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STUART MACLAREN TELLS OF EXPERIENCES TWO AMERICAN PLANES BADLY DAMAGED IN FLIGHT FROM ICELAND TODAY MacLaren Wept When he Found he Could not Continue his Journey he Told Citizens at Luncheon Saturday Paid Tribute to United States for Sportmansfti: D NAVAL in Aiding his Flight from Akyab i "Willi all my hopes ended, I may tell you I sat on the beach near Nikolski and wept bitterly." Such were the dramatic words of Squadron Leader A. S. 0. Stuart MacLaren, leader of the Urit-ih world Night, as he told ul Saturday night's civic dinner of the crash two week's ago which ended the British attempt to circumnavigate the globe by air. The reception given the gallant commander and his associates was indeed a rousing one and surely could not have been exceeded if they had actually come triumphantly flying to the city. The gathering was large and ; comfortably filled Ihe tables thai. - - j had been set for the occasion by around the world and an indicate management of the .St. Regis f the ,eep interest dial the Cafe in the Elks' Home. Cheer city had taken in following up after cheer were given for the Hie flight which had been attcnd- gufiils of honor and the greeting ,., with such great hindrances. .of Hie city were formally extend- The mere fact that the under- led by Mayor Newton. taking had not been a complete .squadron Leader MacLaren, in success by no means detracted ' Ms exceedingly modest manni'r, from (he admiration that was pave an interesting account of his f,.jt ror the British flyers. It was flight from Croydcn to Tokio and he hope of all Iliat Squadron ! (lie reason lliercfoYJ Tail J featured Leader MacLaren' and his cotri-liii address by paying tribute to rades would yet make another the Americans who had so attempt which would be crowned "sporlingly" done everything in with belter success. .Vol many their power lo assist him and to weeks ago Prince Huperl had Canada which had been no less contemplate,! just such a recep-generous mid effective in lis aid. (jun under different circum-Uniled States Consul Wake- stances but it was realized that field was the third speaker of the u had been impossible to over-evening. In responding to an come all the obstacles and that impromptu toast to the success jj ,, i,ecn through no fault of of the American flyers proposed Squadron Leader MacLaren's or by Squadron Leader MacLaren, ,s associates that the origina he very eloquently am feelingly hope hint not been accomplished, returned the. compliments that The mayor referred to the bis: had be'" paid his countrymen ness of heart that had been ills-and urged that the spirit demon- played by Squadron Leader Mae-slraled between the British and Laren when thai afternoon, at American flyers should be ex. the ("real War Veterans' room?1, tended In all matters of mutual K h;i, paid tribute to the Amer- competllion between the two na-Lean flyers an, wished them suctions. Col. Broome and Flying Cess in the attainment of a goal milcer Plenderleilh also spoke iliat he himself had hoped to briefly. The pipe band of I lie I reach and concluding said: St Andrew's Society consisting of "We, as. citizens of Prince Messrs. Sturgeon, Macdonald, Uupert, are pleased to welcome Leslie, Currie and Kelly lent a Squadron Leader MacLaren and touch of blazing and colorful ,s associates tonight and we harmony to (he proceedings. The 10l,c that it will not be our last . . . . ! ,l.... In soloist or t ho evening was uoi oiuioriunuy oi seeing mem m James who was accompanied by our midst, next time winning the Sid Thompson. laurels they have striven lor mis Mayor's Address summer The- blessing was pronounced The toast to the British flyers i . .1 . t u: .....I ,.f I i .....I ...III. mi!il nrillmi. uy Arcnueacou u. a. m mm, was. ukm-i i-i - ler the repast had been enjoyed usm unj was followed by the Mayor Newton gave his address u.ai.(y singing or "For lliey art ns chairman. The large galhcr- jolly (mod Fellows." ill 17 lll'fSI ill. Iia said, was but a MacLaren Replies tribute to the good work that Suuadion Leader MacLaren, in had been performed by Squadron expressing thanks for Hie won-Leader MacLaren and his assoc. ,,Mful reception that had been l,.i.w in n...ir uiliMiitds to fly ,,,.,.01-iIed himself and colleagues . Laid llial when they found such I i l.titt . 1 111 I1 ns( was still neing Lion in them it helped to alle viate the keen disappointment I hey fell in not being anie to L.k.,.v i hi their flight. Extra ordinary interest bad been taken hy Canadians, in the rilgiil ami . . . . . - . .. i....f,,i w-uiiiiieo had been .1. u... t-oii Ur!v,.n iv ho Canadian govern or vfornaui tmu mon r-"- ... ,i,ii, which ,wli not ...u. uAiu.u .......I in nan ng a ship uei momn """""j i"" , ........ ,,,.i ii.ii only laid dumps in piepaiation I,... i... .i.i.i nfi..r himself anil After the trying trip 10 japan mu m-..i . . .. . . . . ..." .....i .........i nf er their mlsii.ip ami naCK again iayin mil m-um u" . dumps fro the British round-lhe- "Canada has done moit. im oilier country. ""nil liyrrs iiiiu mmivvi-i: nm-iv ,,,,.1,1 Imr r ii, nm ii M.n.s tIiIimi I iiuiiiuMit lliey beard of mil uinu ...7 . . ' ... .. ." .1 n( nil their re in is Hue lor overuaui ai r.s- iumhk iw r-- . . nniim.ii ,,.,,1 ,.vi.fv oiiiri.f im. I sources at our disposal ami u i hi ml- in their power "Hill I11I 4U II 1 I ' 14 i v i vi o iniinlli'a lmivii Iiisliiielloiis In make our attempt a succes. II. lu ..ir...,l ,n.,lt.l r,wlnr. Iiwwl lllllf (lie WOl'Ill WHS COVefCI day by dipt. Beech. The nturdy by Canada in laylntf mir dumps lillle ship is In need or n general from Tokyo, to csiouumm.". cleaning un liner hor voyiue of The flight li7l been moio 01 nearly six mouths and, natural- les of a private venture, i""1'" Iv in,..,, trl. !,.. nmnmiliv la III linil 11m RTlI'llKCr. U 1U1U (continued on page live v r us The A! been MEN PAID INFORMAL VISIT TO CONSULATE Having a few minutes to spare yesterday afternoon before the Thiepval sailed, Squadron Leader MacLaren and members of the British round (lie world flight party, officers of the Thiepval, members or I he local flying corps and of the First North B.C. Heginjent informally called on U.S. Consul A. K. Wakefield. The reception given by the consul, though entirely impromptu, was none the less enthusiastic and effective. Mr. Valiquelte, the moving picture man, happened to be on hand and recorded the af fair. LUNCHEON GIVEN BRITISH FLYERS Officers of Regiment and Air Force Gave Informal Affair Yesterday Afternoon Officers of I he North B.C. Regiment and the local flying corps lendereu an informal uncheon to Squadron Leador tuart MacLaren and the British ound the world flight party in the St. Ilegis Cafe yesterday afternoon. There were eighteen present including the guests of lonor and Mayor Newton and onsul Wakefield. Capt. Percy linker had .charge of arrange ments. FISH SALES Nearly two hundred thousand puiuls of halibut was sold on xchange today at prices varyinc from 12.60 lo 13.10 for fir.l class and 6 to 8 cents for seconds. MACLAREN SENDS THANKS BY RADIO Atlcr 1LM.C.S. Thiepval sailed last night for Vancouver, Mayor Newton received the following wireless message: . "Please accept and convey to the citizens of Prinpe Huperl our most grateful thanks for the cordial welcome that you extended us. AVe shall carry with us very pleas-nut memories of your city." RIOTS AT MANDALAY RESULT FOUR DEATHS Political Demonstration Develops Trouble and Two Police and Two Prlosts Killed LONDON. Aug 18. Serious riots look placo at Mandalay Upper Burma, according to Han goun despatches. Two priests and two policemen were killed and many policemen and civilians were injured. The rioting was the result of a political demon stratum and the city Is now in disorderly state. BOTHPLANES ARE DAMAGED American Flyers Meet With Bad Mishap In North Atlantic REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 18. The two American world flyers attompted today to take off on' the long North Atlantic hop to Greenland and, in doing so, both planes were darVio?ed. It Is perhaps the most serious mishap of the flight so far. One plane troke its proposer and the other, a spreader bar. The attempt to find a base on the East side of Greenland has been abandoned and the next Hloht, if It Is now accomplished, will bo to Frcdericksdahl, Greenland, 825 miles from Reykjavik. It will take 12 hours In the air and a floating base will be established) for refueling. Lieut. Locate! ti, the Italian has Joined the American flyers here. FLYERS DIVED INTO SWAMP FOHT WILLIAM, Aug. 18 !.,. 4.i.: I.. t, ir I went hito a nose spin from a height-of l.non feet into a swamp FRENCH TROOPS LEAVING RUHR STHASSBUHG, Alsace, Aug. 18. French troops began the evacuation of OITenburg and Appen-dweir this morning. They will be entirely out of the two towns tonight it is expected. vicinity of l'ribiloff Islands, ficers spoke of the wonderful way in which Ihe skipper worked his way through the ice when other vessels were held up. It was in timated that his success in get ling lo places under adverse cir cumstances was almost uncanny. INDIANS FACE CHARGES Provincial Constable R. Gibson arrived on last night's, train from Port Essington bringing three Indians David Smith, Barney Morgan and David Morgan who will be taken this afternoon by Constable Eggleshaw to Terrace where lliey will face charges un der the Game Act, IMAYBEFLIGHT ! AROUND WORLD Another British Attempt Likely to he Made Next Year. If U.S. Unsuccessful PLENDERLEITH AGAIN British Government Likely to Assist Project It Is Thought by Visitors B i-' the opinion of the, British round-the-world flyers that atiolher attempt will be made next year under British auspices lo circumnavigate the world by air in case the United Slates flight this year is unsuccessful. This much was indicated in con-veisalions with them at the end !of the week. No instructions have llamiti Tlviwi fi,i II,, ,((ilf tvil l nf tduinps along the line of the' Iflight this year and it is possible thal they may be left as they are agalqst another attempt being made in 1U25. This, would save lime in making preparations and would allow the earliest possible start being made. While it seems An be more, or less a matter of doubt whether nenneu mrnn jb. ,,,.,, m..,,,,. , Kqua.lrmr p-adef and Victoria (.ilbe.t of Kings ton -j ' a10nier me m .bers iters Mac- of the forestry patrol f p Fyjns killed and LP. Bur- were 01wr IM(. jeI.jeit ,u who did such service ,-ice. ton was "rt8 injured when their air- ,' , "'T .; magnificent work this year, will plane .crashed near Sa vanne It, a of n,xl fy. ing parly. Though, (he Labor government of England refused to assist this year's riiiiht. it is !hopcd (hat its aid may be- obtained in I U25 particularly in ijview of the fact that many na-v (ions will probably be attempting the achievement then. The ollicers of 1I.M.C.S. Thiep- vnl arc in a position to know and , . .. ii ...i : I l a several oi iiieiu wiiiib hitc pressed confidence a Squadron Leader 4 4 A refill cessful (bis this year vear. that, Lady Kindersley Lost in Behring Sea but Ship's Company all Safe Motorship was Well Known Here Fruit Concern at Vancouver and Victoria has Books Seized Warrant for Manager's Arrest VANCOUVER, Aug. 18. A sequel to the Duncan report on alleged fruit combines in Canada, the books, invoices and ledgers of Mutual Vancouver Ltd. were seized in Vancouver Saturday and on instructions from the Attorney General a Warrant was luken out for the arrest of George Herbert Snow as manager of the Mutual Company. Up to Saturday night the warrant had not yet been served. the warrant charges conspiracy to default on the part of members of the Victoria Hothouse. Association. NO ELECTIONS THIS AUTUMN Premier Mackenzie King Says People of Country Satisfied With Government JAPANESE LIASON OFFICERS LEFT Mutual Vancouver is the fruit eliing and distributing organiza- lion, which at the Duncan investigation the manager stated was part of the Nash fruit distributing agencies. J. Lewis, Duncan, held sessions in camera at couver and Victoria under the Investigation Act. After examining officers of the Victoria Hothouse Association and following the testimony of the members of .,,,..,.,."", 'the staff of the Mutual Itself he Ju 18. tv, Ihere MAHkHAM. Aug. - reflecting on the w. be i no federal election this , business by the fall. 1 his was Premier Macken- zie King's closing statement in' Mutua, ' lib address here Saturday. The! reason there is no election, Mt. IIH i pf A DEM II KT King said was because he thought jhjl,j HAli mij uicuillictli waa tiviiie, Irenielv well and because people such were satisfied and because the couniry was on the high road lo! prosperity. SIMILAR FALL Crashed on to Sand Dune When Bombing During War "I intagine it was something like what I got away with once TUIEPVAf UERF while I was nlglit nomning in InlErTAL nillL Palestine," said Squadron Leader - 'MacLaren Saturday afternoon. Trip From Hakodate to Prince when told of the finding of Major Rupert on Thiepval no Joy jMarlin's airplane near Port-Ride, Major Tanaka Says IMoller, Alaska. I Squadron Leader MacLaren,' Major S. Tanaka of the JP-kviin Was in (he Roval Air Force,' haibanese army and Lieut. S. Tokun-l(uping the wat.f tlien wenl on ,0, MacLaren's aga or the navy, wno arrniu ..., i.i, pTiiArlcnee. He was. piloting a bombing machine one; 4 1 mule been nearly as well equip-'with the British Byers flyers on on the the pil 'ped as that ot the United States Thiepval Saturday, left for nj(! night 'riyers, he would have been sue-; Vancouver en route lo Tokio on cpa iH'e Prince George Saturday night. ma when a log camie up and he crashed into a sand dune. The machine went In nieces and Major Tanaka. speaking before smiailnill Leader MacLaren was' he left, said he was glad the trip ,llwn out over the dune. The on the Thiepval was over. It PSI!S" nB trustworthy and was a trying one and very rough wc madef broko but not' ex weather was encountered in Aca- p0lle "Had they done so, I tan Straits just aUer leaving woul(J never ,,ave j,vci, to attempt Dutch Harbor. Continuing on the flying around the world," he con-Thiepval, aBcr having comb to ciydpj, ilie Kurile Islands as liaison orB-, vnnadron Leader MacLaren jeers assisting the Bight, was the mnnjfeatP, nIllch interest in the l.,,ilv nllnrnnllvn llin Iwn nfflrprs ...... - r . : , . w..w ... ,v ........ - v.- . movenieuis oi ino nnieriuau iij- UP ITTI I." .. I VI Til mniorshin Ladv Kindersley of had for there was no means of nrs I.parnintr Iliat Ibev hail not the Hudson Bay Company trading into the Arctic, has been lost getting back direct to Tokio from(.pt ,cri Iceiand, he stated that he in i Behring Behring Sea, Sea, says says a a message message from from Cordova, uoruova, Alaska. iasK.iu i iu mu lives ri-.iiumuimu. Pp.ramushiru. nt not expect lime wouui permu were ere lost it is hoped. The message said: "Our trip was jndee "Motorship Motorship Kindersley Kindersley in distress in Behring Sea in the Hum we expected, sai Said iiiuccu imibi waiting on the coast to as- .Major al4l in Mm rnronllnn In llipm tit Boxer went to relief and will abaii- Tanaka. "but it was no joy rido."(f;ea,,)e wjicn jju,y complete their dun ship this afternoon. No casualties." Another message said the schooner Arctic was iasi in we ice in the Arctic Ocean near Point Barrow. The Boxer is a steamer owned. , .1 , T ! 1 .1 LMI.. I. .......... f! uv me uuueu oitiica uun-uu ui education and carries teachers and supplies throughout the north. The Lady Kindersley has been here several times and on the last visit southbound some of the of THOMASIN BAD FAVOR East 8lde Laborltes Pass Resolution Recommending Exclusion From Cabinet LONDON, Aug. 18. In view of the general behavior of Hon. J. H. Thomas, colonial secretary, a resolution recommend ing that he be excluded from the cabinet has been passed by Labor gatherings on the East side of London. It will be presented to the Labor party conference In October. Mr. Thomas Is charged with constantly obstructing the Communists. It Is also resolved that Labor ministers who attended court so. olal functions wearing court dress should be condemned. DOLLAR AT PAR ALMOST TODAY Was Quoted at New York Satur- urday at 99.94 and Is Bettor Today NEW YOHK, Aug. 18. The Canadian dollar came within a very snmll fraction of. par value Saturday and was quoted at 90.9 1 cents. The position has. been imnroving Ihe last few weeka, due to transfer of funds from United Stales lo Canada for in vestment because of the low in terest rates prevailing here. Local exchange rates quoted this morning show the position still improving. The American dollar Is at a premium of one thlrly-second only.arid Sterling Is slronger, the pound being now quoted at 1.52. flight around the world. THIEPYAL'S STOWAWAY NOT WORRYING MUCH Follow Countryman Here Offered Ship's Officer SSOO to let Hamachoff Ashore For Five Minutes The stowaway, who boarded B.M.C.S. Thiepval at Petrapov- lovsk anil was discovered at Dutch Harbor, Is being taken on lo Vancouver where he will be turned over to the authorities. Hamachoff has been put to work on the ship and seems to bo quite contented with his lot. Apparently anywhere is better than Soviet Huxsla Inhlni and he Is not worrying wlial is going lo happen. One of the officers of Ihe Thiepval said yesterday that. he had been oHered $500 by a fellow-counlryman of Hama-choff's here to let him ashore for five minutes. Naturally enough, the offer was declined.