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48 but be greatly stimulated. . _ Production in America is forcing the manufacturer to either curtail his output or go after additional business in foreign markets. The whole of the Far East with its teeming population is awakening to the fact that modern methods of living are superior to the old order of things. Changes are oc- curring with startling rapidity throughout the Orient and America with such splendid merchant fleets at her disposal, was never in a better position than now to sell her prod- ucts in the markets over beyond the sunset. Negotiations Terminated for White Star Sale The plan of the International Mer- cantile Marine to dispose of the White Star fleet to Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd., London, for approximately $35,- 000,000 has fallen through, according to cable advices July 17 from Mor- gan, Grenfell & Co. and P. A. S. Complete C HE first channel steel hull to be constructed for Great Lakes service, was completed toward the end of April at the plant of the Canadian Locomotive Co., Ltd., Kings- ton, Ont., Canadian representatives for this type of construction, under the patents, of Louis Henley, Rome, Ne). ‘ The hull is a 250-yard dump scow of tunnel type, 105 feet in length, MARINE REVIEW Franklin, president of International, to John H. Thomas, vice president. The announcement came as a surprise in that it was believed in marine circles that the negotiations lacked only a few details to bring them to completion. Shipping men expressed not only amazement, but also fear that Mr. Franklin’s hope of divesting him- self of all foreign affiliations to clear the way for the establishment of an all-American shipping company have received a setback. It was common report that Mr. Franklin was anxious to acquire. the American Merchant and United States lines in the for- mation of his American company, but it is considered doubtful that he will be able to win over the shipping board as long as he operates foreign tonnage. The shipping board recently an- nounced that it would ask bids for the American Merchant and United States line services, but stipulated that the purchaser must be in a po- annel Steel 28 feet 4 inches in beam, and 9 feet 4 inches in depth, with the pocket doors opening through the top of the tunnel, permitting the scow to be run aground, if necessary, to discharge her load without injury to the pocket doors. The owner of this scow, is the Frontenac Dredging Co., Toronto, Ont. This hull is one of a number of various types constructed under the August, 1926 sition to guarantee all-American oper- ation. Stockholders of the International Mercantile Marine on June 17 ap- proved the proposal to sell the White Star line for $35,000,000 cash, or partly for cash and partly for credit, with a provision limiting the Interna- tional Mercantile Marine company’s competition in certain trade routes. Swiss Navigation Exhibit An international exhibition for in- land navigation and _ utilization of hydraulic power will be held at Basle, Switzerland from July 1 to Sept. 15. By arranging this international exhibition, the government of Basle, intends to celebrate the opening of the new Rhine harbor. The terminal of the highway of international trade extends from the sea, far into the Continent. This new harbor will make Basle a clearing center for trade and traffic between overseas countries and the heart of Europe. Dump Scow same system, and is of unusual inter- est, because of the simplified methods © used in construction and the unique properties of the completed struc- ture. Fabrication and complete erec- tion of the hull took place under cover and when completed it was launched through a large door, into the St. Lawrence river. Structural steel channels, 12 inches by 20.7 pounds were used throughout in the hull con- END VIEW OF THE TWO HALVES OF THE CHANNEL STEEL DUMP SCOW DURING CONSTRUCTION. MADE LEVER CLAMP FOR BRINGING THE FAYING FLANGES NOTE.—THE SPECIALLY INTO CLOSE ‘CONTACT