GREW OF THE BREMEN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19924, 18 April 1928, Page 11

GREW OF THE BREMEN.

DOINGS AT GREENLY.

FiTZMAURIGE FLIES ON.

CANADIAN PLANE USED.

QUEBEC VILLAGE REACHED.

GERMANS STAY BEHIND.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Australian Press Association—United Service

(Received April 17 r o.i.ii p.m.) NEW YORK, April 10

Tho chief of tho Irish Free Stato Air Force, Major Fitzmaurice, who accompanied Herr Koehl (pilot) and Baron von Huehnefeld in the monoplano Bremen on its flight from Ireland to Greenly Island, in tho Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada, left tho island to-day with Mr. Duko Schilher en route to Quebec. They flew in a Fairchild plane which had been sent by the Canadian Government. The two Germans remained at Greenly to continue tho work of repairing tho Bremen. Despatches from Quebec stato 'that they darted in adverse weather, but with a forecast of moro favourable conditions out at sea. They proposed to proceed cither to Father Feint or to Quebec, tho choice depending on the weather encountered.

It was reported this evening that tho Fairchild plane had to make a forced landing at Natashquan, Quebec, owing to the bad weather. The Irish Free State Minister at Washington, Mr. T. A. Smiddy, announced .that Major Fitzmaurice would proceed to Quebec as soon as possible and he would meet him in Montreal. Both would then proceed direct to Washington for the presentation of a letter from Mr. W. T, Cosgravo, President of tho Free State, to Mr. Coolidge, President of the United States 1 . They hoped to arrive in Washington at the end of this week, but it was imposeifcle to be certain of that.

Reception at the Tiny Village. A later message from Quebec says Major Fitzmaurice will leave Natashquan at 8 a.m. on Tuesday on tho second Btago of his fight from Greenly. He is expected tc land at Murray Bay, Quebec, three i lours later. However the weather conditions are such that the two airmen may be kept for days in the little village of Natashquan with its little cluster of huts and its 15 inhabitants. The New York Tribune publishes a despatch said to have been obtained by long-distance telephone and telegraph from Natashquan describing Major Fitzmaurice's arrival there and his welcome by the Mayor. The major remarked: "No tribute, even in New York, which was our destination, could touch me more than this one accorded to me by these humble, isolated people. 'I shall remember and cherish it to the end of my life." Ho was greeted by the village priest with whom he went to the local church. After that ho had tea at the Mayor's house.

Division of Party Disappointing. No explanation is available of Major Fitzmaurice's anxiety to deliver Mr. Cosgrave's message to Mr. Coolidge without waiting for his companions. The New York World says the news that Major Fitzmaurice was coming to New York before them was greeted with incredulity and dismay, particularly among those who were in charge of the plans for the reception.

It had been expected that the three airmen would come together to receive the honour and plaudits which the people of New York were preparing for them. The Mayor, Mr. J. J. Walker, telegraphed to Major Fitzmaurice expressing his expectation and hope that the latter would await his companions in Canada before proceeding to New ork. The agent of he North German Lloyd Com pany in New York has received a wire'ess message from Baron Huehnefeld uaying: "Well, and hope to see you soon."

The fa.rt that the two German fliers have remained at Greenly is interpreted in New York as reaffirming their determination to repair tho Bremen and continue their flight in it to this city. It is still believed, however, that insurmountable difficulties surround the efforts to make tho plane fit to continue the flight, owing to the necessity for substitute parts and special ben::ol fuel.

Anxiety as to Refuelling. 'A message from Montreal says the German Consul there received a message from Baron Huehnefeld indicating that the Bremen might fly to Montreal to refuel and then continue on to New York. Tho baron asked for information about tne landing and taking-off facilities, also as to whether supplies of fuel suitable for tho Bremen- are available.

Other reports received at Montreal from Greenly state that tho three fliers, when the Bremen approached tho island, mistook tho lighthouse tor tho mast of a fillip belonging to the Newfoundland sealing fleet. A closer examination, however, revealed its actual nature. Tho New York Times says a continuation of tho Bremen's' flight may be delayed beyond to-morrow. A message from Baron Huehnefeld says the wheels, the cabin and the propeller of the piano Bre badly damaged, but the wings are intact, and repairs will not be completed For five or six days. The Canadian airman, Mr. Louis Cuisinier, remained at the island to assist in repair work. The pilot of the latter, Herr Koehl, considers that ''. he flight will be continued to Quebec City, not to New York, as was taken tor granted.

IRISHMAN'S OBJECT.

SEARCH FOR SPARE PARTS.

[ WILL AWAIT COMPANIONS.

Australian and N.Z. Press Association. (Received April 17, 11.25 p.m.)

NEW YORK, April 17. It is now announced that Major t itzfiaurice's flight to Quebec was made to lelect spare parts for tho repairs to tho Sremen. Baron Huehnefeld is reported d have stated that the parts can be taken o Greenly easily, and that the delay will lot be long. Major Fitzrnaurice intends d wait in Quebec city for his companions rhile Mr. Duke Schiller will return to Jree-aly with the spare parts from tho ri3.