1928-12-14 — Page 7

و نیکی گنے کی لال مردم چمکانے کا

GREAT BRITAIN AND CHINA.

BETTER UNDERSTANDING ON BOTH SIDES.

BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER

IN SHANGHAI.

MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

AS GUEST.

(THROUGH KHUTEX'S AGENCY.]

SHANGHAI, December 13th. Proposing the healths of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Commerce,, Mr. Calder Marshall, Chairman of the British Chamber. and the China Association, pointed out that Chinese and British "ideals on treaties, taxes and trade marks did not always s70- chronize. Both cations however had the same goal-the welfare of China.

Mr. Calder Marshall referred to vexatious taxes, which are impeding commerce, and the occurrence of unfortunate incidents, and inability to obtain redress. He hoped that these matters would receive attention so that there should be security and justice in a united China.

The British realised that the Government's taak was colossal, but the statesmen who are tending China know those eternal prin... ciples which are the corner stones of national stability. He wilbed them every success in their great work,

C. T. WANG'S SPEECH.

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C. T. Wang and H. H. Kung attempt the part of other

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nations to establish spheres of influence, where the in China

principles of commercial exclusion might be set up, would be oppoard by Britain to the utmost.

were the guests at a dinner to-night given by the British Chamber af Commerce and the China Associa tion. In the course of his speech Mr. Wang said that he appreciated the spirit which animated the occa

'Britain's Policy. -ion--which he interpreted a In view of the liberal re-orienta- spirit which sought a better undertion of Britain's foreign outlook standing of China that the since the war, and the recent state Chinese and British relationshipments hade by British atateamen, night continue to improve.

I feel confident that Britain today

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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1928.

OFFICIALDOM IN CHINA.

CORRUPTION. RIFE.

SHANGHAI OPIUM CASE.

(THRONGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.]

SHANGHAI, Dec. 13th.. The North China Daily News în a sarcastic leader says that none is surprised at the sudden silence which has fallen on the Aiangan opium case. The first symptom of disillusionment was the dismissal of the Chief of Police, Tai Shih Fa, who was merely carrying out the orders of the Mayor of Greater Shanghai, who was acting under Nanking's instructions to suppress the opium trade. *The Xiangan opium case is dead."

The Daily News adds that it seems that the official prerogative of opium is inviolable. Governors who should protect their people compel them to grow the poppy instead, till China literally cannot produce enough food for her needs because her generals and officials must have their opium 'revenue to supply their concubines with man- sions, motor-carg and jewels.

The Chinese masses know it and will not forget, but for the time

being the opium dealing officials soldiers and the willing silence of are safe behind their two million

the highest in the land, a

KING NOT LOSING GROUND.

CONDITION FOLLOWING

OPERATION.

CONSIDERABLE "ANXIETY.

· [TARQUGA · SKUTER'S ADENOT.]

LONDON, Dec. 12th,

A much more hopeful feeling pre- vailed at Buckingham Palace to day, though anxiety continues. The King's condition since last night, and the wonderful rally mentioned in the earlier bulletins, shows the remarkable strength with which His Majesty is still fighting his illness on the twenty-second day of its ex- hausting course.

At 3.20 p.m. an extra bulletin was posted at the Palace, as follows:- King's condition noticed this morn The slight improvement in the

g is maintained. Some purulent fuld round the base of the right lung was removed by puncture this morning and further drainage will be necessary,”

(Signed) STANLEY HEWETT,

L. E. WHITET, EMPHY ROLLESTON, DAWSON OF PENN.

The afternoon bulletin came as a

NEW 10,000-TON CRUISER.

H.M.S. **NORFOLK

LAUNCHED.

TENTH OF THE “COUNTY " CLASS.

[runovoE RETTEN'S AGENCY,]

LONDON, Dec. 12th.

The new 10,000-ton cruiser, 5.3.S. Norfolk, has been launched on the Clyde. i

[The cruiser Norfolk, built at the works of the Fairfield Shipbuilding Glasgow, was authorized in the 190g and Engineering Company, Govan,

programme, but was not laid down until July, 1827. She is the tenth cruiser of the new County class, of 10,000 tous displacement and armed with sin, guns, in accordance with the limitations imposed by the Washington Treaty. Five of these ships, the Keat and her sisters, were authorized in 1924, and four, the London groun, in 1923. In 1926 there were three ships authorized, the Norfolk, Dorsetshire, and Fork, but the last-named, which launched by the Duchess of York on July 17th, 1923, will be of a new type of medium displacement of at the launch of the Norfolk was 400 tons. The naming ceremony performed by the Countess of Leices-

wos

complete surprise, even to many of of the minor operation for theter, wife of the Lord Lieutenant of the Palace household. The secret removal of the fluid was well kept.

The fire doctors were with the is named.

the county after which the cruiser CLASSIFICATION OF SİLK. | King for an hour before the bulletin was issued. Dr. Lionel Whitby, thy bacteriologist, was called shortly be fore the others.

INTERNATIONAL CON- FERENCE.

[EKUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

NEW YORK, Dec. 13th. The Silk Association of America

A mutual lack of understanding more than ever stands by that had been the cause of much friction policy. Therefore it is expected in the past; bot experience was that she will never lend support or has approved the plans of an In- guiding both nations to the path of even condonation, to policies from

normal and equitable relation any quarter which seek to secure ternational Technical Conference ship and the co-operation which those things which the Duke of De

for the classification of raw silk in should have existed long since bevonshire pledged that

York Britain New

in the spring. tween them.

would oppose.

Furthermore, to European, Far Eastern and Ameri- afford any opportunity for even can experta are expected to parti- the impression to prevail here that cipate. Britain was lending support or condonation in that respect would bring about apprehensions which we should all try to prevent in the minds of the Chinese people.

Friendly Gestures,

If the Chinese people are quick to resent unjust or intolerant treat inent, they are as quick to respond to gestures of friendship. The British declarations of December, 1926, and January, 1997, although failing at the time to dissipate the. apprehensions lingering in the mind of the Chinese people, have grade ally changed their attitude Britain.

to

The National Government regard the trying times, that existed be- tween Britain and China as now over,

In a country with a past like that of China, and which is politic, ally alowly changing to its founda tions, a man who expects the ab- sence of anomalies or instability and uncertainty to a certain extent well, he has not read history." Almost more than any other of the kindly qualities, China in these days needs forbearance on the part of her crities änd also needs under- standing.

The Immediate Future."

Friendly Gestures,

"It is common knowledge that your Government nowadays is an usually well informed on all mat- ters in the Far East, and therefore your rulers friendly gesture, Mr. Baldwin's

frank expression of Britain's desire to take all pras ticable. measures 10 meet the natural aspirations of our people and Sir Austen Chamberlain's as surance that he is always anxious to do his utmost to settle in the friendliest manner all outstanding questions with the National Govern- ment encourage us in the immense task we have in hand-the enor. mous

ago.

IMPERIAL RESEARCH

STATIONS.

NEW LINK ESTABLISHED.

FAR-REACHING EFFECT.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

ROGET, December 13th. In pursuance of the recommenda- tion made at the Imperial Agricul tural Research Conference in 1927. meetings attended by representa- tires of various parts of the Empire have recently been held in London and the proposals formulated are now before the Government. They should if adopted have far-reaching results in the furtherance in the Empire of scientiae agricultural. re-

tröm a

common fund

Officials at the. Palace were ro luctant to comment, but the med tion of the maintenance of the im- provement is undoubtedly a good

sign.

labour of co-ordinating asearch. modern thoughts and conditions The establishment of eight new ¦ with a social system which took bureaux or clearing houses of in- root more than four thousand years formation is, recommended, each to deal with a Beparate branch of I understand from these speeches The immediate future of China by your leading statesmen that the sanctience and all to be depends a good deal upon recent British Government vill seek and present negotiations with the understanding and

formed by contributions from the co-operation different Powers.

Various governments. assured that the British nation will ly find the National Government existing researches institutes, the In this respect. I feel from China, and they will certain bureaux would be attached to the not lend support-directly or in ready and eagerly responsive. directly to my moves which any sincerely hope this growing spirit governing bodies of which have other quarter may make to prevent of better understanding will soon already accepted the general pria

British Trade.

China from working out her own bear fruitful results. destiny-calculated to disintegrate China politically or to secure the continuance of the state of in- stability and uncertainty from

which China is emerging.

Commercial Interests.

In this connection I remind you that as long ago as 188e the Duke of Devonshire, then Minister of

The year 1928 witnessed a con- tinual recovery in British arade to China, The National Government is desirous to see it will continue to fobrish. It is my sincerest hope

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ciple of the proposal. They would deal with such matters soil science, animal nutrition, animal health, animal genetics, agricultural parasitology, and plant genetics of crops and herbage plants.

Transvaal Link.

that to-night's friendly mecting be- An announcement has been made tween you and us is a happy by the Empire Marketing Board

CONSIDERABLE WEAKNESS.

LONDON, December 13th. The bulletin issued at 10.43 am. states that the King has had some sleep. The local con. dition is satisfactory. Weakness and toxaemia are considerable, but the pulse is steady, and His Majesty is not losing ground The bulletin is signed by three doctors.

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Despite the succese of the operation, anxiety continues t the Palace. to-day. The con siderable weakness mentioned in the morning bulletin, though merely natural, is causing the the doctora great anxiety. It is authoritatively stated that the weakness is not unduly alarm- ing, but for the next few days until it is known definitely whe ther the King's strength is suficient to conquer the weak- ness or not, anxiety must con- tinue.

Sir Hugh Rigby, Surgeon to the King's Household, and one of the most famous surgeons in the world, visited the Palace this evening and

Sir Hugh was connected with the unofficial medical experts, expressed the opinion that the summoning of cutting of two small portions of two adjacent ribs for the purpose of

drainage.

Successful Operation. This surmise proved correct, for a bulletin issued at 8:48 p.m. and signed by the five doctors above and Sir Hugh Rigby, states: the drainage of the right side of "An operation on the King for the chest was successful. The con factory, Sir Hugh Rigby was the surgeon."

Dr. Francis E. Shipway was the anaesthetist. He is the inventor of the Shipway anaesthetising ap- paratus.

An air of tense anxiety prevailed through the Palace during the the doctors were consulting almost operation, in connection with which continuously all day long. parations were made in the after-

noon.

The Glad News,

Pre-

The Prince of Wales, the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of York and Princess Mary were the first to hear the glad news that the opera- tion had been successful.

Late to-night, the previous an- xiety was replaced by an air of subdued optimism in the Palace. The Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York left Bucking- ham Palace after the operation, but returned at nine o'clock to dine with the Queen......

The oneration was a great ins an His Majesty's strength, which ha already been impaired by 9 days of illness, but the fact that the King was able to undergo an operation at all is regarded as remarkable and as a wonderful tributé to the strength of his constitution.

Those in close touch with the Royal circle are hopeful, therefore, as to the ultimate result, but they realise that a long and difficult struggle is still ahead:

Medical Report.

An official statement concerning the history of His Majesty's illness, issued at three o'clock this after noon, authorised for publication in the medical Press, says:

GERMANY IN CHINA MARKET.

HUGE INCREASE ́IN TRADE..

PRE-WAR FIGURES

ECLIPSED.

(THROUGH REUCER", AORNCY.}

BERLIN, Dec. 12th.

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Reichstag has sanctioned thei Trade and Shipping Agreements between Germany and the Union of South Africa, as well as the Trade and Shipping Agreements be tween Germany and Panamas, and the German-Chinese Trade Agree

ment.

ALGERIAN REBEL RAID.

MURDER OF FRENCH GENERAL.

SWIFT VENGEANCE FROM THE AIR.

【THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

PARIO, Dec. 12th.

A shocking outrago by rebel tribesmen in Algeria is announced by the War Office to-day, one of the highest officers in the Foreign Legion being ambushed in the de- sert and killed, together with a

number of his staff.

the officer commanding the vast The victim was General Clavery, Dealing with the Trade Agres. Ain Sefra district, which is ad- meat, between Germany and China, jacent to the Moroccan border. the Government spokesman pointed General Clavery, accompanied out that all restrictions of Ger- by Staff Captain Pasquet, Staff many's position compared with Captain Debenne, two N.0.0.'s other countries in the trade with and a party of troops of the China had been eliminated.

Foreign Legion, Wis returning He said Germany's post-war trade { from a tour of inspection, when with China had exceeded since 1008 they were ambushed in the desert all the pre-war trade figures,

about forty miles south of the Colomb Bechar Railway terminus near the border,

The value of goods exchanged with China in 1927 surpassed 1913 by 48 per cent, and the first six months of 1893 had already reached the total figures of the 1913 trade exceeded the trade, to China by 100 to Germany, while both years had per cent.

CONCILIATION BY KELLOGG.

BOLIVIA'S CHANGED VIEW.

[RECTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13th. Bolivia has decided to continue to participate in the Pan-Americca conciliation conference. The enlte face is due to Mr. Kellogg's efforts.

INCREASED BRITISH

EXPORTS.

TRADE FIGURES COMPARED.

· NOVEMBER SLUMP.

[BEITISK WIRELESS SERVICK)

Rüder. Dec. 19th. The Board of Trade returns for

Headlong Charge. The hidden tribesmen opened with a fusillade, after which six- the General's car, regardless of teen horsemen dashed headlong at, risks, and took the whole party by surprise. The General, "his" Staff and one of the N.C.O.'s were kill- ed imunediately...

Five of the Legionaries were shot dead in the subsequent fight, taken to Colomb Bochar. while three wounded have been

General Clavery's promotion from Colonelcy was only gazotted to-day.

"W Swift Retribution,

LATER! machines sent out in chase of the A squadron of French Air Force 2500ssins, have tracked down General Clavery's "assailants,and machine gunned them.

POLICE ATTACKED IN BOMBAY.

TWO RIOTERS KILLED..

(THROUGH RIUTER'S AGENCY.]

BOMBAT, Dec. 12th. The serious disturbance in North Bombay, reported yesterday, was a semel to a faction fight between two rivals Labour camps in the course of which some of the Labour leaders came off very badly.

It is officially stated that two persons were killed and twenty-five injured, including two constables now lying seriously hurt in, hos- pital, as the result of the riot.

When the police came into colli elevension with the mob they flourished

November show that imports were valued at £1006,855,575, showing a decrease of £65,000 compared with the corresponding month of 1027.

Exports were "£03,766,502, a de crease of £8,843,000. “

For the first eleven months of this year, the imports totalled £1,095,000,000, this being a decrease of £18,300,000 compared with the corresponding period of last year.

The

the exports for months totalled £863,000,000, being an increase of £12,750,000.

The decrease in November ex- ports is largely accounted for by a reduction in the exports of cot ton and woollen goods amounting to 9,500,000, There was also a

decrease in the exports of vehicles, including locomotives, ships and aireraft, to an extent of £876,000. The increase of exports for the eleven months' period is, however, a gratifying feature.

General blood infection, tox nemis, were prominent features for the first fortnight and at one time caused grave anxiety, ns, moreover, the characteristics of typical pleuro

general infection became less pro- pneumonia were not présent.

"A week ago, the evidences of minent. Nevertheless, as the ori ginal pleurisy had involved the drizzling main to the City, where diaphragm, a careful watch was kept for the formation of fluid be- thousands had assembled. They

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sticks in an effort to disperse the rowdies, but the situation became critical as the result of stone-, throwing and they were forced to fire on the mob.

M. KLOTZ RESIGNS HIS SENATORSHIP..

IMPENDING PROSECUTION. A PASSIONATE GAMBLER. {THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCY.}

-PARIS, Dec 12th..

M. Klotz has resigned his Sena-

tween the lung and the diaphragm raised their hats and handin 3 torship, thus relieving the authori

pulmonary surface.

"There were signs of this develop ment this morning, accompanied by will now be performed." increased feucocytosis, and drainage

spontaneous gesture of sympathy far more impressive than cheering. A short service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Queen performed the actual un- veiling, saying.' To the Glory of

question of his Parliamentary im- munity in view of his impending prosecution.

Foreign Affairs, pointed out. that augury for the success of the new that the Union Government veteri-dition of His Majesty was satis of the infection has beca so anxious. men, I unveil this Memorial on be the effect that a request had been

ent of a re-adjusted and equit-nary research station at Onder- Britain's main interests in China able relationship between China stepoort, in the Transvaal will

and Britain.

serve as a link in the chain of Imperial research stations.

were commercial interests, and any

DEFUNCT MINISTRY.

(Wa Te Fat Peo).

·FOREIGN RELATIONS:

(Wah Tu Yat Pas).

SHANGHAI, Dec. 13th.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 13th. Mr. Wang Pah Chan, the Minis The Portuguese Minister inter- ter of Communications, has made viewed Dr. C. T. Wang today public statement announcing his regarding the negotiations of "a determination of resigning his post new. Sino-Portuguese treats.

He on the ground that the Ministry suggested to Dr. Wang the advis of Communications has become ability of revising several points defunct. He points out that the which were deemed obsolete in the Railway Department has taken old treaty. Dr. Wang insisted complete control of "railway ad upon the complete renewal of the ministration from the Ministry, and old treaty. They finally agreed to the wireless administrations have hold further negotiations on this come under the control of the Con- point, struction Buress, while the General The Danish Minister held a long Post Office is situated at Shanghai conversation with Marshal Chiang and is out of the control of the Kai Shek this afternoon concern Ministry. He also deplores the ing Bino-Danish relations. A sur- complexity of national Enance and prising report to hand states that the corruptates of politics.

Dr. C. T. Wang, who is busily con- ducting a series of negotiations NEGOTIATIONS WITH with 'several intereated nations for

BRITAIN.

the renewal of Sino-foreign treaty relations, ban suddenly become dia couraged, and even intended to tender his resignation from

the post of Foreign Minister...

(Wal Faz Yat Pao).

"SHANGHAI, Dec. 13th."

At the second stage of negotia-

tions between Dr. O. T. Wang and

A clause of

Sir Miles Lampson the problem of however, insists that tariff ratee wax closely discussed. the, recognition of China's Customs As a result á general agreement on autonomy by Great Britain be not the main points has been reached, inserted in the new Bino-British The negotiations will be continued treaty. Dr. Wang is stoutly op to-morrow morning. Sir Miles, posed to this view. This point will (Dontinued-at-foot of neat column:)-be further discussed to mDTTOW?"

The Board has approved a sub stantial grant for this station, and states that it is expected that its new status will lead directly to in- tensified investigation of such pro- blems as tactie-fly control.

EMIGRANT RATES TO CANADA.

·MANY ENQUIRIES FOLLOW REDUCTION.

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

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RUGBY, December 13th. As a result of the reduction to £10 of the passenger rate for emigrants to Canada, the Canadian Facing Railway Company have re, ceived requests from sub-agents in all parts of country, to whom in- quiries had been made by prospec tive settlers, for information regard ing the matter,

"CELTIC" IN BAD POSI

TION..

CARGO DISCHARGED.

[THROUGH LEUTER'S AGENCY.)*--

LONDON, Dec. 12th. The cargo aboard the White Star liner Celtic, which is aground at the entrance to Queenstown Harbour, is being discharged.

The liner is in a bad position, but the weather so far has been

good.

"Though this pleural localisation God and in honour of these brave y anticipated, it makes the direc- half of those for whom they died."

The signal We will not forget. " tion of advanee much more defined and much more hopeful.

was hoisted at the fagstaff. The "There is still prospect of a long Queen's voice was heard on the was broadcast and the und difficult struggle.”

wireless for the first time in the history of broadcasting,

ceremony

This follows the announcement by the President of the Senate o received from the Public Prosecu- tor for authorisation, to institute. Proceedings against M. Klotz, on

the name of a business man as an allegations that he uttered cheques with insufficient cover and forged acceptor of a bill of exchange.

It was officially stated at 11.30 The Prince of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of York ware Jition hitherto continues satisfac- p.m. to-night that the King's con-

The question) of M. Klots's with Her Majesty the Queen while tory.

Prince Of Wales' Thanks... mental responsibility has still to The British representatives at

be decided. He has entered a sana- the operation was carried out. The Prince of Wales, who talked Faris. Rome and Berne have been torium, on the advice of two mental

The decision to operate followed for a long time with the doctors, instructed to convey to the Govern specialista the Anding of pleural fluid, some of left Buckingham Palace at 11.1 ments to which they are accredited, M. Klotz, apart from his politi- which was removed by puncture dur-p.m.

D passionate an expression of the Prince of cal activities, was ing the morning. The fluid was The doctora, who had been in al-Wales warm appreciation of the gambler. what the doctors were seeking when most constant consultation since the invaluable assistance afforded by.

Millions Of Franca.. they conducted exploration by afternoon, departed at 11.30 p.m., them to His Royal Highnese in Le Journal recalls that Klotz needle and by X-Ray examination with the exception of Sir Stanley expediting his journey through was the promoter of a scheme for on Friday. Then they were unable Hewett, who is remaining for the France, Italy and Switzerland, and founding on inter-Allied Pantheon to find any marked effusion.

night. Later, the infection which had be

of the admirable organisation of at Amiens to commemorate the come localised in the right lung

the arrangements made for his con- Anglo-French war dead. Hundreds suddenly spread generally through-

of millions of franes were subscrib venience, safety and comfort. out the body and it was this which

desire that bis sincere thanks should but hitherto no statement has been The Prince has also expressed the ed for this in France and England, gave rise to the grave anxiety of

be conveyed to the railway staff and issued as to how the money has the past two days.

officials who were instrumental in been applied. carrying out there arrangements

Queen's Devotion To Duty The Queen's devotion to duty was shown to-day by her decision, des pite her deep anxiety, to fulf; her engagement to unveil the War Memorial, which has been erected Localised Infection,"

on Tower Hill by the Governmenta The King's rally last night ful- of the Empire, to men of the Merof the warmest thanks of the British. An expression has also been added lows what might be described as a cantile Marine and Fishing Fleets Government, for the assistance 53 miraculous return of localised in who lost their lives in the War and fection instead of general infection. whose only grave is the sea

freely and readily given: This is regarded as a good signTwelve though and eighty-six since it meant that the doctors could names are engraved on the Memorial, carry out active treatment. This which was designed by Sir Edwin they did in the moruing with the Lutyens, and takes the form of a happy result that they were able vaulted corridor, "sixty-four feet, by to arrange for the operation later seventeen feet. on in the day.' ***

The operation could not have been performed had the King been un- able to maintain his strength in fnoe of the attack of the disease, The lower temperature recorded this morning was the first sign that the infection was again localised. The operation was finished at 7.30 pm. (Continued on next Column).

Prince George's Return. It was officialy announced to-day that Prince George, the King's youngest son, who is in the Navy, coming home. He left Bermuda to the Canard liner, Berengario, On her way to the Memorial, Her which sails for England on Friday. Majesty was the object of popular The Berengaria is due at Southamp sympathy, which was shown by a ton on December 20th, which is deeply impressive silence, instead of Prince George's birthday. He will the ovation which normally would be twenty-six. have been given her.

The Duke of Gloucester, the third Accompanied by Princess Mary, son of King and Queen, who is on the Queen left the Palace at 2.30 his way home from South Africa, pin and drove unescorted through is expected to reach London on

(Continued on next Column), Christmas Eve.?

AIR CONFERENCE IN

AMERICA.

-; GREAT- STRIDES IN TWO.

YEARS.

{LEUTER'S. AMERICAN SERVICE.

→WASHINGTON, Dec. 12th. President Coolidge to-day opened the International Civil Aeronautic Conference, which is being attended by 500 delegates, including 1 from foreign countries.

Addressing the Conferences, Pre- sident Coolidge said two years ago the entire value of the aeronautic industry in the United States was only £1,000,000, whereas now it 18, £25,000,000,