Evening Star Newspaper, June 28, 1927, Page 1

WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Fair, with rising temperature toda: and tomorrow. Temperature—F p.m. yesterday; lowest, 54, at 4 a.m. today. Full report on NO- 30,373- post office. Wa: Bureau Forecast.) Tighest, 77, at 3:30 page Closing N.Y.Markets, Pages 10, 11 _& 12 Entered as second class matter shington, D. C. ARMY AVIATORS 300 - MILES OUT IN RACE OVER PACIFIC OCEAN Maitland and Hegenberger Send Radio Message After Take-Off on Hop to Hawaii. SMITH FORCED TO REPAIR Prepares for Second Start Hours Behind | TO RETURN CIVILIAN PLANE Fokker, But Hopes to Catch Rivals Over Sea. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 28 (AP)—The naval radio reported at 10:25 a.m. today that the Army radio service had communicated with the Fokker Army plane that left the Oak- land municipal airport at 7:09 a.m. for Honolulu. The Army plane was 300 miles off the co; passed over the steamer Amer By the Associated Press MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, OA 1. Smith, civilian flyer, who start lulu today and was forced to re ast at that time. The Fokker ican Legion 108 miles out. KLAND, Calif., June 28 —Ernest ed on a non-stop flight to Hono- turn because of a broken wind- shield, said he intended immediately to install a new shield, take aboard a little more gasoline and hop off a second time as soon as ready. Smith made his take-off at 9 :36 a.m. and returned to the field 10 minutes later, landing safely with his capacity load of 370 gal- lons of gasoline. Immediately on the return o f the plane to the runway, me- ghanics swarmed on the craft to fix the windshield. Hours Behind Huge Army Fokker. The accident put Smith hours fiad hopped off for Honolulu at 7 behind the Army Fokker, which :09-a.m. The triple-motored Army Fokker presumably was well out over the Pacific Ocean today, traveling toward its Hawaiian goal at an estimated speed of 140 miles an hour. Lieut. Lester J. Maitland and na berger, both of the United States It was piloted by vigated by Lieut. Albert Hegen- Army. It was announced before the Army plane started that the craft grobably would cruise along at ab out 90 miles an hour for the first ,000 miles and then increase to 125 miles an hour the rest of the way. Army officers at the airport. and those who flew in escort formation behind the ocean fiyer, however, de- clared that the Fokker attained a ground speed of about 100 miles an hour, and as it passed over Golden Gate it was traveling at least 140 miles an hour. The five D-H planes sent up to accompany the Fokker to the Golden Gate were left far behind, and by the time they reached the en- trance to the bay the Fokker was ‘well out over the sea. The take-off was perfect, though only those persons who were sta- tioned near the end of the 7,020-foot runway saw the Fokker leave the ground, because the heavy clouds of dust stirred up by its propeller and wheels completely hid the plane. The plane climbed rapidly from the field, and by the time it reached the Golden Gate it was 2,000 feet high. The steamer Matsonia, coming in from Honolulu, the destination of the airplanegblew its whistle in one long blast, hl?fllng the aviators good-by. ok Gen. Patrick Says Good-by. As the fiyers climbed into the plane they were approached by Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, chief of the Army Air Service, who shook hands with them with a warm, lingering clasp. “God bless you, my boys,” the gen- eral said to the two flvers. “I know you are going to do it.” Lieut. Maitland replied: *“General, you know I'm going to do my best.” Then he -and Hegenberger waved to the crowds and climbed into their plane. Just as the motors started Smith ran in front of the Army plane and, clasping his hands together he thrust them over his head and imitated a handshake so that both Lieut. Mait- land and Hegepberger could see him through the window of the pilot's cabin. “Good luck,” Smith shouted at the| top of his voice and the friendly rivals | who were beating him to the take-off smiled and nodded. Raises Cloud of Dust. The plane started down the run- way, raising such a great cloud of dust that the spectators could not see the machine. The screams of several women could he heard amidst the cheers of the spectators. They feared the huge machine might not leave the ground successfully. Seconds that seemed minutes elapsed hefore the drab colored wings of the Army plane were seen to emerge from the cloud of dust. “They're off: they're in the air,” shouted the wd and another chee lians and Arm ling and swinging about the were Army | service planes. As soon as the Fokker | cleared the ground these escort ma- s straightened out on a westerly and fell in formation behind “okker as she passed over the San Francisco Bay, heading toward the Galden Gate. A fleet of escort planes left the Fok- Xer as she swung out over the sea at an altitude estimated at 2,000 feet, Smith Take-off Delayed. The secondary question was “When wiil Smith leave?"” : All night long mechanics worked on the Smith plane to correct final de- tails. Smith and his navigator, Charles H. Carter of Los Angeles, ar- rived at the camp shortly before the Army plane took off. They said they had enjoyed four hours’ slecp during the might and were ready to leave as soon their plane was pronounced complete in all details. An unexpected delay was encoun- tered when Smith found he needed a new altimeter. Army service officials offered Smith the use of one of their ! altimeters amd a plane was dispatched Overhead which he might check his drift during the day and night. Smith declared he hoped to be able to take off during the morning. Final Wave to Parents. Lieut. Maitland’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Maitland of Burlingame, Calif., were on the field to witness the take-off..To them went the final hand wave from the pilot as the plane started rolling along the runway. Neither the father nor the mother would discuss their son’s venture aft- er the plane departed. Smith displayed signs of nervous- ness when it was anhounced the alti- meter installed in his plane would not function correctly. His father led him away, and as they conversed in low tones the parent patted his son on the shoulder assuringly. Expects to Catch Riv . Smith was perturbed by the set- back, but he believes he can over- take the Army plane even though ;ll"le latter had a 3-hour headstart of m. This belief was based on the esti- mated speed of the two planes. The Army plane was expected to travel about 90 miles an hour for the first 2,000 miles and then increase in pro- portion to the decreasing weight of gasoline, Smith expected to take the air at about 90 miles an hour and increase until he attained 125 miles per hour at the finish. Immediately on receipt that the plane had taken off ships on the Pa- cific were flashed wireless warnings to keep a_sharp watch and report its course by radio, The radio beacon station erected at the Presidio of San Francisco especial- Iy for the flight, was reported in opera- tion as the flight started. Spectacle Draws Thousands. The initial spectacle of what prob- ably wouldbe a neck and neck airplane vace half-way across the Pacific, the first of its kind in history, drew thousands of aviation enthusiasts to the airport here today as the great Army Fokker C-2 and the little hybrid monoplane of Ernest L. Smith aited side by side for the turn of the hand that will start them for Hawali. Perfect weather—a golden sunshine and a light breeze out of the west— made conditions for the take-oft ideal. The Smith camp was the favorite attraction as hundreds of well-wishers milled about the small plane, gesticu- lating, laughing and cheering. Army plane, manned by Lieu land and Hegenberger, got its share ,of the attention, however, and reserve { police were needed to keep the crowds tance. about 100 feet wide, of and gravel packed tightly, runs zht east and west for 7,000 feet— almost the full length of the landing field. Guards kept the spectators off the big concourse. Aviators Get Long Sleep. Maitland, Hegenberger, Smith and his navigator, Carter, were making the most of a long sleep. All retired comparatively early last night. On one side of the runway the big Army plane, fully loaded and weighing 13,500 pounds, sank almost 4 inches | into the soft earth beneath its landing wheels. It was painted an olive drab, its only distinguishing marks being the two white stars, with red centers, | on the under side of either wing. | " Smith's plane, scarcely half the size lof the Fokker monoplane, glistenec with a new coat of silver. On its wings large mavy blue letters an- nounced its name: “The City of Oak- land.” Workmen on the Smith plane began warming it up, but declared they were | doing 'so only for testing purposes. The plane has not been tested with a full load. Indications were that the to Crissy Field for the instrument. The Army officlals also loaned Smith wugks apd faie diop bombs iR “(Continued on Page 4, Column 2,) ‘Radio Program—Page 25)iq WASHINGTON, 3 LIEU ALBERT HEGENBERGER MAITLAND TOWIN, WIFE, HERE, SAYS Will Be in Hawaii Within 24 Hours, She Declares, on Visit to Father. Seated in the apartment of her father, Dr. Willlant A. White, super- intendent of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Mrs. Lester J. Maitland, vivacious young wife of the intrepid Hawaiian fiyer, this afternoon expressed su- preme confidence that her husband would succeed in the undertaking which he has planned for many, many months. Her dark eyes flashing and without the slightest display of nervousncss, Mrs. Maitland freely discussed the de- tails incident to her husband’s take- off from the Wright Field, at Dayton, Ohio, where she last saw him 12 days ago. “I'm not the least bit nervous,” Mrs. Maitland insisted, “and I feel positive that Lester will be at his goal by fo- morrow morning. I wiil reczive the good news here in my daddy’s apart- ment.” Mrs. Maitland arrived in Washing- ton shortly after 11 o'clock this morn- ing, and went directly to her father's (Continued on Page 5, Column 3.) NEW NUNGESSER RUMOR BASELESS| Report of Finding of French Fly- ers on Ghost Lake Is Proved Unfounded. By the Associated Press. OTTAWA, Ontario, June 28.—An- other rumor, apparently baseless, that the French aviators, Nungesser and Coli, have been found alive, was cur- rent for a time here today. The rumor originated in a message said to have been sent by Frank James of Seattle, Wash., to Charles Stewart, minister of the interior at Ottawa, asserting that the missing flyers had been found near the north shore of “Ghost Lake,” east of the town of “Calquet,” in Northeastern Quebec. The message said that both men were badly in need of medical at- tention. The Department of the Interior be- gan an investigation of the message. Nothing is known in Ottawa of Frank James, nor is there any such town or lake as those given in the message. Message Called False. CHICOUTIMI, Quebec, June 28 (#). —Rumors at Ottawa that Nungesser and Coli, missing French airmen, have been found in Northe: : were declared Kane, manager of Price Bros. paper mills, which have extensive holdings throughout the district. .| Gen. Leonard Wood, g WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION D. ¢, TUESDAY, JUNE 98, CONTESTANTS AND ROUTE OF AIR RACE TO HAWAII OCAKLAND SANFRANCIS Map shows route being followed from San Francisco to Hawaii and 317- mile arc in which aviators must fly to keep from missing islands. FACTS ABOUT 2,400-MILE AIR RACE HALF WAY ACROSS PACIFIC TO HAWAII By the Associated Press. Contenders—Lieuts. Lester J. Maitland and Albert Hegenberger, in three-motored Fokker C-2 plane. clvilian: rnest L. Smith and Charles Carter, Distance—2,400 miles, the longest all-water flight ever attempted. Gross weight—Army plane, 13,500 pounds; Smith, 4,732 pounds. Cruising radius—Army plane, 3,000 miles; Smith, 3,250 miles. Fuel loads—Army plane, 1,040 gallons; €mith, 370 gallons. Estimated elapsed time—Army, 28 to 30 hours; Smith, 24 to 27 hours. Equipment—Army plane, radio beacon, transmitting and receiv- ing set, smoke bombs and all ordinary navigation instruments. Smith, radio transmitter, plain magnetic compass and other usual navigation instruments. The Army plane carries a pneumatic life raft. Smith dis- carded his. Rations—Army plane, one bottle hot soup. one bottle hot chocolate, a supply of hardtack, and five gallons of distilled water. Smith, one bot- tle of hot chocolate, hardtack, a few sandwiches and an emergency kit of concentrated food, enough to last 10 days. Smith expects to make 88 miles an hour at the take-off and to in- crease his speed soon to 115 miles, The Army plane expects to travel on an average of about 105 miles an hour. The figures are dependent upon the presence of favorable atmospheric conditions. NATSLEAD RED SOX, 2100,IN3DINNING Al Crowder and Lundgren Mound Opponents in Final of Series. BY JOHN B. KELLER. BOSTON, June 28.—The Nats were leading the Red Sox in the third inning here this afternoon. The score was 2 to 0. FIRST INNING. WASHINGTON—McNeely fouled to Myer. Harris fanned. Speaker ground- ed to Todt. No runs. BOSTON—Ruel went to the infield for Tobin’s pop. Rollings lined to Har- ris. Carlyle walked. Carlyle was caught stealing, Ruel to Harris. No runs, SECOND INNING. WASHINGTON—Goslin singled to left. Rice lined to Carlyle. Goslin was caught stealing, Hofmann to Regan. Rollings made a pretty stop to throw out Ruel. No runs. BOSTON—Regan flied to Goslin in short left. Todt grounded to Speaker. Myer fiied to Goslin. No runs, THIRD INNING. ‘WASHINGTON—Bluege singled to center. Reeves singled to left, sending Bluege to third. Crowder doubled to the bank in left center, scoring Bluege and Reeves. Myer took McNeely bounder and threw to Rollings, getting Crowder at third. McNeely tried a de- layed steal and was out, Lundgren to M Harris walked. Harris was caught off first and run down, Lund- gren to Todt to Myer to Hofmann. Two runs. BOSTON—Reeves threw out Sha- ner. Hofmann flied to McNeely. So did Lundgren. No runs. OBREGON WITHDRAWAL NOW SOUGHT BY GOMEZ By the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, June 28.—Gen. Ar- nulfo Gomez, candidate of the Anti- re-electionist party for the presidency of Mexico, has invited Gen. Obregon to renounce his candidacy for the of- fice. Gomez says that both he and the other presidential nominee, Gen. Serrano, will also withdraw from the political field if Obregon steps aside. Gomez, in his statement inviting Ob- regon to withdraw from the cam- paign, resents charges made against him by the general. Meanwhile the supporters of Gomez and Serrano are negotiating a pact whereby either one or the other will be eliminated in order that the anti- re-electionists may present a solid front against Obregon. Gen. Wood in New York. NEW YORK, June #P).— Maj. rnor general of the Philippine Islands, arrived here this morning with Maj. Reed, his afde, and two companions. Although a hospital in the District of Columbia charges for services to certain patients, it is, nevertheless, a charitable institution, and as such is not answerable at law for injuries sustained by a patient, according to an opinion rendered today by Justice Siddons in the District Supreme Court in sustaining a demurrer to a suit filed Children’s Hospital an infant, by s father and next friend, Joseph Bauer, sr. The child was a patient in the hos- pital January 24, and it was alleged that while being treated for croup by inhalation of a medicated liquid from a bolling kettle the latter upset and the child burned about the arm and shoul- e e b Hospital Held Not Answerable at Law For Injuries to Patients Despite Charges “The fact that patients in a hos- pital, such as the defendant is alleged to be,” said Justice Siddons, “are charged for the hospital services ren- dered them, does not necessarily make profit. The court takes judicial note of the fact that Congress makes annual appropriations to pay this defendant for the care of indigent patients, and such patients, as between the hospital to that extent at least, the defendant conducts the hospital as a charity. “It is, in the court’s opinion, the settled law of this jurisdiction that in such a case llability on the part of the defendant to respond in an action of tort, such is set out in th plaintiff’s declars?op, does not exis of such hospital one conducted for | and them, are charity patients, and, | HOOVER CREDITED WITH RUBBER CUT British Monopoly Declared Beaten—Tire Prices Low- est in History Now. BY FREDERIC WILLIAM WILE, All America is awheel this Summer on motor tires selling for the lowest prices in history. News to that effect develops from official quarters follow- ing an announcement by the Rubber Exchange of New York. The presi- dent of that body, ¥. R. Henderson, sives full credit to Secretary of Com- merce Hoover for this satisfactory state of affairs in the automobile uni- verse. The “‘conservation policy” in- stituted at Mr. Hoover's instigation a year and a half ago, as a measure of reprisal against the British crude rubber monopoly, is responsible. Sec- retary Hoover urged tire manufac- turers to make systematic use of re- claimed rubber—that is to say, rub- ber which ordinarily would be scrap- ped after serving its original pur- pose. Hoover urged car owners, on their part, to adopt a rigid tire economy program—i.e,, make every tire render every possible mile of service and then repair it, if feasible, and use it all over again, The result of this conservation scheme has been exactly what the Secretary of Commerce predicted. The British have not yet abandoned their systém of artificially restricting production of rubber in British Malaya and Ceylon, whence the bulk of the world's supply originates, but they are seriously concerned over our retaliatory measures. Further Drop Seen. “It is only now,” says a statement by President Henderson of the Rubber Exchange, “that the British producer is realizing that our move at the end of 1925 was not one of propaganda or ‘American bluff,’ but the application of American economic reprisals against an_uneconomic procedure by interests (Continued on Page 3, Column 8) HERRICK BRINGING NEW FRENCH PACT Ambassador, on Way ‘to U. S., Refuses to Discuss Peace Treaty. By the Associated Pres 8. 8. ILE DE FRANCE, June 28.— Myron T. Herrick, American Ambas- sador to France, who is journeying to the United States on this new French steamer for his annual holi- day. has refused to discuss the memo- randum of the Frech government on a security pact with the United States which he has with him. He stated that the negotiations up to the time he left France were made public and that he knows nothing of what has developed since then, The Ambassador declared he be- lieved it impolitic and_indelicate to discuss the matter at this time, say- ing that any information would have to be given out by the State Depart- | ment at Washington or the Krench embassy there. (The French was handed to M | left France, con dum, which Herrick befo ins suggestions as to a pact to “outlaw war' between France and the United States. Such a pact was first proposed by M. Briand, French foreign minister, in a message transmitted through the As- soclated Press to the American people, This was on April 6, the tenth anni- versary of the entry of the United Statey into the W 1927—THIRTY-EIGHT PAGES. he | how negotiations may be opened for | ¢ Foening Star. ch * CHARLES CARTER. PRESIDENTHITS FULL-HOLIDAY PLAN Would Have Congress Decide on Days Off for U. S. Employes. By 3 Staft Correspondent of The Star. RAPID CITY, S. Dak., June President Coolidge is'not. inclined - to look with favor upon the idea of granting a full Saturday holiday dur- ing the Summer months to Govern- ment employes instead of the half holiday as is now the case. Mr. Coolidge gave this impression while discussing the subject with the writer today, but he did not definitely commit himself. He did say, how- ever, that he thinks the matter of holidays for the employes of the Federal Government is one for Con- gress to determine. He would much rather have Congress stipulate by law Just what holidays the employes should have. s service. Yesterday’s Circul P M BRITISH PROPOSE DIVIDING CRUISERS INTO 2 CLASSES American and Japanese Dele-| gates Ask More Time to Study Plan. U. S. TO REMAIN FIRM REGARDING 1922 PACT Toki er Capital Ships Has Little Effect. Associated Press NEVA, June 28.—Great Britain today proposed at the technical com- mittee of the tripartite naval cenfer- ence that cruisers be divided into two classes, one of 10,000 tons, carrying 8inch guns, and the other of 7,500 tons, with 6-inch guns. Both the American and delegations requested time to examine the proposal “in the light of the effect it would have on the navies of each treaty.’ A communique issued at the close of this morning’s session said that the meeting was devoted “to preliminary examination of proposals relating to the cruiser class of vessels, The Brit- ish propose that this class be divided into two classes—an 8-inch cruiser of a maximum displacement of 10,000 tons and a 6-inch cruiser of a maxi- mum displacement of about 7,500 tons.” After recording that the Japanese and American delegates asked for time to study the proposal, the communique announced that the technicians would meet again for a pregminary discus- sion on destroyers. Progress Is Made. “We made considerable progress, some forward, some backward and some sidewise,” one of the American delegates laughingly remarked as the members left the meeting, which lasted three hours. All of the dele- gates sald that the discussion had been full, free, frank and cordial. Information from America sources indicate that the American delegates will abide tenaciously by their decision not to reopen the Washington treaty at Geneva despite Japan's possible sid- il;g with Great Britain on this ques- tion, It is not unlikely that the Japanese have been given clearly to understand that any move to rediscuss the Wash- ington accord is extremely undesirable and dangerous, as it would only fur- nish an opportunity to those seeking it to reconsider the whole problem of the American position in the Pacific, including the American strategical sit- uation. Although some observers had ex- pressed fears that the conference had reached a critical stage, the Ameri- can delegation was wholly undis- mayed today. Americans Not Disturbed. The Americans’ equanimity was not even disturbed by the Japanese revela- tion of their inclination to support the British view on the question of limita- tion of.thé size and armament of bat- tleships, consideration of which would mean iscussion of problems thought Holidays Are Costly.* The President is of the opinion that inasmuch as the appeals and petitions for more holidays for the employes are being constantly received by him throughout the year, the Lxecutive should be relieved of having to decide. The matter, according to his vie point, shguld not have to be deter- mined by one individual. While he has always tried to be as fair and liberal as possible in the matter of giving extra holidays to the employes, he thinks that the Executive should only have authority in extraordinary occasions or emergencies, such as the excusing of employes from their duties out of respect for some high official who has died or in cases such as the recent Lindbergh celebration in Wash- ington. Further evidence of his disinclina- tion to give a full holiday on Satur- days during the Summer, the Pre: dent recalled that when he issued an order back in Washington, granting half holidays on Saturdays throughout June, July and August he did so be- cause he thought it would be more ad- visable to institute more half holida: and to make fewer whole holid:y Moreover, the President thinks the matter of extra holidays for the Gov- ernment's workers is a very costly undertaking. May Suggest Plan. He has been advised that the spe- cial holidays—those not provided by law—which the employes now enjoy cost many hundreds of thousands of dollars annuali; In mentioning this the President, however, did not contend that his ideas about extra holidays were being influenced by his policy of Govern- ment economy. He gave the impres- sion, however, that he is not unmind- ful of a loss in_money to the Govern- ment as a result of extra holidays, in his position on the subject. This was gained from his reference to per-diem and piece-work employes of the Gov- ernment, who are not paid for the time they lose by reason of the extra holidays. It is thought likely that the Presi- dent will dispose of the question 1 making a recommendation to the next Congress. President Coolidge made it plain today that he favors the creation of a central bureau for the purpose of administering the affairs of the in- sular possessions of the United States, thereby relieving the War and Navy Departments of this work. Conferred With Wood. ‘While discussing the subject today the President intimated that he will make a recommendation to this effect in his next annual message to Con- gress, and at the same time will prob- ably suggest assigning this new bu- reau to the Interior Department. The President was represented as having discussed the matter with Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, Governor General of the Philippines, during his recent visit to the Summer White House.’ He did not say, however, whether the latter approved the idea. ‘The President’s desire to take the administration of insular affairs out of the War and Navy Departments, it was explained, is not because of any dissatisfaction with the manner in which these departments have handled things, but because he con. to have been solved by the Washing- ton treaty of 1922. Nor did the denial by the Japanese of an intention to s Associated Press. Interest in Plan to Consid- | Japanese | power concerned during the life of the | The only evening :nper in Washington with the Associated Press news ation, 100,770. TWO CENTS. TEMPORARY USE OF BOLLINGFIELD EIVENFOR AIRPORT Davison Makes Offer, Pro- vided City Moves Imme- diately to Get Own Field. CIVIC LEADERS MEET TO ANSWER CHALLENGE Engineers’ Estimates Exceed Earlier Figures for Gravelly Point, Perplexing Covell. Official authority for the District of Columbia to use Bolling Field porarily as a landing place for r mail planes was given today by Trubee Davison, Assistant Secre- ary of War for Aviation, “provided the District immediately demonstrates its intention to obtain a fleld of its own."” This challenge of the War Depart- ment official is being answered today at a public meeting of representatives of all business organizations and aero- nautical bodies, at which a concerted movement is to be launched ‘to guar- antee establishment of a permanent commercial airport in the District. Addresses at this meeting in the City Club are to be made by Mr. Davison, William P. MacCracken, jr., Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics; W. irving Glover, Sec- ond Assistant Postmaster General, in charge of the air mail; Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, executive officer of the ational Capital Park and Planning Commission, and Maj. W. E. R. Covell, Assistant Engineer Commissioner of the District, who is charged with the duty of selecting an airport site, Hailed With Enthusiasm. The decision of the War Depart- ment to relieve the District of Its em- | barrassment éaused by the threatened loss of advantages to be derived from being designated as a stopping place on the New York-to-Atlanta air mail route was hailed with enthusiasm to- day. It removes the chief problem confronting District officials, that of locating a temporary field. Chief credit for obtaining the con- sent of the War Department in time to avert designation of Baltimore as a port of call for the air mail is due Lieut. Donald Duke, chief of Army airways, who has been co-operating in airport matters with Maj. Covell. ‘With the use of Bolling Field now assured, another problem of an equally grave nature arose to confront Maj. Covell today. Estimates prepared by District en- gineers for Silling a portion of the shoals at Gravelly Point within-theé year so exceeded earlier estimates that Maj. Covell reluctantly admitted that there is some doubt whether this site on the Potomac should be recom- mended for a permanent airport. Ex- clusive of the cost of buildings, he said, the work of preparing an avia- tion field 3,000 feet by 3.000 would en- tail an expenditure of approximately $1,000,000. Plans Forge Ahead. Despite this setback in the esti- mated cost, it was known today that the District officials are going ahead with their plans relative to locating an airport at Gravelly Point in pref- erence to the tract at Benning, favored by Post Office officials. seek a security pact with the United States agitate the American delega- tion. The determination of the American delegates to restrict the conference to the scope outlined by President Cool- idge’s invitation to the powers remain- ed unchanged, but their spokesman was non.committal with regard to the Japanese hint that the conference might_well be adjourned for a certain (Continued on Page 3, Column 4. STOTT PROMOTED AS POLICE CAPTAIN Will Command 14th Precinct. Other Officers Raised in Rank. | The appointment of Lieut. William | G. Stott of the tenth precinct as cap- tain to command the fourteenth pre- cinct, together with a number of other important changes, was approved to- day by the District Commissioners on recommendation of Maj. Edwin B. fesse, superintendent of police. Outstanding among the other shifts were the promotion of Sergt. L. I H. Edwards to the rank of lieutenant and Pvt. Thomas McGrath to the rank of sergeant. These promotions will rot involve any change in the present positions, as Edwards and McGrath will continue their former duties. Edwards is the assistant personnel officer and also serves as a liaison of- ficer hetween Maj. Hesse and the pub- lic. McGrath is custodian of all prop- erty of the Police Department, and his promotion was recommended in order to give him a rank comparable to similar positions in other police de- partments. The _fourteenth _precinct, _which (Continued on Page 7, Column 2.) gt GET 2 PAY DAYS A MONTH. 20,000 Treasury Field Workers Af- fected by Order. About twenty thousand field em- ployes of the Treasury Department will be paid twice a month instead of once a month, undér orders signed to- day by Undersecretary of the Treas- ury Mills. The order is effective July 1 and provides that a full month's pay be given these employes on the 1st of July for their past month, but that the next pay day be on July 15. The order does not affect the total amount paid for a year's service. Three services are affected: The In- ternal Revenue Bureau, with about 3,000 employes in the fleld; the Pro- siders the War and Navy Depart- . (ContingfX on Page %, Column 1) hibition Bureau, with 3,900, and the Public Health Servi All necessary work at Bolling Field in connection with its use by the Dis- trict, Assistant Secretary Davison points out, must be accomplished without expense to the Government. Mr. Davison’s statement is as follows: “The District of Columbia seems un- able to provide a temporary landing place for air mail planes pending the selection and construction of a per- manent airport. “June 17 I received a letter from Maj. Covell; Acting Engineering Com- missioner from the District, inquiring if it would be possible for the War Department to permit the temporary use of Bolling Field at Anacostia for air mail planes. Given'Close Study. “My reply to his inquiry was that the War Department has a well estab- lished policy not to permit commercial enterprises to use Army air flelds ex- cept under extraordinary circum- stances. “I have given Washington's airport problem close study and I realize that, unless a temporary landing fleld is provided, the city may be deprived of the advantage it would rean from being a station on the New York- Atlanta air mail line. The situation is serious and should be remedied. “It goes without saying that the War Department always desires to | promote the interest of aviation in all its phases. It has given proof of this co-operative spirit numerous times and is prepared to do so on this Loccasion. “Inasmuch as the District of Co- lumbia, due to its inability to provide an airport of its own for immediate use, is in an embarrassing position, the War Department stands ready to extend a helping hand. Proposal of Department. “What we propose to do is this: “The War Department will permit the temporary use of Boiling Field as a landing place for air mail planes, provided that before consent for the use of the field is actually given, the District of Columbia immediately dem- onstrate its intention to obtain a field of its own. Unless such steps are taken the War Department cannot per- mit the use of one of its Army flelds for commercial aircraft. “Bolling Field is a military reserva- tion. As such it should not be the scene of any flying activity which might interfere with military opera- tions. Its use as an air mail fleld in this emergency must, therefore, be of very brief duration and the War De- partment reserves the right to revoke this permission any time military necessity demands it. “So far as housing and servicing facilities for the air mail planes at Bolling Field are concerned, it will be necessary to provide these without expense to the Government. However, all weather and other air navigation data available at Bolling Field would be at the disposal of the mail pilots. ‘Warning in Offer. “I am delighted that I am able to announce the ability of the War De- partment to give the District of Co- lumbia temporary rellet in solving its air mail problem. I hope that as a result of this offer no time will be wasted in definitely " launching the hington airport project. As I @@nfinued on Pags 2, Column 1) '~