Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-24
AVIATION MEET.
Washington Baltimore Prop
osition Before Aero Club.
MEETING IN new YORK
Thomas F. Walsh Assemblies Direct
ors and Others at Dinner.
OUTLOOK SEEMS FAVORABLE
Site Between Monumental City and
National Capital Favored by
Glenn Curtiss

! Special Dispatch to The Star.
| NEW YORK, November 24-Wa shing-
tons claims for the next internatio
aviation meet were urged before the d.
rectors of the Aero Club of America at
dinner given by President Thomas F.
Walsh of the Washington Aero Club at
the Metropolitan Club in New York last
night.
1t was a notable gathering. There were
present all the directors of the Aero Club
of America except ]. c. Mccoy, who is
still abroad. Glenn Curtiss was the guest
of honor and was seated at the right OF
the host. On the left was CORTLAND
Field Bishop, president of the Aero Club
| Of America. Wilbur Wright was detained
| by business in Washington and sent a
| telegram of regret.
Filling places about the great table were
the following: First Vice President A.
| Holland Forbes. Second Vice President
Samuel H. Valentine Third Vice Presi-
dent Alan r. Hawley, Secretary Augustus
Post, Treasurer Charles Jerome Edward
and Consulting Engineer Charles NJ.
Manly.
C1 oOAhSl VI DSAS6oeAS'
| From Baltimore came Col. Jerome H.
Joyce, president of the Aero Club of
| Baltimore Gen. George F. Randolph.
| Gen. Clinton B. Riggs, Mr.. Willard F.
| Burgess and Mr.. j. Albert Hughes.
| The Washington delegation was COM
posed of Messrs. Willis L. Moore, C. J.
| Bell. Edward Stellwagen, Clarence F.
Norment, Gen. James Allen of the Signal
Corps and Mr.. John Barrett. chief of the
bureau of South American republics.
| In a telegram from Washington Mr..
| Wilbur Wright expressed his inability to
| be present.
| From a driving storm of hail and sleet
| the guests were ushered into magnif-
| cent chamber, in which was set the ban
quet board. In the center of the table
| stood miniature aeroplane. of the BIZ
plane design, apparently tugslng at us
moorings and anxious to SINCE it's gauzy
| wings in the rays of the gorgeous chan
delier. Later, as if by magic. the little
machine scared gracefully and circled
| above the delightful enthusiasts. Among
| his friends Mr.. Walsh is noted for his
penchant for springing surprises. and he
did not let this opportunity go neglected.
Mr.. Walsh. Opens Proceedings.
The delicacies and etceteras having been
duly disposed of, Mr.. Walsh addressed his
guests, explaining briefly the aspirations
of the united cities and leaving to others
the task of going more into details. When
he had concluded each of the visitors
took some special advantage or attrac-
ton as his text and expounded it lucidly
and emphatically.
AS one of the joint committee on site.
Gen. Riggs described College Park. Oden-
ton, Halethorpe and even Benning, while
Mr.. Moore promised perfect weather for
any period the club and Mr.. CurtlSS might
select In reply Mr.. Bishop said many
pleasant things of the two cities. but
deXterously avoided committing himself
definitely on the question. Mr.. Curtiss
also spoke. without breaking-or even
| bending-his reputation as man of few
words.
The representatives Of the Aero Club of
America were also invited to inspect the
courses at any time that would suit their
convenience, and Mr.. Curtiss was urged
to accompany them.
Views of Expert Encouraging.
st prefer course between Baltimore
and Washington to any other location In
the country. and July will suit me per-
fectly''
So spoke Mr. Glenn II. Curtiss, holder Of
the international aviation cup.
do you prefer that section even to New
York;" asked a millionaire of the, metrOp-
| oils.
IT prefer it to all Others" reiterated
the man who has brought the next inter-
national meet to America.
Coming from Mr. Curtiss, this state
ment goes far toward clinching the wishes
of Baltimore Washington people Among
| the business men of Baltimore the senti-
| ment has been unanimous that the month
| of July meant much to their interests.
| but the date practically lies in the hands
| of Mr.. Curtiss, who is entitled to hold
| the cup for one year before being obliged
| to defend his title.
Still further encouragement also was
| found in the spirit In which the applica-
| ton of Washington and Baltimore was
received by the directors of the Aero Club
| Of America, and New York seems almost
| ready to concede the event. On the other
| hand the disclosure was made that Phil
| adelphia had abandoned it's position Of
neutrality and had notified the Aero Club
| of America of it's intention to bid for the
| meet. but this move is attributed to the
| Pennsylvania railroad, which is believed
| to favor Long Island first and Philadel-
phia second, and to be opposed to the
| College Park site.
| Depends on Federation.
| That the time of the International meet
will depend somewhat on the action of
the Irternationale Aeronautique Fedora
ton was the opinion expressed by Secre-
tary Post
This federation. of which NJ L. P.
Cailletet is president" said Mr.. Post.
| will hold a meeting in France in Jam
| uary to apportion dates for the most in
numera BILE aviation meets already planned
| and on this program will hang, to large
extent, the date for the international
| meet in this country"
| AS Mr.. Bishop is vice president of the
| federation. however. hope is entertained
| by the Aero Club of America that he may
| so influence the selection of the schedule
| as to meet the wishes of MIR. Curtiss-and
Baltimore and Washington.
| Speaking still further the meet Mr.
Post said: Three requisites stand out
above all others-grounds. money and con-
troll The course must be suitable. the
money prizes attractive and the police
protection amply adequate
| 'And which Is the most Important"
he was asked.
| They of equal Importance; they
are interdependent," he answered.
| Baltimore and Washington seem &c
have at least the grounds and the prOtec-
tion," supplemented Mr.. Bishop.
And the money" ventured q delegate
Competitor Bids 100000.
Whereupon the disclosure developed
that "a western city identity not dis
closed has come out with a bid of $500
QUO, and some other unpleasant place has
promised an equal amount. If necessary
to obtain the meet. That 100000 is by nc
means an heterogeneous sum for prizes