IN THE AIR.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13807, 19 January 1909, Page 5

IN THE AIR.

SUGGESTED ROYAL COMMIS i, ON

I.iOME AND WORLD IMPORT AM E.

Press Associaition-By Telegraph-Copyright Received 9.52 n. ni., Jan. IStli.. LONDON, Jan. j:S.

The "Times" in a special articiß recommends the, appointment \.f a Royal Commission of aeronauts, the objects being to maintain secrecy regarding military and naval applications of airships, types of machines, systems of attack and defence; while the following subjects would be of public interest —present position of aeronautics, types of vessels, schemes of encouragement, international aerial laws in times of peace and . war, recommendations regarding airships in war time, ccnsideration of international open routes for all airships, application of airships to scientific research arid exploration. The confidential portions of the report would be reserved tor the benefit of naval and military authorities. The "Times'' adds that with the Duke of Argyll, Lord Montagu of Bcaulieu, Admiral Seymour, General Baden-Powell, arid Mr W. J. C. Lancaster, the Admiralty engiueer,' it wctild be possible to constitute the nucleus of a Commission which would be able to approach the subject from every standpoint, and prepare an invaluable report. Leading nations would be invited, in connection with the public section, to send delegates; and thus the labours of the Commission would be of practical service to the whole civilised world.