The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
AEROS
MUST PICK SITE
Continued from Page One.

United States. the following being pres
ent: Gen. Nelson a. Miles. Gen. Ed
wards. Thomas Nelson Page. William T.
Guide Charles ]. Bell, H. B. F. Mac
farland, Arthur c. Moses, Clarence Nor
ment. Herbert Wadsworth, George o.
Totten, and DR.. zahm
Presented His Resolutions,
President Bishop presented his resolu-
tons asking President Taft 70 use his
influence in having Congress appropriate
at this session sufficient funds 20 en-
courage the art OF flying and asking the
Chief Executive TO advocate a United
states army corps of aviation. Gen.
Miles seconded the sentiments OF the chief
OF the American aviators, declaring the
science OF the mastery Of the air will
some day take the place Of the old-time
firing line in battle. He said the future
military efficiency VIII be based upon
skillful aviation.
Humorously, but with an underlying
spirit Of seriousness. President Taft re-
echoed the statement OF the army expert.
He said ne was intensely interested In
tie mastery of the air, and In 30 many
words advocated Washington as the site
Of the greatest flying event the world has
ever known.
He said he knew the Aero Club of
America had already received six foreign
challenges. and that he believed no better
place could be found In the length and
breadth OF the land than College Park
TO fight out the supremacy Of the ozone.
Laughingly, he added that one OF his
rights and privileges under the constitu-
ton IS TO Increase the gate receipts. and
that if the Aero Club decided College
Park is the best place to hold the meet.
ne would attend. After his address, the
President held an informal reception. and
In a talk with Mayor Mahool. Of Balti-
more, promised TO grace an aviation meet
In the vicinity OF Washington and Balti-
moro with his presence.
The party proceeded from tie White
House TO the War Department. where
they inspected the army flying machine
models. From there they went TO the
Commercial Club for luncheon After
the midday meal six automobiles con
veyed the party toward College Park for
the official inspection Of that course.
Made Thorough Inspection.
Mr. Bishop had Waved the couse on
Sunday. in a flying visit from Baltimore
By automobile, but yesterday he made a
painstaking inspection-of the fields under
the guidance Of half a dozen army Off
GERS, wading almost knee deep in mud in
his walk over the huge mark
At the park Mr. Bishop kept silent. con-
tenting himself with brief comments on
several minor deficiencies in the field,
which the Washington enthusiasts as
sured him would be remedled II the Aero
Club decided upon the Washington -Balti-
more proposal
There are several bitches Of small I'M
portance in the course. and Mr.. Bishop
did not fail to point them out. but Chair
man Bell told him tersely such matters
were mere detail, and that Washington
and Baltimore would guarantee the flying
run would be perfect when the opening
day Of the meet arrives.
After the inspection the party went 10
the residence Of President r. ". Silves-
ter, Of Maryland Agricultural College.
where an informal tea was held Presi-
dent Sylvester made a chort address, in
which he offered the hospitality OF the
college in the event College Park Is
chosen.
i know what you want me to say
said Mr.. Bishop, in response, but II is
impossible for me 10 make any definite
statement at this time. 7 am pleased
with this course, and the proximity Of
Maryland Agricultural College and the
generous hospitality offered to-day will
ultimately help decide the question. That
is all I can say now thank you for
your consideration"