Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-09

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gotten.
So famous is the Question Mark now
that there is barely room for the enter
ing of a new record. The names o.
the cities, where the plane has scored
aviation triumphs already stair-step ul
the sides of the fuselage from bottom
to the top cowling. They are Paris
Rome, Athens, Alep. Karachi, Calcutta
Hanor, Shanghai, Karbine, Paris
Azores, Paris. To these must be addet
Paris, New York, Dallas.
Cargo Records Visible.
Farther art on the fuselage is an en-
try of the planes record flights, among
them the worlds closed course distance
record, the worlds record for distance
with 500 kilogram load, the record for
endurance with the same load, the rec
ord for endurance with 1000 kilogram
load and the record for distance with
1000 kilogram load.
A huge white question mark curls
systematically under the rear cockpit
and still farther back is o flying stork
the insignia of the planes Coste new
during the war.
Banquet Ends Official Round.
The round of oficial ceremonies in
honor of the French flyers, conducted
almost entirely by the masculine ofh-
cialdcm of the Capital, came to a close
last night with banquet under the
auspices of the Washington Board OF
Trade at the New Willard Hotel.
Women Have Small Part.
Women have played smaller part
in the Capitals tribute to Coste and
receptions for some time. A bachelor
Jules Henry-was their official host
An embassy reception was the only
mixed gathering on the heroes program
In washington From the moment they
landed at Boiling Field, they were on
the go almost continuously, but with
the single exception of the reception
always with men.
President Hoover's state luncheon was
4 mems affair. There was q pre-
nonderance of men at the reception.
High officials of the Government and
20 many prominent air and Army and
Navy officers In uniform that the event
Had q distinctly military flavor. Gen
rershing came alone, as did Secretary
Of the Navy Adams, Assistant Secretary
6f State Castle and several other no.
tables.
Interest centered also on foreign mas
4uline guests, among them Marcel
Doret and Ernest de Muyter, the Bel
aian balloonist, who has been four times
winner Of the Gordon Bennett interna-
taonal balloon races
: Coste has maintained daily commu-
nication with his wife in Paris through
out his American VISIT however. He
explained genially that he has had q
slightly telephone conversation with her
ever since he landed. Nine. Coste is o
Georgian princes. noted for her beauty;
An American off1cial laughingly chided
the flyer for not having brought her
along. Coste revealed his telephone ac-
Nvities. Asked how many minutes he
talked over the Transatlantic telephone
One, Coste laughed.
HALF an hour" he said.
Dinner "stag'' AFFAIR.
The Board Of Trade dinner last night
vas stag" affair and brought to-
Hether many Of the most notable fig-
tres in American official life. There
we're few speeches, and, with one exc
eeption, they we're sbrief.4 The distin-
alIisi1ed visitors were welcomed by Vice
President Curtis and Commissioner
Crosby and the address Of the evening
gas made by Capt. Edward Ricken-
Hacker, premier American World War
See.
Rickenbacker paid tribute to the
Frenchmen and urged this country and
al countries to combine in an effort to
avert war. A mention Of Gen. Pershing
IN the opening of his speech brought
the gathering to its feet for an oya-
sion 70 the commander Of the Ameri-
gan expeditionary forces.
Coste was given q rousing ovation
Ehen he arose TO respond to the address
pf welcome. He started TO speak once
er twice, but the cheering gathered new
Strength each time and he was forced
IN a.
ing the gratitude he and Bellonte felt
sor their cordial reception in Washing
Jon and the United States.
Praised " Curtis.
The flight Of Coste and Bellonte was
hailed by Vice President Curtis as one
81 the factors tending to promote better
feeling between the peoples OF ell ma
lions. r
"The people Of the United States" hi
told the French. flyers, "are as happy
over your great flight as were the people
ef France over the success Of Lind
Sergh."
Commenting on the development Of
sadio and aviation, the Vice President
Naid that never in history have men
Hved at so furious pace as they are
Soday, and never have there been &C
many agencies at work to promote bet
ger understanding between nations
1.-THE master passion of the age" he
said, lis to conquer time and space and
50 reduce all obstacles to human prog
cess. Radioa and aviation are tfemen-
Sous factors In achieving this passion
and they are doing much to bring to-
kether the people OF the world. They
Are powerful agencies for more friendly
feeling between the peoples"
Z In the address Of the evening Capt
Rickenbacker voicef an 4 appeal thai
aviation be developed for the benefit ni
mankind and as a means Of binding thu
nations together, lest IL become q -eanl
Of universal humiliation II used Is q
1reapon of vsr. He hailed the peace.
lime achievements Of Coste, Bellonte
and Lindbergh as bringing hope for tho
ultimate abolition Of war Through tight.
9ning Of the ties Of friendship between
nations.
History he told the French avia-
Hors, viii preserve your fame as II
preserves the names of all who serve
anankind; posterity wiz serve YOU well.
"From Hearts Of France,
: Coste and Bellonte, he said, came Il
3his country straight from the hearts
OF all of France" Their flight and theil
welcome in this country, he declared
are logical results of the support giver
by France to the Wright brothers In
She early days Of their struggle to con.
puer the air when they were expert
Tncing difficulty in finding support iT
4his country.
He Tx sned Coste and Bellonte x
S'golden threads binding together Franc,
sand the United States" comparing then
An this respect with Lafayette, Pershinl
sand Lindbergh.
Rickenbacker predicted that soor
sArnerica and Europe will be bfough
within Is hours of each other by tn,
Satr. Faster airplanes are being devel