Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
ECKENER ABANDONS
FLIGHT Of ZEPPELIN
INTO MIDDLE WEST
Commander of German Diri-
qibIe Declares Weather Con-
ditionS Are UnfavorabIe.
ANXIOUS TO BEGIN TRIP
BACK ACROSS ATLANTIC
Regrets Disappointing People, but
Hopes to Make Visit on Return
Journey to United States.
Nv the Associated Press.


BY the Associated Press.
LAKEHURST, N. j., october 26.-Dr
Hugo Eckener, commander of the trans
atlantic dirigible Graf Zeppelin, today
abandoned his plans for a fight to the
Middle West before returning to Ger
many. Cancellation of the trip was an
nounced after numerous postponements
caused by unfavorable weather either
at Lakehurst or along the proposed
route of fight.
I'VE are preparing to show that re-
peated Atlantic crossings can be made
at short intervals, and to that end I
prefer not to prolong my stay in this
hospitable country for more than about
two weeks at the present time.
Hopes for Later Visit.
SCI therefore reluctantly reached the
conclusion that it will be advisable not
to make the Midwestern trip which
we had planned and which has had
to be twice postponed, the first time
primarily on account OF CLOUDY ana
rainy weather, unfavorable for Slghtsee-
ing and subsequently because the
strength and direction of the wind made
it temporarily impracticable to remove
the ship from the hangar.
"I bitterly regret the failure to show
the Graf Zeppelin to the people of the
Midwestern cities, which have displayed
such an enthusiasm for the ship and
her fight. Our visit to the interior
of the United States is postponed, but
not abandoned.
"We shall look forward to making it
when our ship has been proven by
another round trip over the Atlantic"
DR.. Eckener issued statement say
ing he would 'look forward to making
the western fight after our ship has
been proven by another round trip over
the Atlantic"
Ocean Flight Object.
"The primary object of the flight of
the Graf Zeppelin to America" he SAID,
sshag been to give demonstration that
modern rigid airships can be operated
across the North Atlantic and on other
oceanic passages with safety and ren-
ability.
saTo accomplish that object consider
it essential that the return 70 auEope
be made without unreasonable delay.
Mavor william Hale Thompson OF
Chicago: -. -
II regret exceedingly that by this de.
cision I must disappoint the citlzens o.
"a many of our splendid cities IN the
Midwest. However, it is our primary
task tn complete the round trip OF the
Graf ZeDDelin between Europe and the
TTnitec States, and / hope TO be able 10
visit the Midwest upon the next nlgne
of the Graf Zeppelin to American. PieaSe
transmit to the citizens OF Cnicago our
heartfelt greetings OF appreciation OF
their deep interest in the success OF the
Graf Zeppelin.
Weather Continues UnfavOrabIe.
Continued unfavorable weather re-
norts and an 18-mile croSs-flangar Wlno
at the field caused DR.. Eckener to can
eel the proposed fight.
The Zeppelin's commander is anxious
to start the return trip to Germany
before the weather becomes more Sc
we're. One woman and i've men nave
heen selected to fill, the vacant places
on the passenger list for the return
tourney. Fourteen passengers on the
fiirht to this country will make the re-
turn trip. When he left Germany, DR..
Tckener only expected to stay in the
united States IA days, which period
of time expires Monday afternoon.
List of Extra Passengers.
The six extra passengers five of them
Americans, who are making the return
"a n Mrs. Clara Adams of Tannersville.
Pa. wife of George L. Adams, retired
cannery magnate.
Richard j. Burke of Big Bear Lake
Calf. brother -in-law of Cornelius Van
6ertiIt. who is flying here from the
Pacific Coast to be in time for the take
Donald M. Castro of Columbus Ohio,
joseph b. Jessel, vice president of
Ullman Jessel Co., New York dress
goods house.
paul M. Marko of the Mark Storage
Battery Co. of Brooklyn.
Allen Miller, British wartime flyer
and director of Almedia Accommodations
Ltd, of London.
Meals for Trip.
The five daily meals planned for the
messengers on the Midwest trip fol'
low. -. ao,.ou
Breakfast-Orange juice, corn hakes
scrambled eggs, broiled Virginia ham
coffee or tea and roll.
At 10 a.m.-Consomnle and smaI
sandwiches.
ling, fresh vegetables, chlttonaoe salau
fruit tart and coffee.
At pnn.-Tce cream, French pastry
and coffee or tea.
Dinner cat 6 o'clock )-Brioche o.
caviar, cold turkey, tongue en- aspic
potato salad and assorted cheeses.