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Show uu OUR AEROPLANE SERVICE , IS POOR. Called to a conference with the sec ' retary of war, Glenn L, Martin, the famous aviator, is to meet H. C Watts in Ogden this afternoon, on his way east. The two are close friends and J both are interested in improving the ( aeroplane corps of the United States j army, as a part of tlo general pre- ' paredness movement. Mr. Watts says the American army, in its aeroplane service, has much to ' learn from Europe. Our aviation ex-(hlbltlons ex-(hlbltlons on the Mexican border have l been a source of humiliation. Al-, Al-, though Americans wore the inventors c of the flying machine and the first aviators, they have fallen behind " France, Germany and even England in flying machines and in skill in navigating tho air. Wo must arouse ourselves on this j branch of self-defense. The secretary of war is making no r mistake in calling to his assistance an . experienced aviator of tho ability; of Glenn L. Martin. l |