London, Jan. 18.
A statement issued by Imperial Airways and the Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Company says that during the last three months, the first five of the Ensign class aircraft have been on the passenger and mail sér-vice in Europe and on the India route.
From experience gained during this period under varying conditions that have been met, it has been decided to make certain modifications to the aircraft, Among them Will be alterations of the controls to make them less tiring to pilots on long journeys? These modifications will be embodied on. the rest of the fleet before they are put into—service—Wireless through Reuter, London, Jan. 18.
Seven men were arrested in Manchester today for violating the law regarding the possession of explosives. Armed policemen are patrolling the streets in Manchester. Meanwhile another explosion damaged a water-tower in Warwickshire—Havas.
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