New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-13

OF which aircraft flown from land
bases bombed and sank, one after the
other, submarine, destroyer, light
cruiser and dreadnought, the most
modern examples of warship construc-
tion.
In the fall the conference on the
limitation OF armament was held in
Washington, and it is asserted that
the bombing tests cleared the way.
more than any other single event, for
possible solution of the international
competition in capital ship construc-
ton. For the 1000 pound INT bomb
which crushed in the steel walls of the
( Ostfr1esiand was, as the army chief
of ordnance remarked at the moment,
"heard around the world"
! Commercial aviation. struggling for
nearly three years without assistance
Of national policy, found an intelli-
gent and sympathetic friend in the
Harding Administration. The Presi-
dent in his inaugural address urged
the early enactment Of an aerial code
and the consistent encouragement of
civilian flying. In consequence there
was drafted a bill regulating the op-
Grafton of aircraft in interstate and
foreign commerce, and establishing a
bureau of civilian aeronautics in the
Department of Commerce. This bill,
introduced by Senator Wadsworth
passed the Senate, and is now before
the House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce.
Aeronautical Chamber
Fills Long-Felt Want
Possibly the most definite proof OF
growth in interest in commercial avia-
ton was the establishment, late in the
year, Of the Aeronautical Chamber of
Commerce of America. The need for
such an organization had long been
felt. With definite assurance that an
aerial code would shortly be estab-
lished, manufacturers of heavier and
lighter than air craft, motors, parts,
> accessories, materials and supplies;
dealers, distributors, operators and
owners; associations, corporations,
| firms and individuals engaged in the
commercial phases of the art, decided
to equip themselves with a national
organization of the type which had
proved so useful in the development
of other American industries.
The Aeronautical Chamber of Com
merce was incorporated under the laws
Of the State of New York, "to foster,
advance, promulgate and promote"
aeronautics, and generally, to do
every act. and thing which may be
necessary and proper for the advance
ment" of American aviation. Formal
organization was announced on De-
cember 81, 1921, with a charter mem
bership of 100. To date the member
ship has increased to ITO, including
such pioneers as Orville Wright and
Glenn H. Curtiss, and embracing prac-
tically every important aircraft manu-
featuring unit in the United States.
Commercial aircraft in 1921, definite
ly began demonstration of practical
utility. The business man who, in
1919, was merely curious, and In 1920
was interested, became convinced in
1921 that aerial transportation was no
longer fancy but fact. More miles
were flown, more paid passengers
booked and more package freight and
goods carried.
Speed Is Most Valuable
Service Aircraft Provides
The most valuable service which air.
craft provide is speed. Contoined
with this Is their unique ability to
operate Independently on land or
water, dominating both in time Of war,
and capable of adaptation in time OF
peace to a multitude Of novel uses lin
tied only by ingenuity and commercial
and industrial needs.
The following visualizes the service
Of the airplane and airships
NATIONAL
National defense tArmy. Navy. Marine
Corps).
Air mail.
Forest patrol
Coast guard
Customs ana revenue service.
Agricultural survey.
Coast and geodetfc survey.
Scientific observation.
Warning and relief IN disaster
CIVIC
City planning.
Road and building construction.
Rail and water terminal problems.
Fire and police coming.
Park improvement.
COMMERCIAL
Passenger service.
Freight transportation.
Messenger service in banking.
Surveying.
Engineering.
Collection and dissemination OF news
Advertising and publicity.
Sport and pleasure
Computing.
Commerce Demands Speed; Flying
Is the Answer" is the timely and
original trade phrase being urged by
the operators. "Less Waste More
Speed" is the reply which Commerce
makes, through Samuel NJ. FELTON,,
president of the Chicago Great West
ern Railroad, and during the war Di-