Manila, Oct. 10. to-day ies "that the German An 8.0.8, signal picked up here
round-the-world flier, Captain. von Gronau, and his companions hav been forced down in the. Indi "Ocean north-west of Port Swetten-_
He radioed that the sti. Keragola was proceeding to his rescue. He thanked all radio stations that had im and said he regretted inability to finish his pro-
Von Gronau said he had gi tempted to start for Henzay Basin but that he was compelled to abandon the effort because his water pump was broken. He must now await assistance from ships or seaplanes. cause of engine trouble.
He said he, was forced down be-
Captain Von Gronan vas prtsumably flying from Mergui, Burma in the direction of Akyab, his next scheduled landing although the distress message dd not give his desis signals were said to be very weak and apparently the Radio Cor-ration was the only station which intercepted them, The message" was immediately. transmitted to the Singapore naval station in order that it might be. relayed to vessels in Captain von Gronau's vieipity—United Press. Rangoon, Oct. 10. ran "round-the-world: flee "and hin Capt. Wolfgang von Gronau, Ger-
crew are all safe aboard the steamer Karagola, the Eastern Extension Cable offices wore informed 8 o'clock to-night by the Rangoon Aerodrome, which has been in wireless communication with the rescue vessel Since the aviator sent out his first 8.0, 8. signals after being forced down in the Bay of Bengal. The Karagola is due at Rangoon tomorrow.
Latest messages from the steamer do not disclose whether or not Capt. yon Gronau's plane was salvaged United Press.
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