dentity of the aviator in question; Captain Bunce, of the
_Elizabeth_, insists that the airman's name was Smith, but
his account is rather confused, and the most generally
accepted opinion is that he is an officer of the German
navy, which has recently adopted the aeroplane for scouting
purposes. On no other supposition can his presence so far
from land be accounted for. Owing to the facts that he
arrived in the night of Sunday and departed immediately, no
trustworthy information is obtainable."--REUTER.

_(From Our Own Correspondent_.)

TORONTO, Wednesday.

The later editions of the _Sphere_ contain a detailed
account of the extraordinary world-flight accomplished by
Lieutenant Thesiger Smith of the British navy, which sets
at rest the rumours and speculations of the past week.
Lieutenant Smith left London last Friday at 12.30 a.m.
(Greenwich time), and arrived here this afternoon,
descending on the golf links on Scarborough Bluffs. I will
wire full particulars later.

_(From Our Own Correspondent_.)

PARIS, Monday.

The Cross of the Legion of Honour was to-day presented by
the President of the Republic to M. Laurent Rodier, who
accompanied your Lieutenant Thesiger Smith last month on
his adventurous flight around the world. It is understood
that the French Government has taken up the remarkable
invention due to M. Rodier and his English confrere, and
has offered M. Rodier the headship of a new State
aeronautical department.

THE NEGLECT OF GENIUS.

To the Editor of the _Spectator_.

SIR,--The paragraph in the _Times_ of Monday relating to
the honour awarded to M. Rodier, suggests sad reflections
to a patriotic Englishman. We have not as yet heard that
Lieutenant Smith's wonderful achievement has been in any
way recognized by our government. Abroad, genius is
fostered: here, it is slighted. How long shall such things
be?--I am, Sir, etc.,

PRO BONO PUBLICO.

[We have repeatedly declared our hatred of Protection in
every shape and form, so that we shall not be misunderstood
when we say that we cordially endorse our correspondent's
complaint. If the present Government, which in general has
our hearty support, devoted as much energy to the