THE USES OF "WIRELESS."

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 852, 25 June 1910, Page 4

THE USES OF "WIRELESS."

PROGRESS IN AMERICA. The proposal of tho New Zealand Government to establish a number of wireless telegraphy 'stations in New Zealand is engaging the attention of Mr. E. A. Mayne, the representative of a large American corporation, who is at present in Auckland. Mr. Maynel who has been in America for several 'years past, is a New Zealander, he being a native of Wanganui. His corporation deals largely in "wireless," and he is now spying out the 1 ground in New Zealand with a view to tie- extension of the business of his principals to the Dominion. He will leave in a few days for Wellington, .where he will interview the Prime Minister in reference to the proposed New Zealand stations. Speaking'to an Auckland "Herald" representative, _ Mr. _ Mayne stated that very rapid strides in the use of wireless telegraphy are now being made in the States. Every vessel carrying more than 50 passengers, ha- says, is compelled to be equipped with the wireless apparatus, and the utility of the equipment is now being so universally recognised that : every ferry and tug steamer, aud even fishing boats, are being fitted up with it, and there are, he states, some 4000 or 5000 wireless stations' ill America, of which his company have control of about 200. There are also some 60,000 amateur stations, many of these being in charge of boys who have taken up the subject as a hobby. The system is also largely entering into competition with the land" lines for the conveyance of ordinary messages, but tho principal use of "wireless," of course, is the invaluable aid that it affords to vessels at sea in time of stress and storm. During the year 1909 no-fewer than 30 vessels, owned in, or trading to, America, were rescued through tho aid of "wireless." Tho total lives saved were upwards of 5000, whilst the value of the property rescued is estimated at upwards of £4,000,000.