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GERMAN BANKING

FACILITIES.

REDUCTION IN BANK RATE OF 5 PER CENT.

[THROVON REUTER'S AGENCY.]

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,

AUGUST 10, 1931.

THE

AIRSHIP.

FOUR HUNDRED PERISH.

ITALO - GERMAN WORLD'S LARGEST

CONVERSATIONS.

SATISFACTION EXPRESSED ON ALL SIDES.

(THEOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

NEARLY TWICE THE SIZE OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN.

[RE{"TER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

Axxon, Ohio, Aug, M In the presence of a cheering crowd the United States' airship Akron, claimed to be the largest in the world, was launched here to-day.

Mrs. Hoover named the vessel by pulling, a cord opening a hatch in the neie of the airship from whence fluttered a flock of pigeons, while massed bands and a largo and Spangled Banner, and 150 sero- planes mancouvred overhead.

BERLIN, Aug. 8:

Rous, Aug. 8. Banking circles expect that the Signor. Mussolini' has accepted Reichsbank at the beginning of the Dr. Bruening's invitation to visit

Berlin but no date has been fixsil, week will reduce the official dis The four statesmen discussed in count rats by five per cent., especi- detail the European situation and "disarmament, The conclusion ranch- ally as since the restoration of un-ed was that all Governments must restricted banking business inpay-energetically collaborate in order to ings to the Reichsbank have surmount the present economia diffi-

culties. exceeded, withdrawals by about 125,000,000 marks, while the liqui-Signor Mussolini and Dr. Bruen-choir played and sang The Star dity of private banks is also satising expressed to Pressmen satis factors anti pressure for investi faction at the week-end meeting and

confidence in its ultimate results. ments is growing, but there is ligple' inclination to take acceptancer #from the Guarantee and Acceptance Bank at a rate of twelve per cent instead of private discounts. The reason is that bills discounted by the Reichsbank as well as those issued in the last days of the crisis on a ten-day basis, totalling about halt milliard of marks mature next week, and private banks deaire to protect themselves against any possibility of consequent stringency on the money market.

FOREIGN TRADE.

ROME, Aug. 8.

for Berlia and were seen off by Dr. Bruening and Dr. Cürțius left Signor Grandi and other notables,

IL DUCE ON DISARMAMENT.

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The Akron contains 6,600,000 cubie feet of noc-inflammable helium gas Graf Zeppelin. It has an estimated and is nearly double" he size of the

speed of 83 miles per hour is arm. ed with batteries of heavy machine guns, and carries Ave neroplanes inside its hull.

Admiral Moffett in his speech urged a vigorous policy of giant Rome, August 9.-That Italy was airships to carry the United States fully prepared to disarm both at flag to the ends of the earth and land and seg was declared with demanded the carliest commence- great emphasis by Premier Musso-ment of a second monster, some lini, speaking at the solemn in- funds for which have already been auguration of the new. huge water appropriated. "works at Ravenna, Italy, Il Duce insisted, is in favour of peace, this love of peace being shared by the

CAUTIOUS IMPORTATION OF people, the Fascist Government

LUXURIES,

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the Fascist Party and the Crown.

"We want to live in peace with all countries far and near and even with those very near," the Premier cried, evoking thunderous applauso especially with the last part of his BERLIN, Aug. 7 sentence which was taken as ad Restrictions on foreign currencies dressed to France and Yugo- for financing, imports, exports or Slavia. He continued: "We wish goods in transit has been lifted unto live in peace not because wo til further notice in order to fore- are afraid of war and foar ita dan. stall as far ne possible any unnegers and terrore, but because we cesary hampering of legitimate are now labouring at the great task foreign trade, but export and im- of delivering the Italian nation from port firms are expected voluntarily the privation it has to undergo at to. "exercise restraint as demanded present. We want to work out our by the present economie situation".

own destiny, nothing else, and we

in connection with the importation wish to be left alone, brooking no of luxuries. They also are required interference." periodically to report deals invol-

ving foreign currencies,

THE PRUSSIAN PLEBISCITE.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]

BERLIN, Aug. 8

A roliable forecast of to-morrow's Prussian plebiscite declares it will fail. by about one million votes. For the plebiscite to succeed the organisers

must induos the

LORD GREY'S VIEW.

POLICY OF LIBERAL PARTY.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

Rugby, Aug. 8. Defining his personal view of the majority of the electorate on the policy of the Liberal Party in the register (totalling 20,308,000) to House of Commons in a speech last vote demanding a dissolution of the night Lord Grry of Falladon said, Dict. The number of votes neces that at the beginning of the pre- sary, therefore, is slightly over sent Parliament Liberals felt that 13,000,000.

During the last days of the cam- paign opponents of the Govern ment Have been strenuously work- ing to induce electors to go to the polls, while Government has been urging abstention.

The entire police force has been ordercil for duty to-morrow with grenades, carbines, etcol helmets and armoured cars. But an armed hid for power by Communists or Nazis is thought unlikely.

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Germany, and most Europe, is waiting very anxiously the result of the referendum.

BOMB DERAILS EXPRESS.

SEVEN COACHES ROLL DOWN EMBANKMENT.

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BEELIN, Aug. 9. Three people were seriously in jured, and sixteen slightly, by the explosion of a powerful bomb under the Basel-Berlin express when pass ing Jueterbog.

Seven coaches were derailed and rolled down the banking.

Two hundred yards of wire was attached to the fuse. A piece of the bomb was later found on the rails.

STERLING STILL WEAK.

BEWILDERMENT IN WALL

STREET.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.)

New York, Aug. 57. Wall Street is bewildered by the weakness of sterling and foreign.ex chengo generally, to-day. Sterling cables opened at 4-55.1/10 and che ques 4-84,15/10, only above the gold, shipment. level and remained duil all the morning.

Francs were a quarter below par rate and all other Euroj enn cur "renview also werdown, n

It is anggested that France, after boing heavy buyer of sterling here for several days, suddenly dis- continued 'purchase.

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the

PURELY FRIENDLY

TALK.

STIMSON-MACDONALD CONVERSATIONS.

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Bunay, Aug. 8,

The Prime Minister and his daughter. Mies Ishbel MacDonald, to-day concluded their two days

land, na guesta of the American visit at the century-old farmhouse Shiborcross in Sutherland, Scot

Secretary of State and Mrs. Stim

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Mr. Stimson and Mr. MadDonald had a long talk yesterday morning, and, after hracheon, drove to Dornochte to attend the Highland Games where the Prime Minister presented the prizes

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The Prime Minister, when ques tioned, said that in his conversa- tions, with fr. Stimson, which ranged over many subjects,, the financial situation was also natur... ally discussed, but the conversa could have no significance. lion was entirely unofficial acid. conversations were purely friendly

The talks.

present Government, with whose Fiscal and Foreign and GENERAL SMUTS LEAVES Indian policy Liberals were in agreement, should be supported"

As regarded Foreign and Indian affairs, they still felt there was no reason for any change of Govern- the contrary, meat but, that on Foreign and Iidian affairs and Disarmament such questions Minister and the Foreign Secretary had been bundled by the Prime

with patience and skill and ability.

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Government in domestic affairs and He was more critical of the in particular he expressed the view that the danger of the financial posi- tion was so real that the Liberal Party should oppose, all increases of public expenditure.

FOR LONDON.

TO PRESIDE AT BRITISH ASSOCIATION MEETING.

[BATTIE WIRELESS SERVICE.]

RUGBY, Aug. 7 General Smuts left Cape Town Castle on his way to preside at the to-day aboard the as. Winchester centenary gathering in London next month of the British Association.

This is the first time that the Association has held its conference in London and it will coincide with tho centenary celebrations of Michael Faraday.

Before leaving General Smuts NO PAY FOR JULY. stated in an interview his inten lien to investigate for himself the Guancial crisis.

LOAN FOR CIVIL SERVANTS SALARIES.

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ENCY.]

SEVERE QUAKE.

SHOCKS CONTINUE FOR FOR THREE HOURS.

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SYDNEY, Aug. T A violent carthquake, which dis lodged the cast to west registering pins of the seismograph, was re- corded at River View College ob

SYDNEY, Aug. 8. The plight of New South Wales' Civil Servants, who have not yet received their July pay, owing to the State's financial difficulties, in expected to be relieved immediately by a Commonwealth loan, the Coun cil; have approved of the issue of £500,000 treasury bills to cover the State's July cash requirements.

Bimultaneously a deadlock, has accurred between the two Houses servatory at 12.18 p.m.. of Legislature as to the basis on The shocks continued for near which Civil Servants' salarici are] ly three hours. The epicentre is to be reduced as a measure of Catimated to have been 2,240 miles economy to be solved by the Gov- ¡ away. eramente introducing a bill provid- ing a scale to which both Houses] had agreed.

GOVERNOR OF BANK OF ENGLAND,

RECOVERS FROM NERVOUS ATTACK

BRITANNIA WINS FIRST

PRIZE.

THORBURN

MYSTERY

BODY FOUND AT SOOCHOW??

CHIANG ORDERS' FULL INVESTIGATION,

· [TAROVON RAUTER'S ADENCY.]

SHANGHAI, Aug. 8 Following Ohlang. Kai Shok's order yesterday for a half-and careful investigation into the Thorburn affair the vernacular papers this morning print re- ports declaring that Thorburn's body has been found at 800- chow, but that, the cause of death is unknown. So far both the Ollness and 'British omcials jack, confirmation.

NO CONFIRMATION.

NANKING, Aug: 8... Both the Foreign 'Öfics and the British Consulate fall to confrm the reports that Thor.

burn's body has been found. No

such report has been received by either of the authorition,

PILOT OVERDUE,

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NAXXING, Aug. B

MISSION HOSPITAL.

COLLAPSES..

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HANKÓW, Aug. 9.

CHIANG'S PUNITIVE

CAMPAIGN.

NORTHERN REBELS IN RETREAT.

(KUG MIN NEWS 'AGENCY.]'

Nanchang, Aug, 2.-Commander- in-Chief Chiang Khi Shex has re-

Floods here caused the collapse of the Union Mission Hospital, and four hundred people have perished.ceived the following telegraphic The hospital, which is situated report from Vice-Commander-in- in the native city is maintained Chief Chang Heuch Liang concern. by the London Mission Society and the Wesleyan Missionary Bociety.

ing the progress of the punitive campaign against the Shih Yu, San rebels: --

[Further news of the Hankow foods will be found on Page 4.]

MAY

LADY

CAMBRIDGE.

ENGAGEMENT OFFICIALLY

ANNOUNCED.

'{TEROUGE = REUTER'S AGENCY.}

LATER.

The engagement of Lady May Cambridge and Capt. Henry Abel Smith is officially announced. The marriage will probably take place at the end of October.

"During the last five days, the insurgents, summering their whole strength, made ferce attacks ro- peatedly on the defence line of the North Army group but were each time repulsed by our troops.

"Launching a general offensive yesterday (July 31), our forces along the entire front advanced and sur- rounded the Tingehow Chichow re- gion (south-east of Wangtu). Heavy fighting took place for an entire day and night with the killed and wounded among the enemy lying strewn all over the battlefold,

Compelled to Retreat.

By nightfall the next day,e rebel were compelled to effect a retrit towards the northern bank of the Euto River. At present the lat and 2nd Army Corps have re- ceived orders to pursue the insur

to engage them in the Chichow- Anping-Yaoyang region so as to check their flight.

Sir Milos Lampson has not yet BYRON RELICS ON SHOW. gents while the cavalry forces are left Nanking owing to the not arrival of Count de Sbour. *had been arranged that the Count should pilot the British Minister, to Peking.

It

Count do Sibour is reported to have hoped off from Peking before five this morning to keep the ap pointment in Nanking at noon.

Ordinarily the journey occupies eight hours, but there was no news of the Count late this afternoon. Some anxiety is being left. Pro- vided Count de Sibour arrves to morrow Sir Miles will then leave For Peking.

[Sir Miles Lampson had gone to Nanking in connection with the Thorburn ease.]

WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 3,45 p.a., stated:-

An area of high pressure covers Japan. The typhoon is about 200 miles to the east of North Formosa, moving N.N.W. A trough of low pressure lies, over the N. China' Sen

Local Forecast:- East or variable winds, moderate, fiue, generally.

TYPHOON WARNING.

The following typhoon warn- ing has been received by the Americia Consulate General" from the Manila. Observatory:

Manila, August 9, p.m.- Typhoon in about 123deg. Long.. E. and 24deg. Lat. N., moving N.NA

MR. LLOYD GEORGE.

CONVALESCENCE ENTIRELY

SATISFACTORY,,

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RUOBY, Aug. 7. In view of the steady improve ment in Mr. Lloyd George's condi- fiou no bulletins will be issued during the next few days.

A statement made last night in- dicated that the patient's convales- cence still continues very satisfac tory. Bis pulse and temperature are normal.

ORIENTAL EXCLUSION FROM AMERICA.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE URGES REVISION OF POLICY.

LIGHT ON HIS YEAR OF MARRIAGE.

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"Besides telegraphing to General Liu Chib, Commander-in-Chief of the South Army group, to dispatch Bywon's Bible and his famous contingent the direction of screen, pasted over with portraits Nantung, Kichoy and Hengshui of the actors, beauties, and business all of which are near the Hopei- of his day, will be on exhibition Shantung border to halt the move at the Old Shortly Court House, ments of Shih's units. I have also Marylebone, now part of the pre-requested General Shang Chen mises of Messrs. Bumpus,

Field-Commander of the Shansi Other relics are the bille troops, to detail another force to- (amounting to some in all) forwards Wuchi, and Tangcheng. on beer and soda-water, which went to the northern bank of the Huto solace his hapless year of matri River. to give chase with a view mony, and the notorious letter from to bringing about the complete sup- Lady Byron, commencing Dearest pression of the recalcitrants Duck," and ending "Ever thy most loving Pippin Pip-Pip"-the Inst of her endearments, for her next epistle demanded a permanent se- paration.

That unhappy alliance is the theme of a controversy that is likely to be immortal, and this exhibt 'on supplies material for both cham- pions and "detractors.

- Schoolboy Precocity. One tell-tale letter to be put on view is from Byron's eccentric mother to her lawyer, declaring This child will drive me 'mad." Another, which he sent from Har- row to his half-sister, shows his precocity even as n schoolboy, for it directs her to borrow "one of his lordship's most dashing carriages" for Speech Day, and to bring "as few women as possible.

His view of the sex developed later, and there are many insances, including a treasured lock of hair It was one of many that he kept, though he wrote around it: "Whose

hair this is I don't recollect." -

Had it not been for the ex-Kaiser the public might never have had the opportunity of seeing this, the greatest collection of Byron relics in the world.

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It was lent by the late Sir John Murray, head the famous publishing house; to the Leipsic Book Fair of 1914, and it hardly had been installed when the war broke out. The precious relics and. documents were consigned to a place of secrecy, and the ex-Kaiser gave his personal, guarantee that they should be restored after the

war.

How the collection escaped des traction is a real life story that will be told some day by the House of Murray.

HYMNS SUNG, IN COURT.

UPROARIOUS SCENES IN GLASGOW TRIAL

London, July 31.-There was eurious and unusual uproar in the Glasgow Court to-day"" when, Mr. John MacGovern, the member of Parliament recently suspoodeil from the House of Commons for re- fusing to withdraw, and several preachers appeared ta charges of speaking in public in Glasgow without permits.

answer

Washington, July 31-Proposals were advanced here to day that the United States Chamber of Cam merce adapt a resolution calling upon the United States to abandon its policy of Orient ́exclusion, ̈ - Just before the Court was dun to The immigration committee of the sit a procession approached hended United States Chamber of Com-hy one of the preachers carrying merco to-day recommended that the a cross. The uproar started when Directors of that organisation go court officials refused to allow the COWES REGATTA CLOSES." on record ng against the exclusion cross to be brought in. The group, of Orientals, especially the took seats in the court and ther [BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.] Japanese K

atafted singing hymns, which last In place of the present policy of ed half an hour despite all that RUGEY, Aug. 7.) exclusion the committee would sub-police and court officials could do. Rusby, Aug. 7. H.M. the King's cutter Britannia stitute a quota system which would The magistrate when he appear Mr. Montague Norman, Governor secured fire pride in a race in the annually admit 180 Japanese to the ed was not greeted in silento, but of the Bank of England, has been final day of Cowes Regatta. H.M. United States. This, it is contend-hy the loud singing of 48tand up. indiaposed by a sharp attack of the Queen watched the racing fromed, would put Japan in the same Stand up for, Jesus, The Magis nervous dyspepein, following his the Royal Yacht

atatus us that enjoyed by European trate ordered the court to be clear „atrenunua, work "in connection with]" According to present arrange- nations, as far as the American im; ed, which was done. the financial oriaisin

mento Their Majesties will leave migration laws are concerned, and

Some time was taken up with Lonton for Baudringham next thus remove a source of irritation applications for separata trials and Tuesday and will proceed to Scot and cause of wounded pride on the legal objections and the case was land on Thursday, August 20. part of Japan,

adjourned.

It was stated to-day at his Lon- don residence that he has recover, ed.

SECRET MEETING.:

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, Aug. e.

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PROGRESS OF

FLIGHTS.

MOLLISON LOSES CONTROL.

ĮTEROCOM 'REUTER'S. ADENCY.}

LONDON, Aug. 7. that at one time I was simply out. ("will admit, between ourselves. of control," said Mollison, in o broadcast talk from London this evening on his record. Light from Australia

Britain be

to

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Rucny, Aug. 7.

In the completion of his remark- able record breaking flight from Australia to Britain in 8 days 22 hours flight of very adverse weather obulinson allowed himself in all only ten hours sleep. Hundreds of other Tassages arrived to-day in- cluding one on behalf of the Air Council from Lord Amulreo Secre- tary of Air, and telegrams from the Governor of New South Wales and Lord Wakefield who financed. the attempt.

RUGBY, Aug. 8. Congratulations aro still being received by Mr. J. A. Mollison on his record breaking fight from Australia. Apart from suffering.. from inflamed eyes and oyg strain caused by dust, heat and glare during the last three days of his flight when he was without gog- gles, which had been blown over health. board, the airman is in'excellent

To-morrow he will attend at Han- worth aerodrome, where he will ̈ro-

ceive the congratulations of many famous airmen. The Under-Secre tary for Air, Mr. Montague, will to include two earlier record break- be present and others are expected.

Hintter and Mr. Charles Scott.

this journey, Mr. Berb

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land to visit his mother, asing his On Monday he will fly to Scot- De Havilland Gipsy Moth aero- plans on which his great flight was made. The maching was built at the makers' :Sydney works and is to fly in England. the frst Australian built aeroplane.

In a broadcast talk last night, Mr. Mollison gave a graphic story. of one of the most difficult stages "of his flight along the coasts of Malaya and Burma when, owing to the monsoon and bad visibility, he was compelled to fly only a few feet above the water.

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}

The military leaders in Canton including Generals Chen, Tani Tong, CHICHESTER AT SHANGHAI. Li Yang King, Heung Hon Ping, Li Trung Jen, Yu Hon Mow, and Admiral Chen Chak were in con- clave yesterday afternoon at their headquarters. But what was de cided upon has been kept secret.

REDS ENTERING HUNAN.

(Wah Ter Yat Pao.)

NANCHANG, Aug, 6.

rem-

A large number of "Red panta in Kiangai are making their way into Hunan. The "Red" Sup- pression Headquarters are ordering the Government troops under the command of General Chen Ming Shu to intercept them...

The Nanking military authorities intend to detail part of the Shansi troops to Kiangsi to assist in the resumption of the anti-Red cam- Jaign.

CHEN LEAVES TOKYO.

(Wah Tac Fat Pao.)

TOKYO, Aug. 9.

It is learned that Mr. Eugene Chen and Mr. Liu Chi Wen left Tokyo on Thursday and are return. ing to Canton,

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WICK, Ang8.

A wireless message from Thor shavn reports that an American seaplane H.K.V.C.X. (presumably Mr. Cramer's) has arrived safely at Faroe Islands Ma

OSLO, Aug. 9.

Rubus, Aug. 7. Mr. Chichester, who is on a lone fight from Manila to Britain, ar- rived in Shanghai this afternoon.

LINDBERGAS ARRIVE AT POINT BARROW.

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New York, Aug, 8. Aklavik to-day for Point Barrow The Lindberghs hopped off from in Alaska.

POINT BARROW ALASKA, Aug. & The Lindbergbs have arrived here safely from Aklavik.

AMY GOES SHOPPING.

"I LOATHE DANCING.”.

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TOKYO, Aug. 8. Misa Amy Johnson had a very busy day. In the morning abo went shopping and had invitations to luncheon, tea, dinner and a dance in the evening.

"I hope there will be no more dances, I loathe dancing and haven't danced since my flight to Australia,"

Next week Miss Johnson goes to Chuzenji to spend. several days in the Summer home of the landleys."

Parker Cramer, who left the AERIAL SURVEYOR FORCED Faroe Islands en route to Copen- hagen via Bergen, returned to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, owing to a storm on the Norwegian coast.

LUCKY ESCAPE.

MISHAP TO AMR-LINER.

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TO LAND.

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WICK, August 7. A wireless message from Thorn- abava has been received to the effect that the tin bà như from

· Reykjavik bas been forced down owing to engine trouble. "@

Apparently this refers to Mr. Parker. Cramer who in carrying. 'out en seriel survey for the Tane American Air Lines, Incorporated, with the idea of interesting the U.S.A postal authorities in the. America to Europe vis Grenland, establishment of an air mail from Iceland and the Faroe Islands. (THROUGH SEUTER'S AGÉNOY,]

COPENHAGEN, ADg.

LONDON, Aug. 8. Eighteen passengers en route to Paris from Croydon had a lucky escape when "Hannibal," the big gest and most luxurious air Immer in the world, was forced to land in Kent owing to engine trouble. One out of the four propellers dropped off. There was no panio and no casualties. A telegraph land and the Faroe Islands, bub post was broken by "Hannibali-expected that he will to tail which caught the telegraph able to continue. wires and pulled them off. The machine has brakes so can land in the smallest field.

Mr. Parker Cramar was forced

on to the sea between, Ice

- Oramer Arrives Bafsly; (Continued on proviqua column.)