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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-04

nj siquiera Sc dieron c1enta del
religro.
Con la celebridad del rayo cundio
la noticia de este choque y desde
luego Sc enviaron auxilios para los
heridos v Sc emprendieron algunas
obras de salvamento. Los c~adaveres
destrozados de nuestros ~Gesventura-
dos compatriotas, fueron recogldos
Dor los mismps empleados de la Com
pania V todos aquellos que Uuvleron
fueron entregados a sus deu-
dos V los; que no, recibieron scrul-
tura Dor cuenta de la cmpresa DON
de p~restaban u servicios. Ell de-
sastre cause honda impression entire
! todos los habitantes de Bayard, quie-
mes lamentaron 10 ocurrido especial
mente la escasa colonia mexleaaa
aoui ~residente, pues la mayor parte
de las victimas fueron genie de Ia
que la formaba.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-04
En- $500 FUE yENDiDA UNA b.
BIBLIA DE 1885
Viene de IA S2.)

fue adjc licada.al miSmo poster, que
rcg6 por Ella $500.
If. Rosenbach page S475 por una
collection de cartaS AUTOGRAPHS de Sa-
mlel : Clemens, Mark Twainl, en-
Is y 81 celebre humoriSta relata
? eunss de sus aventuras mas criti-
cas-.
Por Ia primera edicion del Move
limo. por S. Massuccio, qae es I'M
raro eiemplar de los primeros item.
EOS de Ia imprenta, pues su edici6n
eta fechada en- 1888, page Mr.. c.
Baker ia suma de S1.100 en- la ven
u que Sc etectuo por Ia tarde, sien-
DO esta obra Ia que Sc remato en- IN
u-ecio mayor en- esa venta. E
n,ismo postor page $1,000 por ur
diccionario de mitologia del ano de
1IT2. que Sc dice ser ei trabajc de
uno de los impresores que trabaja'
ban cor Gutenberg.
Por tres ejemplares correspon.
dieates a las tres primeras edicio'
mes de las "Aventuras de Robin
son Ccusee", Sc pagaron 1895 J
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-04
cOMPRO BONOS DE LA LIBER,
TAD CON Ell LEGADO QUE LIE
HICIER ASH HERMANO.
{Viene de La SAY

nero en- comprar bonos. Y que puesto
Tue 81 lie habia dejado esa cantidad
yorque la guerra mucho ella tambien
Ia empleaba en- 10 que lie habria "a
gradado mas a su hermano 81 vivie-
"a.
Hace cuatro amos Jack tonic una
r6liza de vida por $500 Y designo
= 81 hermanita Helen como benefit
ciaria. Cuando Sc declare la guerra,
Ell joven acudio al llamado de su pals,
enlistandose en- uno de los Cuerpos
de Aviacion. Jack iba a ser nombra-
do va Teniente, cuando debido a IN
accidente, su aeroplano Sc vino a
bajo. precisamente dos dias antes de
Ia Navidad, Y el joven perecio de re-
sultas de esa caida.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-04
Nieto saldra de Ia
Sria.. de Hacienda
(Yiene de Ia 1a.)

q ouien Carranza ha elegido para que
Sc encargue de Ia Secretaria de Ha-
cienda.
Cabrera, al aceptar ell nombra-
miento que lie fue ofrecido por ell Je-
fe del Executive, pidio a este que re-
tuviera a Nieto en- la dicha Secreta-
ria hasta que regrese el de Sud-Ame-
RIGA. amenazandolo con no aceptar
ell cargo 81 Sc nombra Subsecretario
q persona que fuera enemiga de el
0 bien que no concara con 81 abso-
luta confianza.
Sc cree que mas bien el sustituto
de Nieto sera nombrado por Cabre-
IA, al regresar a Mexico Y hacerse
cargo de la Secretaria de Hacienda
Y Credito Publico.
Diez mil vendedores ambulantes
Personals que han llegado an los
Gltimos vapores procedentes dc Me-
xico. dicen que la situaci6n en- aquel
pals es cada dia mas grave, a pc
sar de TODD cuanto en- contrario sc
asegure. Refieren que para darse
cuenta de la Seriedad de Ia %situaci6n
solo en- Ia capital de Ia Republica,
bastard conocer ell hecho de que en-
'dicha canital mas de dieZ mil per
sonas estan riviendo como vendedo-
res ~ambu!antcs, pero que todas elias
Sc dedican mas a IL carload que al
concrete, pues que con unas cua1tas
baratijas de escaso valor, recorren
.odas las casas de ia ciudad solici-
.ando que Sc les compren a cualQuier
Drecio. m~anifestando Que necesitan
,yuda pecuniaria pues durante mt
hos dias han sufrido hambres.
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(Viene de Ia lay

-iTodos ellos son propagandls'
tas germanos?
No, seguramente no. Hay algu-
nos que tienen tanto de alemanes'
no obstante qae nacieron en- Alema-
MIA, como listed o como 20. Sin du-
da que de estos no hay NADIA que
temer; pero en- Gambia, los osros,
los oue han legado a asos palses
con ia mission de crear dificultadeS
q los aliados, esos 81 son ~peligrosos.
Ell candidate Lopez Gutierrez. 9.
-;Y ell presidente de Honduras
cs gernlanofilo?
Ell actual p%residente de liondu-
ras no ha demostrado suS ideas So
hre este particular, oero 81 pudiera
interpretarse que es germanofilo
nor la designation que ma hecho del
flturo presidente de Honduras ell
senior general Rafael Lopez Cutie
rrez. Este senior es germanotllo y
p%ersigue, como ell presidente actual,
Ia union centro-americana.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-04
La Union Centre americana

y como hizo la designation el
presidente actual, senior Bertrand?
ell candidate. va sabe listed que en-
nuestros paises, cuando ell presiden-
tie no Sc queda en- ell poder, Sc que
da ell que el designa.
-iY 81 hay una r%eyolucion?
-Demostrando sus impatias por
Solo en- este case nc ocurre 10
que lie digo, naturalmente. Ash es Ell
general Lopez Gutierrez subira a la
presidential de la republica, pues no
hay temores de que estalle una re-
volucion en- ell pals que ests gozan-
do de una paz absolute.
La opinion americana.
-;Y es verdad que Ia idea de
unir a todas los paises de Centric
America fernando una %confedera-
ci6n, tiene miras german6fiias? Ash
10 han asegurado algunos peri6dicos
americanos ultimamente.
No es verdad. Pudiera ocurrlr
que personalmente tuvieran esa idea
algunos de los d~iplomaticos one pre-
tenden tai union; pero en- general
la idea no es germanofila,
-:Y cree listed en- que Sc !ogre
tai union?
-Nuncs mientras vivn algunoS.
de los actuales jefes de Estado. Sin
embargo, ell hecho de que Guatemala
haya perdido Ia Influenza Que te-
MIA sobre las otras cuatro rephbli-
cas-, puede originar un .nejor enten-
dimiento.
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UNA SOLJCION A LA ESCASEZ
DE ALG0DON ABSORBENTE
Viene de la Pag. Sal

grasa que 81 algod6n ha absorbido en-
SD contacto con Ia herida Y que pa
rece cubrirlo. Para privarlo de ella
Sc hierve en- una seduction de soda.
Luego Sc coloca en- IN aparato de
aspas giratorias. como las que Sc
usan en- las maquinas de lavar, Y
lavado bien V secado Sc devuelve al
algod6n la blancura original e. un
bano de h~ipoclorito de cal A este
siguen repetidos lavados en- solucio-
mes esterilizadoras, hasta que al fin
Sc SEGA ell algod6n, habiendole resta-
hlecido todas sus propiedades origi-
males.
Sc afirma que por este proceso Ell
ejercito frances puede ahorrar &C
tualmente IN million de dolares anua-
les en- Ell consume de algodon abSor-
Dente.
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IA QUESTION DEL Pan SIGUE
PREOCUPANDO AL GOBIERNO
Viene dc Ia LAD

que pueda llevar al gobierno a poner
N practica 10 que tiene pensado.
Por 10 que hace al problema de Ia
rgricultura, intinlamente ligado con
q de Ia alimentaci6n. el Senador La
bra sigue insistiendo en- que el GO
5ierno deberia dictar una ley median-
e la cual Sc e~xceptle de toda cla-
Sc de impuestos a las empresas agri-
colas. debiendo quedar en- vigor esta
franquicia durante TODD Ell tr%anscurso
de la guerra. cuando menos.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-04
NUEyA REVIsTA lLUSTRADA.

Sali6 va a luz e! segundo numcro
de una revista ilustrada que SC publ
ca en- Laredo, con ell nombre de Niue
va Era; estando editada v dirigida
DOR los senores Juan P. Bazaldua y
R. T. .Arrezola Quijano. Ell peri6dico
est5 bien presentado, por 10 que le
auguramos larga vida.
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DE VlAJE.

Anoche sali6 de esta ciudad con
rumbo . la de Eagle Pass, Texas, ell
senior Guillermo Seguia, Consul de
Mexico en- San Antonio.
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Cuando n~ecesite listed lbros en- Es-
panol dirijase a l. Liberia de lg.
nacio Lozan0. 11s n. Santa Rosa Av,

por la primera edicion de "Merlin.
el Encantador," hecha en- Francia
en- 149s, page Mr.. George D. Smith
$3.50.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-04
Mexico 70 eS germaESEil0
(Vieue dc In LAD

hacen campana, poique q
ha deiado a la prensa en- completa IL
bertad. Cuando algunos de esos Pc
ri6dicos han demostrado demasiada
,asi5n. el gobierno los ha invitado a
oue asuman una actitud ma; ~prudente
serena, V los ~periodicos han aten-
dido esa invitacion.
'Mexico-continuo el senior ANA
va-es neutral en- e. conflicto que
rrero. No puede, pueS, ponerse de
3arte de unos o de otros. Ell 60
bieyno desde I'M principle declare una
p~olitica de cstricta ~neutralidad, Y esa
oolitica la m~anteadra, a pesar de to-
10. No habra poder que haga Sallr
4 Mexico de la actitud que ha ven!do
observando. 70 conoZco perfect2-
mente al Presidente y Sc que es TODD
IN caracter. Que cuando Sc ha ira
zado determinada Inca de conducta,
Dor ella ha de ir 4 pasar de todas las
dificultades qpe Sc lie presenter. Ell
ha dieho que Mexico seri nutral en-
la guerra europea, Y yo le aseguro a
,steG. con Fundamental, que NADIA lie
hara zanzibar de actitud. Este 10 di-
ie va q uncs funcionarios con ouie-
mes converse al cruZar la frontera Y
7uienes tenian la creencia de que ell
roDierno del pals apoyaba Ia propa-
-anda alemana. NJ german0filo nj
aliad6filo-les dije-Neutral, rerda-
dero neutral. Y esta declaration mia
'os dejo ampliamente satisfechos.
Mira excelente de Ia situecion
politica.
De "a situaci6n politica interior,
que nos dice?
-iQue es cxcelentc,
-:Y las sublevaciones que han o.
.urrido V siguen ocurriendo?
ESQ no tiene importancia.
-iComo,.....
e, gobierno tiene fuerza sufi-
.iente para destruir a todos los que
Sc sublevan. Esta probable que ha
,cabado con cuantos individuos Sc
han levantado en- armas, d~esconocien-
dolo.
-:Y Caballero?
-Caballero esti hscho pedaZos.
Nc crey0 en- Ia fuerza del gobierno
hasta que Ia sinti0 so5re e.. Ahora
Sc encuentra en- la sierra, rodeado por
n circulo de fuego, del que no po-
dra salir.
DE manera que no hara NADIA
contra e. gobierno?
Nj ahora nj nunca, No le que
a ma; remedio que rendirse o pere-
.er. con solo los ciento veinticinco
.oabres que 10 acompanan, de ham
]ra V de sed!
Don Manuel hab!aba 0 energia,
!ue aumento al referirse' "a labor
le los ''reaccionarios'.
Mas. que hacer ~declaraciones
sobre la situacion de Mexico, he lie
deer que una muy fuerte impression
he recibido. al llegar a "a frontera.
al darme cuenta personalmente de
Iuc los 'reaccionarios', enemigos ju-
ADDS de nuestro gobierno, estan ira
5aianGo aceivamente en- contra nues-
ira.
Al llegar a este punto don Manuel
interrumpi0 Ia conversation.
Me voy-nos dijo-tengo asun-
'os urgentes que arreglar.
Una pregunta mas: "A que ha
:enido a San Antonio?
Al arreglo de asuntos particula-
res
Y don Manuel Sc alejo rapido, res
plandeciente como un sol que disipa-
pa Ia bruma que cubria a Ia ciudad.
llevandc aStros de primera magnitud
en- los dedos de la mano izquierda V
en- 81 nude de Ia corbata de soda fl
1!SIma- $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-21
BRITISH IMPLICIT
LOSSES OF 5 TO |

LONDON. June 2 "A high British
army officer, interviewed last night
by Reucer's CD respondent with the
British army in Italy, expressed him
self satisfied in every way with the
result of the Hungarian at
tack against the British forces. He
said:
The enemy has practically lost FIVE
men to our one and we have captured
! four guns. Our airmen on the Piave
smashed the seven bridges and fired
$4,000 rounds at low altitude"
Reuters correspondent says that
Austrian troops who have had their
detectives on the British front the
ange of hills, including Gina de Fonte,
Pau Caveletto, were much dlscomfit-
ed before reaching the British wire
entanglements. In front of the Ce-
suna positions the Austrians suffered
heavily from the British machine gun
fire and they were caught also by their
own artillery, which fired short.
The Austro-Hungarian casualties.
the correspondent says, are being reck-
oned in thousands, while those of the
British are very light. Besides re-
establishing their line, the British pa
trolls again are pushing out into no
mans land.
London newspapers consider the Of
fensive one OF the most desperate
chances yet taken by the enemy. It's
failure, it is believed, will be fatal to
Austria, and heavy blow to Ger
man prestige. Hence, the battle is
considered by political observers as
being even more critical for Austria
than for Italy, as it is contended de-
feat will probably goad the various
nationafities of the Dual Monarchy
to desperation.
Stories continue to reach Holland
from Austria telling of the serious
ness of the political crisis owing to
the refusal of the Polish party to sup
port the government They also men
ton rioting at many places in the
Dual Monarcy, as the result of an
increase of anti-German feeling and
shortage of food.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-21
STYLE EXPERT FIXES
FASHIONS FOR SPRING

WASHINGTON June 21.-Neces-
sity for war time conservation of
wool and leather will be further re-
Elected in civilion footwear and mems
clothing for next spring.
Restrictions on manusa rlrs1s, an
nounced today by the War Industries
r>oard, are expected To effect a sub
stantial saving of leather and cloth,
so necessary for the nations ever in
creasing fighting forces. Both yuan
tity and styles will be affected
The height of wocer's shoes is to
be reduced to a mt<,rum of eight
inches from heel to top, with the same
maximum for spats.
All shoes, both leather and fabric,
will be restricted to black, white and
two colors of TAM Patent leather be
black only.
Shoe manufacturers may not for
the next six months, introduce, pur-
chase Or use any new style lasts.
Manufacturers are especially urged
to encourage the sale of low shoes, to
reduce the number of boot samples
for women and to cooperate with re-
tailers and wholesalers to restrict the
return of merchandise.
Marked changes are prescribed for
mems clothing. Sack coats will be
shorter, with a maximum length of
30 inches for SO sizes and 1-2 inches
added for longs"
Double breasted overcoats will be
eliminated and the length OF topcoats
will be a minimum of 40 inches for
SO sizes and inches to be added for
"longsEt
Only three outside pockets will be
allowed in sack coats and facings will
not exceed 4 IL inches.
Side and back straps and "cuffs" of
trousers are to be eliminated, and no
reinforcement of trousers can be made
whit wool cloth.
Not more than two models of sack
suits are to be put out.
The maximum length of raincoats
is fixed at forty-eight inches, while
the maximum width of collars will be
three and one-half inches. Ali dou-
BILE coats, with detachable Innings for
civilian use, are to be eliminated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-21
Heal Skin Diseases

It is unnecessary for you to suffer with
eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes and
similar skin troubles. A little zemo,
obtained at any drug store for S5c, or
S1.OO for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. It cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating, dis.
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy. IS
easily applied and costs little. Get It
today and save all further distress. 6
q The E. w. Rose Co.. Cleveland. O.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-06-21
TEMPERATE DRYS
ANXIOUS TO DEFER
ACTION ON LIQUOR
TO PREVENT LEGISLATIVE TIE.UP
NOW, WILL PROMISE VOTE ON
DRASTIC BARKLEY BILL AT
NEXT SESSION OF CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, June 21--If Con
.gress can shake" the prohibition and
the woman suffrage questions now
sticking to the Senate, tired represen-
tatives and senators will get a rest IN
til the revenue bill is ready for con-
sideration. But at this time the pros
poets for getting rid of the prohibition
lists or the suffragists are slim.
Nothing short of bone dry meas
ure will be acceptable to us" the pro-
hibitionists insist.
pass our amendment resolution and
you may go home" the suffragists
demand.
The cleyerest mauipulators cs tire
two houses will put their heads to-
gether to consider ways Of escape
Fear of prohibition and woman suf-
frage back-fre campaigns in their
states is making congressman nerv-
Gus, and they hope for compromises
Prohibition leaders, in whom the
clamoring drys have absolute confie-
dence will confer within the next few
days to see if some plan cannot be de-
vised to steer the Senate by the pro-
posed anti-liquor riders to the food
survey bill.
The promise of a vote ON the Bark
ley bill during the next session
Congress might satisfy the prohibit
ton workers. If that cannot be ar
ranged, then compromise amendments
will be offered.
The suffragists the eager for vic
tory but far behind it. They need a
few more votes and know not where tc
turn for them.
The hearings before the Ways and
Means Committee close this week, and
a revenue bill to bring in approx
mately $8,0OO,O0O,OOO will be framed
and introduced
Leaders of Congress are trying hard
to find a way out of the Prohibition
wilderness the House precipitated by
adopting the Randall amendment to
the food survey bill They are like
a man holding a vicious dog by the
ears-afraid to turn him loose. Many
prohibitionist in Congress would like
to punish Randall for forcing the anti
liquor issue at this time
Twice TIE president has gone to the
rescue of troubled congressman and
extricated them from a prohibition
muddle. but he is not inclined to help
them further. He has stated his po-
sition, and will stand by and look on
while the contest RACES. He opposes
all amendments that will delay war
legislation, or put the country on a
whisky basis, but will not interfere
in straight out prohibition fight
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-26
Allies Continue Their Advances All Along the Line
British Gain Near Valencennes and Americans Gain
East and West of the Meuse
ITALIANS ON NORTEIE RN FRONT START
AN OFFENSIVE AGAINST THE AUSTRIANS
German Newspapers Not Satisfied with Presidents
Latest Note but Believe it is Step Nearer Peace
Prices Advance on Berlin Stock Exchange

AS the Allies in Belgium and France continue sue
cessfuy to storm the stubbonly defended German lines
the Italians the northern front have begun an offensive
against the Austrians The British have been smashing
their way eastward between Valencennes and Lequesnoy
while further south the French are forcing the enemy
from pocket between the Disc and Serre rivers The
Americans have made further gains and west of the
Meuse.
The Turkish minister to Switzerland, says Berne
despatch to the London Daily Mail has handed the British
and French ministers to that country offer of peace
virtually amounting to surrender
despatch from Zurich says that Prince Frederick
Lobkofz and Baron Nadenhy representing the strong
est antGeran tendencies at Vienna have left the Aus
TRAN capital charged with message concerning which
no details given out. This information is published
IN a Vienna paper.
An Amsterdam despatch says that although the Ger
man newspapers not satisfied with the Presidents
Latest note many of them declare it progress to-
wards peace This feeling also reflected the Ber
lin stock exchange in their operations Friday there
notable advance in prices.
French troops in Flanders have crossed the Lys Canal
and captured the Deynze Courtrai road between Pete
CHEM and Olsen front of about three miles
The German office has announced, according to
despatch received in London that the enemy destruction
Of places in the lowands Of the Sched is continuing that
the British artillery have been sheng Tourna and the
fight of the population is increasing From the
information that the Allies have continued
their attacks in the Morava valley in Serbia.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-26
"NO BUYING
FROM AMERICA
That Will Be Germany's Policy After
the War

Amsterdam, Sept. 20, (Correspon-
dence of The Associated Press)-
"No buying from America if it can
possibly be avoided" must be the
German Watch-word after the war, is
the assertion of the Renish Westphal-
ian Gazette, an important German in
dustriaI organ. The reason given by
the paper is that, before the war, the
balance Of trade between the United
States and Germany was against Ger
many 20 the extent of nearly 1,00O,-
100000 marks year. Germany i'm
ported from the United States goods
to the value of 100000 marks.
Dividends on German holdings of
American securities, in addition, he'll
ped to pay the bill for goods bought
in America.
"How could we possibly meet a
still further increased debit balance" !"
asks the paper in despair. 'cWe had
to realize cur American securities to
paw for raw materials while the Unit
ed States was still neutral, to meet
demurraga on our ships held in Am
erican ports"
The conclusion seems inevitable to
the Gazette that Germany must so
curtail her cotton and copper imports
from the United States that they do
not exceed, OF only slightly exceed,
her own exports of fertilizers, dyes,
chemicals, etc. The rest of Ger
many's erstwhile imports from Am
erica, it says, can and must, be strick-
en- off the list.
"Our imports of American agricul-
tural machinery must cease" says the
writer. The openings offered in Rus
sia, Rumania and the Balkans are so
great shat we must push our own ma
chinery there with all our might"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-26
TELEGRAPHERS WANTED
Government Wants 720 for Service
in France

Boston, Oct. 26-The Signal Corps
of the Army desires for service in
France with the American Expedi-
tionary Forces, prior to June 80, 1919,
720 bonus Morse telegraph operators.
1t is contemplated to send these op-
orators overseas at an average rate
of about 100 month.
Qualified operators will be induct-
cd or enlisted into the service in
tho grade of Private, subsequent pro-
motions being entirely dependent up
on the ability shown by the individ-
ual. Opportunities for rapid ad-
vancement are excellent.
All interested bonus Morse telc-
graph operators are requested to
communicate with the Department
Signal OGcer, Headquarters North
eastern Department, 90 Chauncy St.,
Boston, Mass, outlining their expert
cncc, and submitting complete in
formation relative to their status in
the draft, including their serial and
order numbers, classifcations, and
name and location of local board
having jurisdiction.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-26
THE GROWTH OF
THE AIR PLANE
Reach an Altitude of $4,000 Feet and
Travel 100 Miles an Hour

London, Sept. 80, Correspondence
of The Associated Press)-No other
development in human history has
shown so remarkable results as has
flying in the last ten years, says Lord
Montagu ofBeaulieu, British scien-
tist and aviation expert.
"When the Wright Brothers visit
ed Europe ten years ago." he said,
"the airplane engines were of "a
horse power. Today they are 750-
horse power in some cases, and the
airplane's carrying capacity has in
creased from about 126 pounds to
three and OF e-half tons.
"Ten thousand feet was then the
highest flight. Today we are going
10000. Ard while forty miles an
hour was then the highest speed, to-
day we a-e approaching 100.
"The British army in France began
with only 36 planes. / may not give
the number today, be it is huge"
Long fights to and from America,
for instancc-would be possible after
the war, Lcrd Montagu said, adding
that he himself hoped some day to
fly to India. For long-distance flying,
however, he continued, it would be
necessary to evolve a silent engine,
for the public would not be willing to
take lengthy trips in noisy airplanes.