Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
British Army Council Forms Air
Battalion.
JOY AMONG SUFFRAGETTES
0ubilant Over Success of the Recent
Procession in London.
OPINIONS OF MISS PANKHURsT
Believes Militant Tactics Often
Prove DISTINGUISHING of
Queen Alexandria
srecisl Cshlesrsm TO The Star.

Grecisl Cshlesrsm 10 The Star
LONDON, July S-With the slowness
that Is characteristic of everything and
every body here the British army council
has at last realized that in future war
aerial scouts are bound to become a very
Important factor, and regulations for the
organization and employment of a new
air battalion recently raised at Alder
shot have at last been issued
The army council regards the new unit
as one of the most valuable means Of
obtaining information al the disposal of
the commander of an army. II will not
however. replace other means Of ecquir-
Ing information. such AZ cavalry and
agents. but viii he used in conjunction
with such services. The air battalion is
to be so distributed that the units may
not only be placed in the best position to
obtain information. but 10 cooperate with
the other arms, and especially with the
cavalry. In this all-important service
The manner in which reconnaissance is
to be carried ont Is TO be left generally
TO the dissertation of those who will ac-
tEally undertake the duty. II is consider
ed that there is less risk from positions
behind rather than in front or on the
nank OF the enemy when seeking in
formation. as the enemy's disposition
probably will have been made with a view
10 concealment frcm observation from
the front and TANKS rather than from
the rear. while for fear OF damaging his
own troops he may hesitate to fire on yes
sells sailing over the rear of his columns.
vessels also. when so placed may escape
IRE through being mistaken for friend
~ aircraft.
Can Be Seen 5000 Feet Up.
The presence of troops. If in the open,
can be observed in clear weather at an
altitude of 5000 to 5000 feet, within
radius of four TO six miles from the
aeroplane or drieibie. When nearer the
earth objects will be rather more easily
distinguished. but are shorter time in
view. and the area is restricted.
Dirigibes. II is stated will be exposed
TO considerable danger from artillery fire
When lower than 800 feet or within a
range of 5000 yards. and from rifle or
machine gun fire when at a height OF
less than $500 feet or at ranges under
1000 yards. Against aeroplanes it is
thought that the fire of field artillery
will rarely he effective at $500 feet or
at range of 1000 yards and upward,
while reasonable security from the fire
or small arms may he expected when
800, feet from the earth or at ranges
of 2hO' yards and over. High speed.
movements in curves and frequent
changes Of direction and elevation are
suggested as a means TO reduce the prob
ability of being shot. Concealment In the
clouds, if possible. when approaching the
enemy is also another useful hint
For transmission OF intelligence from
dirigibles wireless biography. signaling
or carrier pigeons can be used.
As might be expected. the English
sunrasettes are jubilant over the sue
cess of their monster procession
through the streets of London few
weeks ago, which created very strong
impression, and emphasized the fact
that public feeling toward the move
ment has undergone a vast change dur
Ing the last Year.
Your correspondent asked Miss Chris
label Panknurst, one OF the leaders of
the movement, whether the suffragists
ever intended to Iesume their former
militant tactics. which. according to
many, have done great harm to the
cause
Not Fond of Rough Housing"
1T all depends on circumstances" she
replied. We are rot particularly fond
ourselves OF making what Americans
call rough house. but we surely do
not wish any one to think for a moment
that there Is any weakening of our
militant spirit. We are strong believ-
els in its usefulness under certain con-
ditions and We still ale prepared to
Wnere 1t is necessary.
The eyeLts OF the last few weeks
have Impressed on the minds of the
people of England that representatives
of every political shade of opinion are
in favor of our movement. which is un-
doubtediy the most popular political
movement OF the day.
The task Immediately to engage our
attention now is to increase the
strength of our organization ;.Nd to pay
particular attention TO our constitu-
busiest months. In London we shall
hold meetings at the pavilion. Picadilly
Circus. every Monday afternoon. When
tie autumn comes we shall invade
every parliamentary constituency. We
feel we are going TO win, and that the
Cancellation bill will soon go through
When Alfred Vanderbilt some seasons
AGO began 10 run his now famous coaches
between London and Brighton he prob
ably did not imagine that these trips
revealed 10 number of Londoners the
wonderful beauty Of the country oetWeen
this city and the south coast of Eng
land. and that, result. coaching
would reach a popularity which former
generations, who merely used the stage
coaches because there was no other way
OF travelling, had never dreamed or
Coaching Company Formed.
Still this is really SO. More coaches
soon will be travelling along English
ROADS IMAM ever betOIe, IOT toHiPdHS
has been formed which is even now
building motor coaches that within a
week or two will be making daily trips
between Piccadilly Circus, Dover. Brigh-
ton and other well known seaside resorts.
The coaches arc 10 be delight to the
eye. They will be built on the lines OF
the old stage coaches. but IL is intended
that they shall be eminently unitarian.
II will he part of the scheme OF the
company TO place its facilities at the
disposal Of the post Office for parcel
carrying purposes. and also to devote ~
per cent Of its profits, in return for GER
tain facilities. to the towns through
which the coaches pass The usefulness
OF the scheme has been amply proved
in the case OF the motor service linking
UP the seaside resorts of Thanet and
Weymouth.
Ii is stated. however that the project
may not end with the stage motor coach
es The canals in course OF time VIII
be utilized TO "A much greater extent FOR
passenger traffic. and there are signs
that the motor-driven craft may soon be
as familiar sight on our great water
ways as the motor omnibus Is at present
in the streets OF London.
Queen Alexandra. the beautiful and
gifted consort of the late Edward VII.
now has virtually passed from the stage.
and will never again be reckoned power
among the European royalties.
Drop Queen Mother.
In hailing the new Engish-born queen
English society hurriedly dropped the queen
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