AVIATION
PINEDO’S RESIGNATION.
(Australian Press Association.) (By Cable—Press Assn.—Copyright.)
ROME, August 28.
Marchese de Pinedo, the Chief of the Aeronautical Staff, has resigned, and his resignation has been accepted. It is understood that . General Guiseppe Valle will succeed him. The reasons for his'resignation are not given.
ZEPPELIN’S PROGRESS.
(Recd. Aug. 29, 10.30 a.m.) VANCOUVER, August 28.
Kansas City reports that the Zeppelin. passed over there at ten on Wednesday morning en route for Chicago. NEW YORK, August 28.
A Kansas City message states that when the Graf Zeppelin passed that town she was making about seventyfive miles an hour, making up for the time lost yesterday. At one point, she was seen shaking like a ship in a rough sea, barely moving into the head winds. Now, however, tail winds are increasing the speed. Participants in the Cleveland aircraft exposition are hoping that the dirigible will pass there., Dakehurst is prepared to receive it late to-night. VANCOUVER, August 28.
The Dakehurst naval radio station picked up a message from Eckener reporting that the Zeppelin would reach Dakehurst early on Thursday.
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