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SALE of
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NOW ON
SPECTACULAR REVIEW OF COLONY FORCES AT HAPPY VALLE
His Honour the Chief Jintice,
Mr. A.D.A. Macgregor, and Mrs. Macgregor, accompanied by the Puisne Judge, Mr. R. E. Lindsell," left, arriving at St. John's Cathe
yesterday.(King's Studio),
KING LIGHTS CHAIN OF LE
2,000 BEACONS
THOUSANDS COLLAPSE AT
ROYAL PROCESSION
THEIR MAJESTIES CHEERED TO
ECHO AT PALACE
London, To-day. Tremendous crowds in the West End last
dral for the Thanksgiving Service night celebrated the Jubilee and witnessed the illuminations, which were on an unprecedented scale.
ARMISTICE
ATMOSPHERE
RECALLED Dancing In Trafalgar Square
The great crowd outside Buckingham Palace were thrilled when Their Majesties appeared on the floodlit balcony for 12 minutes, smiling and waving. The crowd cheered most lustily, waved handkerchiefs and Union Jacks, threw up their hats and sang "For he's a jolly good fellow" and the National Anthem.
· LONDON'S GALA' NIGHT
Later at 10 o'clock, the King, by pressing a small electric London, Today. switch in the Palace, gave the signal for the Jubilee bescons to London has certainly nerer ex-blaze in all parts of the British Isles. His Majesty's touch ig- perienced such a night since the nited a great pyre in Hyde Park, after which 2000 beacons blaz-
ed on the heights from Land's End to John o'Groats. Armistice. The good-natured; ré- velry continued unabated to the of collapse during the Royal Procession. Thirty-seven were taken West End all night long, with tire-to hospital and one died. — Reuter.
·less merrymakers and sightseers singing, cheering, kissing polcemen and, clambering on to the running- boards' of every available vehicle, oblivions of its destination. One taxi carried ten passengers.
At 3 am. Piccadilly was block- ed from end to end by 2,000 cars. Dancing, occurred round the Nel-| son Column, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square was the scene of balloon fighting, and there were still crowds outside Buck- Ingham Palace at I a.m. long after the last light had been ex- tinguished in the windows"
A striking contrast was a section of the 'crowd who made a pilgrimage to the Cenotaph in the early hours, some laying wreaths,
OFFICIAL FLIGHT OVER CITY The Prime Minister, Miss Ishbel MacDonald, Lord and Lady london- ́dery and Lord' and Lady. Heilaham ascended from Croydon aéndrome at 3 p.m. for an eighty minutes' flight over outskirts of the city, watching the flood-lighting and the burning beacons. Mr. MacDonald, speaking over the wireless from Croydon during the flight, said that it was a most wonderful sight..
All the morning papers are most completely filled with a dea cription and photographis Jubilee.Reuter.
al-
of the
FRENCH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Slight Advantage For The Government
Paris, Today.
· A slight | advantage for the parties supporting the Government 'and also for the Communists st the expense of the Boolalists is shown by the results, of the French Muni- cipal election on Sunday.
The first ballot, however, gave & decisive result in less than half of the contesta and a second ballot in necessary for the remainder,
M. Chlappe, former chief of Police in Paris, was elected-Reu-
ter.
GRAN CHACO PEACE!-
CONFERENCE:
It transpires that ambulance men dealt with over 7,000 cases
P. 1. REVOLT DESCRIBED AS POLITICAL IN ORIGIN
Hayden's Message To Bedridden
Governor-General
Detroit, to-day, Governor-General Murphy of the Philippines has entered the Harper Hospital for treatment for influenza and sinus trouble, If this is improved he will un- dergo an operation for the re- moval of his' tonsils,
Governor Murphy yesterday received a telephone call from, Sénator Hayden saying that the Philippines uprising was politi- cal rather than economic in origin-Reuter.
ITALIAN KILLED IN ABYSSINIA
Murderer Carries Body Across Border
TRACKS LEFT IN SAND
Rome, To-day.
A soldier, stated, to be. an. Italian subject, was killed and robbed of his arms in Cogula, Eritrea, by
a warauder when he went to draw water from the river last Saturday,
The body was found in 'Ila- linn territory, with the tracks of the murderer leading · to- wards the border.
The incident is regarded here as rather serious showing that Abyssala cennot or will not maintain order on the fron tier-Reuter.
COALITION
GOVT. FOR SPAIN
Lerraux Again At The Helm
2,000 PRISONERS LIBERATED
Amnesty Throughout South Africa
His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Pec}, K.B.E. K.C.M.G..., in- specting the Volunteers at the Volunteers' Headquarters yesterday.—” (King's Studio)
A photogra 5 taken shortly before, the Thanksgiving Service at St. John's Cathedra yesterday morning,-(King's' Bludio),.
KING'S MESSAGE TO
THE EMPIRE
TREMENDOUS CROW
AT CEREMONY
OVER 50 COLLAPSE IN
BROILING SUN
PLANES SWOOP DOWN PAST SALUTING BASE
The Racecourse presented a scene of unus magnificence this morning, when the Silver Jub Review took place in brilliant sunshine under flawless blue sky.
1. The first to arrive on the ground were the Indian continge consisting of the 1/8 Punjab Regiment and the Hong Kong- "their tall martial figures and swarthy faces. They were folk. Singapore Brigade, Royal Artillery, their coloured turbans set, off by the Welch Fusiliers, the Lincolnshire Regiment, the Lancashire Regiment, the Royal Marines, whose silver-op helmets glittered bravely in the sunshine, and the men of Royal Navy in white, making a brilliant contrast with the of the soldiers.
The stands were packed to capselty by Government off and officers of the Navy, Army and Air Force accompanie their wives and friends, while the members' enclosure was one solid mass of humanity, the uniforms, of the officers and @dany-coloured dresses of the European and Chinese ladies" gi the appearance of a parterre of flowers. Hundreds of sc children watched from benches placed by the railings in of the stands.
The 1st Mountain Battery, which NEIGHBOURLY
fired the Royal Salute of 21 guns during the feu de joie, was situated just in front of the Happy Valley
FROM MY HEART I THANK Golf Club
MY BELOVED
London, To-day,
The surrounding buildings, and allsides presented an Inspiring alkht with thonumda of Chinese spectators, every roof-top and vant- age point being occupied.3")
PACKED TRAMS
RELATIONS
WITH MAC
Portuguese Delega To The Goveri
INTERCHANGE OF MESSA
"I detlicate myself anew to your service for the years that may still be given me sald His Majesty King George in a broad- The trama there was a special Cape Town. To-day. cast address to the Empire last night. As I passed this morn-service running from the Valley to On the occasion of the visit A general amnesty throughout ing through the cheering multitude and thought how all these Cafeway Bay and Kennedy Town-Portuguese delegation from South-Africa freed nearly 2,000 25 years had brought me my country and Empire how could I were packed to capacity and long Excellency the Governor of prisoners yesterday morning and fail to be most deeply moved. Words cannot express my after the spectacle had commenced, enabled them to participate in thoughts or feelings. I can only say that the Queen and I thank spectators were still streaming to-to His Excellency the Gover the Jubilee celebrations.
you from the depths of our hearts.
wards the boundary, roads of the Hong Kong, the following "I look back on the past with thankfulness to God. My Valley.
were exchanged:- people and I have come through great trials and difficultles to- Stubbe Road, which gave an ex-Palacio do Governo, gether and they are not yet over."
cellent view of the parade, was
Macau packed with motor-cars.
It is estimated that over 50,000 poor throughout the country at tended free meals given at the expense of Sir Abe, Bailey in honour of the Jubilee.
Lord: Clarendon, the Governor- General, asked the assembly of 5,000 diners at Rose Bank to say "God Save the King," upon which the whole gathering rose and sang the National Anthem in the most fervid manner. — Reuter.
SERVICE IN ST. PAUL'S
Huge Congregation At Thanksgiving
His Majesty said he was grieved
The Boys Scouts and Guides were et the numbers still unemployed given special, facilities for viewing and urged all to have sympathy the parade, being accomodated on and therefore help, not the least the rails.
4 de Málo de 1985 Excelentissimo Senhor Wi Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.D. Ilustre Governador "da":
“.............de Hongkong. Excelencia: Em, meu nome,
those disabled during the war., The Governor's Baluting base and "Other anxieties may be in store, flag-mast was situated between the he continued, "but I am persuaded Members' and Public enclosures on desta Colonia de Macau, egy to think that with God's help they the spot usually occupied by the Vossa Excelencia e a Colonis London, to-day.. crn all be overcome if we mest Band during the races, while the Hongkong vivas felicitacoes A congregation of 4,500 persons them with confident courage and march past took place over the grass passagem do 25 anniversario attended the special service of unity, so I look to the fature with and cinder tracks, the dividing rails coracao de Sun Majestade Jubilee Thanksgiving Held yesterday faith and hope". afternoon for the people at St. Paul's Cathedral.
AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO HIS MAJESTY Message From Religious The Dean read a message from
Leaders
the King which stated that: "The King and Queen recall with thank- fulness in their hearts the blessings|
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Pope's Message To Their Majesties
London, to-day. His Holiness the Pope, in a con-
New York, Today. vouchsafed to them during the last The World Fellowship of 25 momentous years in the history Faiths Jubilee Celebration of this country, and it was in a gratulatory telegram to His Majesty, which was attended by the reli-spirit of profound thankfulness to offered "Heartfelt salutations on gious leaders of many denomina-Almighty God that Their Majesties these 25 years of enlightened and tions, passed a resolution yes were enabled to join with their peo-beneficent rule, and I offer a prayer terday "conveying to the King-ple to-day In this lastingly Impres that God may bless you and Her Emperor our appreciation of the sive ceremony." British Wireless Majesty the Queen with length of religious tolerance, progress and Service.. equity enjoyed by about 500,- 000,000-members of the various States united under his gracious und inspiring leadership." Reuter.
FRANCO-SOVIET TREATY
Secret Clauses Hotly Denied
days and happiness, and with the consolidation and success of your labours for the peace and prosperity
having been removed,
Jorge V. Em dia de tao Altogether there were about jubilo para toda a grande Naco 2,600 ranks on parade.
The glesa, amiga secular e antiga Royal Navy was represented. by de Portugal, cu o e... Coloni a composite battalion consisting, Macau, associando-nos, com i of three companies of scamen simpatia a vossa alegria, fa from H.M.S. Hermes, H.M.S. calorosos votos pela longa conf.
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cao do fell reinado de Sun M tads o Rei Jorge V, pelat pros HONG KONG LISTENS dades da vossa glorioen Nacao IN TO JUBILEE especial, pelas de Colonia de l
kong. St. Paul's Service Very Distinct
The relay from Daventry, through
SENATOR KILLED IN of your realm."British Wireless the Hong Kong Broadcasting Sta
AIR CRASH
Sponsor Of Philippines
Independence Move
Macon, To-day.';
Service
Roosevelt's Message To The King
London, To-day
tion Z.B.W., of the Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's London, was clearly heard by local rádio listeners yesterday afternoon,
The running commentary by the announcer, visualising to the Hong Kong people the progress of the
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Apresentando os meus cumprimentos a Vossa Excel os mons respeito a Lady Pea screvome, com a mais aita (sideracao e estima,
De Vossa Excèlancia, atento venerador. (Sd.) Anthio Jose Bern
de Miranda Governador.
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WEATHER REPORT
Yangtze Valley and
moderately, high - pressure from it to the Pacife to the
Japan Depressions are
Senator Bronson Cutting was President Roosevelt, in his mes-Procession along the route, was, at among the three persons known sage to the King yesterday said: times indistinct owing to the co-A weak anticyclone to have been killed when the "It is gratifying to contemplate the final roar of cheering by the mal transcontinental air liner Sky wise and steadfast influence Your titudes thronging the route, but the Paris, To-day Chief crashed near Atlanta, Mis Majesty has exercised for a quar-reception of the service from the
Cathedral was very clear, The quai d'Orany has declared souri, yesterday, Reuterter of a century, that there is no foundation what Senator Bronson Cutting, who Many traditions which we in the soever for the report that the was a printer and publisher, was United States have in common with La Paz, To-day. It is ofcially
"Don ́Alejandro --Lerraux has Pri co-Soviet Treaty includes se- returned to the Senate by New the British people permit us to un- announced that the Foreign Minis- formed another, Coalition Govern, orat... clauses, and, denies that Mexico in 1927 in the Republ derstand how deeply stirring- to- considered the question of can interest He was joint day's anniversary must be to your
It says that sponsor of the Hawes-Cutting | Majesty's subjects. ment was pu- BIl1, designed to give. Indepen, we share their rejoicing "—Bri-
dence to the Philippines.k Hah Wireless Bers)
Madrid To-day
tere of Bolivia and Paraguay are ment with the Catholica, whose meeting at Buenos Aires "within a leader, Don Gil) Robles, has accent; fortnight to discus: peace in the ed the Portfolio of Minister of WaT. Gran Chico.Hagter,
Reuter.
blished in full-
RAILROAD, RETIREMENT: #ACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
the north-east of Ralpingz morth Manchur
|latively low to the meat and
east of
Washington, To-day, -- The Bu- for to de preme Court has declared the Rall- Obter road Retirement Act unconstitu- north-eas