Washington, Sept. 2
Mr, Warner, Acting Secretary of the Navy, states that owing to lack! of information regarding the most} probable whereabouts of the St. Raphael it is practically impossible for the United States Navy to rearch for the missing plane, but. if the British or Canadian authorities request assistance the U.S. Navy will lend a hand—Reuter, The aeroplane "Old Glory," piloted Lloyd Bertand and James Hil, took off at six this evening (London time) in an attempt to fy to Rome [without a stop—Reuter, New York, Sept. 7
1 Carmania and Lapland morning (London time) picked up an S.0.S. message from the "OM Glory.
The Transylvania also. received; the S.0.8. It estimates the posi-lon of the aeroplane at 49.50 North Latitude and 41.15 West Longitade, —Reater.
New York, Sept. 7.
It is estimated that the Old Glory when she sent out an S. 0. S, message to-day was 500 miles from the const of Newfoundland and 83 and] 120 miles, respectively, from the Cunard liners Transylvania and Car-mania, both of which are rushing to her aid.
The weather over the North Atlan tie is reported to be unfavour-fable, The sky is overcast and there) are high seas and a strong wind.
Later.
The captain of the Transylvania has sent a wireless message that he reached the position from which, It is believed, the Old Glory out her S. no trace he searched ever an are miles about the spot inc The Transylvania is continuing her search.
There have been no further signals from the aeroplane
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