Evening star., 1928-06-13

had flown to the South to escort him
in, Capt Carranza few over the air.
dome at q low altitude at $40 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, went out over the
city for a short distance and then re-
turned for q landing three minutes
later.
AS his Ryan monoplane came to
earth the small but enthusiastic crowd
burst into cheers and applause. Capt
Carranza turned and headed for the
erandstand housing the official recep-
ton committee. AS his wheels came
up to the concrete line he brought the
plane to a stop and sat quiet for a
moment while the gasoline burned out
Of the lines and the. propeller turned
over at idling speed.
Unlike the spirit Of st. Louis" the
pilots cockpit of the Mexico Excel
sior,'' is located immediately behind the
engine. The cabin space Is filled with
huge gasoline tanks and only the upper
part OF the door for admission into the
passenger compartment OF standard
plane opened -
While waiting for the engine to die
down Capt, CarTanza, hatless and coat
less, mopped his brow and chewed gum
rather nervously. When the "Whirl-
wind" engine gave its last "chug" and
the propeller stopped. he swung him
self on top OF the tank behind MS
seat and about q foot below the cell
ing" OF the plane and slipped out of
the tiy opening that once was the
glass part Of the door.
Mai Howard c. Davidson, comman-
dant OF Boiling Field, was the first to
greet the pilot. Welcome" he said,
as he ciasped Carranza's hand. 1T was
terrible weather all along the line-the
air mail couldn't get Throughout did
fine"
Meets Notables.
Mai Davidson then led the young
pilot. attired in khaki shirt with uni
form breeches and leather boots, up
sador Teilez of Mexico and Sonora de
Teller. Undersecretary Of State Robert
r.. Olds, r. Trubee Dawson, Acting
Secretary Of War; William p. McCrack-
en-, tr., Assistant Secretary of Com
merce for Aeronautics; Edward P.
Warner. Assistant Secretary of the
Navy for Aviation; Maj. Gen. Charles
r. Summerall. chief of staff, and Maj.
Gen. James z. Fechet, chief Of the Air
Corps.
on the walk OF few feet between
the plane and the grandstand, Capt.
Carranza was greeted with loud cheers
and applause. The Ambassador stepped
forward, grasped the hand of the young
lone eagle" and welcomed him In his
native tongue. Maj. Davidson then
presented Mr.. Olds and the other well
coming officials.
10 a call, Carranza suddenly fed from
the ofiicial lineup which was posing
for photographers and leaped into the
arms Of a tall Mexicar--Lieut. Com1r.
Carlos Castillo Breton. who is taking
course Of naval aviation at the Naval
Air Station. Hampton Roads. They
claSped each other and virtually danced
about as photographers yelled, hold 1t.
hold It."
Mr. Olds. in the name of the Ameri-
can Government, then officially well
coined Capt. Carranza 10 the United
States: "Tt gives me the greatest pleas
ure on behalf Of the Government Of
the United States to extend TO you
most cordial welcome and the heartteSt
congratulations of the American people
on the successful completion OF your
brilliant and courageous flight in the
face OF very unfavorable conditions"
he said.
Tribute 10 Flyer.
your rare good judgement could
hardly have been better exemplified
than by your decision TO land en- route
when your goal was almost within your
grasp. rather than risk disaster to an
enterprise which has been made possi-
bic by the patriotic support OF the Mex
lean people. :.
I'VE welcome you as q distinguished
messenger Of goodwill from our great
sister republic to the south and assure
you that your brave act VIII bind even
more closely the ties OF friendship
which exist between u.s."
Before departing for the city In an
Army automobile. accompanied by AM
TelleE Capt Carranxa was as
sured by Mai Davidson that q crew OF
picked mechanics would comb the plane
for any irregularities and have it IN
perfect condition for It's next night,
which will be 10 New York.
The Army Band and q troop from
the Sd Cavalry at Fort Myer, gave added
color TO the welcoming exercises. The
Cavalry gave the young ofIicer salute
and the band played the Mexican and
national anthems on Capt. Carranxas
arrival and departure from the neld.
When informed OF Capt. Carranxas
arrival NJ bOlilhk flctn, FAs@lASht N~~.
idge sent the following message 10 Presi~
dent Gales Of Mexico: II am happy 10
assure your excellency OF my hearty
felicitations upon the completion OF
Capt. Cnrranza's night from Mexico
City 10 Washington The splendid
courage. extraordinary flying ability and
rare good Judgment displayed by Capt.
Carraflza under the most trying weather
conditions command the highest hdfni-'
ration OF the American people. II Is
INV sincere hope that this notable 0c-
casion may bind still closer the citizens
of the United States and Mexico"
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