New-York tribune., 1909-08-17
MAY GET THE WRIGHTS
HLIDSON-FULTON PLANS.
Haze Been Asked to Fig at Celebra-
tiOn and Hare Not Refused.

William j. Hammer. secretary Of the aeronauttcs
committee OF the Hudson Fulton Celebration Com
mission. returned this city yesterday from Day
ton. Ohio. where he spent several days last week
with Wilbur Wright. the aviator.
Mr.. Hammer would not say at his home. In West
10th street. last night that definite arrangements
had been effected whereby one OF both or the
Wright brothers would fly their aeropane over the
Hucson River during the celebration that begins
next month But the curiosity Of members of the
aeronautic bodies in this city has been aroused
by the fact that Mr.. Hammer should find II profit
able to far and apparently labor so hard
with men renowned for their quick decisions unless
some basis for hope exists that the Wrights. who
have tossed other propositions aside without hesi-
tat:on. have Disseminated In favor Of the Hudson
Fulton celebration. Upon leaving the country for
Europe last week Orville stated to The Tribune
that Mr.. Hammer had most forcibly presented the
subject of entering the exhibition. and that the
question with them mainly one OF their ability
to get ready In time.
Members of the Aero Club OF America and OF the
Aeronautlc Society 5ase their opinions that Mr..
Hammer either has OF will be successful on the
fact that he has made less than three visits 10
Washington during the Wrights' recent government
tests and has had several special conferences with
them both here and at Dayton
Glenn II. Curtiss did win his way TO Europe
to take part In the international aviation contest
at Rheims France. until Mr. Hammer had obtained
his signature 10 contract TO fly at the Hudson
Fulton celebration. Aviators who can ave are an
independent flock. Mr. Curtiss did not sign the
contract appear until few hours before he
sailed. although for six weeks Mr. Hammer had
followed him up with great pertinacity.
James VI. Beck. who formerly Assistant At
torney General OF the United States and is chair
man OF the aeronautic committee Of the HUDSON
Fulton Celebration Committee. has been experience
ing equal difficulties abroad in obtaining from for
egn flyers promises TO take part in the proposed con-
tests. He announced on his return. few days ago.
that Europe aviation mad and that there
in contemplation. IN addition 10 Rheims
competitions at Spa. Frankfort. Brussels. Paris
Dunkerque. Platschna. Odessa and Vichy. There
are the Channel prizes and also the competition
Paris. where l25.0o0 francs Is 10 be given as
prizes. the dates of which events cOntemporan-
eous with the Hudson-Futon celebration.
LAS the aviators. who can be counted on the
fingers OF two hands, Mr.. Beck said yesterday.
'can enter all these competitions without going
any distance losing much time. II is natural that
they should not be keen to COME to America. II
Is believed however. that negotiations pending
will result in Bringing several foreign. aviators to
this country.
nautic societies in this country In making this
feature OF the celebration "a great While
want their cooperation. II is not true that the
Hudson Fulton Celebration Commission will dele
gate IT'S authority 10 any one aeronautic society.
1t is public body. spending public funds, and can
shift its responsibility 10 any society indi-
vidual"
Confusion exists in the mind OF the public regard
ing the connection Of the fight Albany OF which
much has been said. and the purposed aeronautcal
features OF the Hudson Fulton Celebration Com
mission OF which little up TO has been printed
The former event has been arranged by a New
York newspaper. and II will be conducted under
the auspices OF the Aero Club Of America
The Hudson-F Fulton Celebration Commission has
no connection whatever with this matter, further
than TO announce II In its official programme.