AMERICAN EULOGIES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19963, 4 June 1928, Page 9

AMERICAN EULOGIES.

PROMINENCE IN PAPERS. PREMIER FLIGHT OF YEAR. IMPORT OF SECOND STAGE. Austraiijyi and N.Z. Press Association. (Received June 3, 5.5 p.m.) NEW YORK. June 2. The safe arrival of the Southern Cross at Honolulu is presented as the roost important news of the day in the newspapers throughout America. All recount the journey in creat headlines and lengthy despatches Riving; the details. Editorial comment refers to the magnificent performance of the plane on the first stage of the flight to Australia and lays stress on the importance of the second stage to Suva. The New York American says:—lt is the second span which challenges the imagination. Should tho mixed foursome of fliers accomplished it safely it will prove a feat in aerial navigation of which even Colonel Charles Lindbergh might be proud The man power in this interesting adventure is only half American, but tne motors are 100 per cent. American. That inspires hope of success for the premier air hazard of 1928 The St. Louis Globe Democrat says: " No repetition thus early in the history of aviation can remove the glory attend ing a successful flight of major importance. The fliers in the Southern Cross now join the air immortals However they have accomplished little more than a good start for the goal at which they aim. The eyes of the world will in the meantime be on tho Southern Cross and its brave crew."

The New York World says: "Captain Kingsford Smith and his companions landed at Hawaii with a fairer fortune and after better preparation than the fliers in the Dole race. The next hop proposed by the adventurous quartet is by far the most ambitious water flight ever to be attempted. From Hawaii to Fiji is a long shot at a dot on the map of tho Pacific. The aviators are amply provided, du with' all the precautions possible the jflight is one of danger and difficulty. Let us hope the foui plucky pioneers will meet with no misadventure."

FLIERS CONGRATULATED MRS. LYON TAPS WIRELESS. PLANE'S PROGRESS FOLLOWED. Australian and N.Z. Press Association. (Received Juno 3, 5.5 p.m.) WASHINGTON, June 2. The heads of the War and Air Departments have cabled to Captain Smith saying: "Congratulations to you and your associates. May you have happy landings until you reach Australia." A message from Paris Hill, Maine, says Captain Lyon's wife received a cablegram £rom her husband saying: "The first leg of. the flight has been successful. The rest will be also, and then I am coming home." Mrs. Lyon said she was very happy. Sitting besi'do her wireless set with a large map before her she had traced the flight of the Southern Cross. Before the plane was reported to be safe she admitted she was considerably worried.

WORLD COMMUNICATION POSSIBLE NEW AIR ROUTE. IMPORTANCE TO CANADA. Australian and N.Z. Press Association. (Received June 3, G. 15 p.m.) TORONTO, June 2. The Toronto Globe, referring to the flight of the Southern Cross, says: "If the airmen succeed in reaching Australia a new line of world communication will have been established, one which to Canada will have special significance. The Dominion looks forward to the time when the air route over the far-flung Pacific to the Southern Commonwealth will becomes an acknowledged supplementary route to the All Red route, and an extension of rapid communication in the line between Canada and the Mother Country. The success of the Southern Cross will bring that day nearer to realisation. May Captain Smith and his daring companions not falter, and may all good fortune both in their mechanism and in the elements be with them."

SAFETY OF AIEI\IEN. INTEREST IN AUSTRALIA. ALL POSSIBLE MEASURES. CANBERRA. Juno 2. Tho Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, informed the Soldiers and Sailors' League that everything possible will be done to safeguard the lives of Captain Kingsford Smith and his companions by the Navy and Aviation Departments, who are watching the progress of the flight closely.