 12.70, Big Farewell Salute.

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Lorraine Dietrich motor driving Helight. There were" half D dozen "If my machine had been like Designed for bombing operations, single two-bladed propeller. launches on the spot whose sirens MacLaren's I should not have

the apparatus for this purpose

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united in a farewell salute as the crashed in landing," said D'Gay, had been removed, and est exercise and for themsta

„A Boothing, Balm For och of the'mìadles after. Amphibian cut through the water but as there was no beach at the space and weight-carrying much gelies 17 Afford with a gradually diminishing re-Shanghai I had to try and descend capacity, thereby & Lived glæpe

sistanco until the water was being inland

merely skimmed and then notCapta

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