Many Francs

France has the strongest air fleet in the world. But the U. S. holds all the important records--speed, endurance, distance. Therefore, Laurent Eynac, whom Premier Poincare has promoted from Under Secretary to High Commissioner of Aviation, has offered valuable prizes as his first official act: 200,000 francs for speed; 150,000 francs for seaplane speed; 100,000 francs for a distance flight. The French will not easily beat Lieut. "Al" Williams' 266.59 miles per hour, and Macready & Kelly's transcontinental flight of 2,600 miles.