HOW KING ALBERT MET HIS DEATH
New King To Be Crowned On Friday
PRINCE OF WALES TO ATTEND LATE KING'S FUNERAL
About 2 AM, on Sunday mor- (Special to "Hong Kooz
members the exped- ning Daily Press") Cuy Telegraph, Copyright Tele-itlan with the aid of torches dis- Ordinance, 1891. ! covered the corpse of the King at graphic Bleakages
the foot of a cliff, The King's Received, February 19. 7.30 p.m.}
skull had been broken and to all appearances he was killed on the spot. The corpse was brought 3.30 A.M, to Laaken Castle near Brus- sels where Queen Elizabeth who had had the news broken to her. that her husband had been injur ed in a motor car accident Not until 8.AM were they able to tell the distressed widow the whole
truth. Crown Prince Leopold who is
Brussels, February 19. - Exact detans regarding the man- ner in which the late King Al- bert met his tragic death ware an investigation established at held by the Chief Public Attorney and two examining Magistrates. The evidence gathered on the spot proves that King Albert must have attained the goal he had had in
in Switzerland has been view and had been on his way
immediately informed by telegram back. Не was then tempted to try to scale to the summit of a and is expected to arrive in Brus- treacherous needle of rock known sels on Suriday evening. The entire
Cabinet went to Laarken by the name of Pic de bon Dieu, The ascent could only be perform-"mediately to pay respects to the clinging for several dead Monarch. and subsequently ed by
council meeting whose instances projecting stones held a which all climbers had hitherto decisions will not be published till the Crown Prince returns. used without mishap to keep their after
continue to The Cabinet will hold. But, on Sunday, the stone
transact business of State until became loose as the King was clinging to
carrying the the new King has taken the oath With monarch
it. King Albert of Accession.-Transocean
Min. must have fallen about 40 feet, his skull being then fractured be. tween earth and falling stone. When his corpse was found it was lying feet uppermost supported against the mountain side. A bool of blood had formed around the- head where parts of the brath were to be seen.
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The late King Albert's funeral
will take place on Thursday, there will be mourning ceremonies in the Church of Saint "Gudule, Brussels, where the body will lie In State and afterwards be buried in the Royal Vault in Laeken Castle.
and
Crown
Leopold Prince Princess Astrid, his consort, ar- ived at Brussels on Sunday night. from Switzerland. Their Royal Highnesses were received at the Brussels rallway station by mem- bers of the Government. After receiving expressions of condolence the Royal couple continued their Journey to Laeken Castle.
For the time being the Belgian Cabinet has taken over the execu
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HINDENBURG'S MESSAGE
[Special to the Hong Kong Dally Presa" (Copyright.J]
Berlin, February 18. President von Hindenburg has sent the following cable to Queen Elizabeth of Belgium: "I am deeply moved by the news of the sudden death of His Majesty the King of the Belgians, and I beg you accept the assurance of my sincere and deeply felt sympathy."
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Flags have been hoisted at half mast at the Foreign Office and the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1934.
S'HAI-CANTON AIR SERVICE
Bi-Weekly Service Anticipated
PANIC IN VIENNA Snipers Fire On Sightseers
Vienna, Feb. 19. A panic was created in the Shanghai, Feb. 19.
Meidling district in Vienna, last Arrangements are being made night, when aghting broke out as to extend the Shanghai-Canton crowds of sightseers were inspect- air service so that two planes willing the scene of last week's' fight-
ginning this week-Reuter.
MAIL NEWS
FROM CANTON
LIMITATION OF RUBBER
(From Our Special Correspondent) Price Rise May Be
Canton, Feb. 19,
The Canton Municipal Bank has
round that its business does not maintenance of a justify the
branch office at Wing Hon Road North and another branch at Sal Kwan, which will be closed within a week.
Its head cifice located at Mission.
Offset by Higher Costs
London, February 19. In regard to the difficulties still to be overcome in the rubber re- striction negotiations, the Dutch newspaper Egetenblad,
under-
SOLDIER FOUND SHOT DEAD
Believed To Be Case
Of Suicide
leave each "point every week, be- Ing. Hidden snipers on the roofs Building on the Bund is centrally stands that a big broblem arises / Full details regarding the, tragedy
"the mourning, goes on to say nation is plunged into terrible grief. No words can express the love, gratitude and boundless devotion which officers, non-com- missioned officers and men felt for The Army mourns a their. King.
courage, energy and Chief whose greatness of soul saved the father- land in the tragic hour."-Trans- ocean Kno Min.
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NEW KING "AND QUEEN ARRIVE
Brussels, February 18. Crown Prince Leopold and Crown Princess Astrid arrived here at 10.50 p.m. by special train from Basie and were greeted on the plat- form by the entire Belgian Cabinet. In view of rumours of a Com-
of 'Municipal. flats fred on the police near the George Washington and Indian-Court fats which gives the area the nickname of the American Quarter. A strong force of Heimwehr were rushed to the spot where troops cordoned off the district-Reuter. "...
PARTY POLITICS TO GO
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located for the convenience of the public. A new bank building close by is in the course of construction: and when completed will be one of the biggest and tallest buildings in Canton,
Notes of this bank are still dis- counted between 25. to 87 cents to a dollar. Notes of the Kwangtung Provincial Bank are quoted at 93 to 95 cents a dollar. Contrary to (Specia! to *Hong Kong
" Daily Press"}
a former practice, the fluctuation (Bg Telegraph. Copyright, Tole-
of these government notes is open- graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894-ly quoted by banks and money
Received, February 19. 7-90 p.m.)
The
Vienna, February 19.
the Party abolition of system in Austria was predicted by Dr. Ender, Minister for State Constitution, In the Dollfuss Cabinet and provisional governor of Vorarlverge who spoke in Bledenz. Dr. Eader declared that no fertile constructive work could munist demonstration being plan be any longer expected from party ned for the evening. police, super- rule. Only the so-called "Father- vision was of the strictest characland Front" was qualided to deal ter. only accredited journalists be with the present situation, so that
platform in ing allowed on the
the provisional Government would addition to members of the Ca-in the immediate future make for blaet.
"emotion..
As the train steamed into the station, the railway employees on the platform were overcome with
Prince Leopold, who
& brown suit and a dark overcoat and was bare-beaded. Was very aunburnt. He was aparently too distressed to speak.
wore
The Premier, the Conte de Bro- queville, expressed condolences to the Prince, who then shook hands with members of the Cabinet and with the famous Burgomaster, M. Max.
transition. Dr. Ender said he was firmly convinced that all leading authorities in the Austrian Con- federation and Provisional States would recognise the signs of the times with the result that political parties would leave the stage voluntarily.-Transocean Kuo Min.
Talo-
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press"} · (By Telegraph, Copyright, Messager Ordinance, graphic
1894 Received, February 19, 7-30 p.m.)
Vienna, February 19. The Chief of Police was notified Then the Royal couple reentered by a telegram at midday on Mon- the train and proceeded to the day that some unknown hand had at committed a dynamite attack on Lacken, members of the Cabinet the overland highpower cable private station at the Palace standing on the platform bare from Blenna westwards. Further
beaded-Reuter.
BODY EMBALMED The body of King Albert was em- balmed to-night in preparation for the state funeral, by the King's two doctors with experts
Chancellery and the Reichstag.nursing sister. Sunday evening papers featuring the news on the front page, give expressions of real sorrow caused here by the tragic tiding as well as the profound esteem entertained for the deceased Monarch.-Trans- ocean Kuo Min.
LEBRUN TO ATTEND FUNERAL
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The Court.. Chaplain and two to- nuns are watching the body night and prayers for the repose of the King's soul will be offered all through the night.
LYING IN STATE
Later.
The baty of King Albert is ly- ing in state at the Palace at Lae-
tive pending the ceremony of ad- [Special to the "Hong Kong Dallyken, dressed in the khaki uniform
ministation of the Oath of Loyalty to the Constitution
the new
King which has been arranged to take place on Friday,
Until long after dawn thousands and thousands of people thronged In the vicinity of the Royal Palace in Brussels, over 150,000 names having already "been entered in the list of mourners.
One of the first to pay homage to the dead King was Archduke Otto of Hapsburg, claimant to the.
throne of Hungary.
The Crown Princess of Italy will not partake in the funeral ceremonies as it is understood that
she is enceinte.
"Press" (Copyright.)1
Paris, February 18.
The President of the Republic, M. Lebrun will personally travel
to Brussels in order to attend King Albert's funeral The
detalls are not yet known. Trans- ocean Kuo Min.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Special Correspondent)
London, Feb. 20. Following are the Silver Quota, tions on the London market to day:-
Feb. 20 Feb. 17
20.3/8 20.9/18 20.7716
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Spot Forward The London on New York cross-
of a Lieutenant-General with the rate at the closing to-day was Grand Cordon of the Order of 5.144. Leopold on his breast. -
The head is bandaged but the face is serene.
The hands are joined round a whole of little ivory crucifix which WRS Frances scarcely less stirred" by ❘ made by negroes and given to the,
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EX-KAISER DEEPLY TOUCHED
Doorn, February 18, The ex-Kaiser was returning
was informed of the death of King Albert. He turned, pale and was, deeply touched, retiring to his apartment where he remained for some time in solitary mediation.
Later, he said that the death of
changers.
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Canton, Feb. 19. Complete change in the present provincial administration will be effected in accordance with a re- solution
Private Albert Lowe of "B" Company, South Wales Borderers was found shot dead in Murray Barracks at 8 o'clock last evening.
were not available up to a late hour from the fact that the percentage
deceased shot himself with a service of restriction to be enforced will last night, but it is believed that the be so large that there is still
The deceased question as to whether the rise in rifle in a small room attached to prices will not be outweighed by the Sergeants Mess the ensuing sharp rise in the cost was about 24 years of age, and the of production, according to a body had been taken to the Military
Hospital, message received here from the Amsterdam correspondent of the "London Financial Times."-Reu- ter.
BRITAIN LOSES
tial. It has been given in France and America.
Until recently it was given here, and as long as it was available we were able to keep a grip on the in- portant records, and compete BUC-
ALL RECORDS cessfully in foreign markets. It has
no been withdrawn, doubtless for motives of economy.
The aviation industry is demand- Weing a renewal of this support. On
of the recent fourth 97 Of Them--And plenary session of the Kuomintang
Heaven't Got One CEC. at Nanking, which decided that hereafter each province is to be governed by a civil governor Instead of a provincial government committed.
confirmation While offcial
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lacking, the Nanking authorities have suggested to Canton that Mr. Yang Yung Tal, Secretary General of the Nanking Military Commis sion,, be appointed civil governor
Kwangtung. Both of
General Chiang Kai Shek, Chairman of the Commission, and Mr. Wang Ching Wel President of the Executive Yuan, strongly recommended Mr. Yang for the post:
Mr. Yang Ying Tai is a native of Kwangtung and was formerly Provincial Commissioner" of Fin- ance during the regime of General Mo Yung Hsin in 1920.
(Special Air Mail Service.1
London, Feb. 3, This country has now lost ovary world's air record. There are 97 possible world's air records, and not one of them is held by Great Britain
You not long ago we hold the three "key" records-distance in a straight line, height, and speed.
These are now held by France, i America, and Italy respectively.
The other records are less import- ant because they are mostly restrict- ed in some way, either to aircraft of certain types or sites, or carrying certain loads over specified distances
adherent of General Chiang Rai Shek, Mr. Yang Yung Tal is a very cords. France has 47. capable oficial and takes a keen interest in organising work. The present imposing anance building when he WELS Commissioner of facing Wing Hon Road was built Finance here.
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the one hand technical progress : is greatly helped by record-breaking. For instance, the present high speed of R.A.F. seroplanes is mainly due to lessons in engine design learned in the Schneider Trophy competi- tion. British constructors have received large orders from abroad as the result of the technical excellence of these RA.F. types
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This economy is false economy.
MEDICAL MISSIONARY'S
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£14,800
(Special Air Mail Service)
and a
None the less about twenty of
London, Feb. 3. them are considered of first class Dr. Lilian Enid Watney, a medi- A close importance. They are mostly held cal missionary in China,
by Franco. Of the 97 possible remember of the brewery family. America who died in Hankow last October, holds 20. The remainder are divid- has left one-third of her property to the China Inland Mission.An- ed between Germany, and Italy.
The loss by us of the more im other third goes to her brother, Dr. effect on our aircraft exporting also a medical missionary, and the- portant records may have a serious Martyn Herbert Watney, who is trade, in which so far we have remainder to her sister, Misa May managed to retain a leading post-Evelyn Wainey. tion, in spite of strong competition Her property in England has from America.
Canton. Feb. 19. Native of refining companies are doing good business following the big drop in prices of crude oil and sulphuric acid and the encourage ment the government has given to this industry.
The possession by a country at world's records is a guarantee of the ability of its designers, and therefore our constructors now .com- pete with French and American constructors under à definite bandi- cap.
Each can of petroleum is now sold at $3.50, and the demand is brisk. On the other hand, the
The reason for our loss, of these price of imported crude oil has records is not any falling off in skill dropped to $60 Hong Kong cur- on the part of British constructora. rency per ton, the normal price The expense of attempts on the $100 HK Consequently three "key" records and the dozen petroleum is sold at the present or so "important" records ir auch low price.
that Air Ministry backing is essen:
beirig.
Although the Nanking Ministry
of Finance fixed the import tariff on crude oil at a high rate, the Canton Government refused to abide by the new rate and scaled it, down to a low point. In this
011 refining business way,
in any other province.
in
Canton, Feb. 19. The section of the Canton-
Hankow Hallway from Lokchang
to the border of Hunan is now re-
completion.
the news of King's tragic death King when he visited the Congo from his morning walk when he Kwangtung is more profitable than than Belgium. The Press are unein 1928. animous in pointing out that the The purple coverlet on the bed King's untimely end is felt in is spread with branches of white France as a national sorrow and lac, while the table in front holds the part played in the War by the a large crucifix, two candelabra of late King is specially stressed.
Highted candles and a stoup of holy hearing Immediately on
the water. news, the President despatched the
The city is overwhelmed with King Albert, who was privileged ported to be being pushed toward The road foundation extending chief of his Military Cabinet to ex grief. The great sorrow that has to be popular in his country, means, press his sy ppathy to the Belgium struck the nation is particularly a great, bereavement, because his fron, Lokchang to Talshekman has Ambassador.)
Minister noticeable among the poorer peo-popularity kept together his pee-teen bullt, and five tunnels on this Foreign Barthou and War Minister ple, who are
not attempting tople and things which otherwise section are now under construction. Marshal Petain both issued state-hide their grief.-Reuter,
might have been divided.-Reuter. The construction of the other two
ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE ments to the Press that France has PRINCESS UNABLE TO TRAVEL lost in King Albert a great friend
Rome, February 18.
Washington, February 18, “. An unconfirmed report from President Roosevelt, I a mess- and humanity a great hero,
Premier Doumergue accompanied Naples states that the Crown Prin age to Queen Elizabeth: says he by Ministers Tardieu and Heriot cess of Italy (formerly Princess was inexpressibly shocked to learn LATE KING FALLS FROM CLIFF will go to Brussels on Monday to Marie-Jose of Belgium) will not be of the untimely death of King Al-
pay the last respects to the dead able to attend her father's funeral bert. King, returning to Paris the same as her medical advisers have for- evening. President Le Brun. Fore-bidden her to travel. It is under ign Minister Barthou and War stood that her bady is expected. Minister -Marshal Petain will go to The report adds that the Crown Brussels later to attend the Fu-Prince, with the King of Italy, neral-Transocean Kuó Min."" will leave for Brussels to-morrow.
-Reuter,
Crown Prince Umbarto is repre- The senting the King of Italy. Prince Consort Heinrich will re- present Holland, and it is expect- ed that the Prince of Wales will come as King George's deputy, Transocean Kuo Min..
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Brussels, Feb. 18.
King Albert of the Belgians whose tragic death appears in a different light according to latest information, which makes it clear that the King was not a victim of a motor car crash' but of an ac- cident while climbing one of the steep cliffs which is characteristic
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roundings of the river. Meuse where he used to take long walks
COUNTRY IN DEEP MOURNING
The Italian Crown Prince and Crown Princess left Nagles for Rome at 10 a.m.
Stockholm, February 18.
A
tunnels on the section from Tal- shekman to the border will be started at an early date.
It is understood that actual ser- vice on the section from Lokchang to: faishekman will be begun tbis. year--Central Press.
Canton, Feb. 19.
The Government and people of the United States condole with Her Majesty in her great personal In order to facilitate navigation loss and the people of Belgium in on the West River which is full the loss of a ruler so universally et reefs, the Fort Altairs Hureau beloved, whose energy and wisdom of the Reconstruction Department were so devoted to the ideals of has decided to build light houses peace and jurtice between the na- along this river. tions of the world.
It is learned that survey work is now under way. Erection will be started as soon as it is Anished. theCentral Press.
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[Special to the "Hong Kong Daly
Mrs. Roosevelt, he added, joined Press" (Copyright.)I
The Crown Prince will go on
him in heartfelt sympathy. "I Brussels, Feb. 18. to Brussels by special train, and The whole country is plunged will be accompanied by King Vic- shall always be grateful for of the countryside around the pic into deep mourning by the King's tor Emmanuel unless the King's Privilege of friendship with your turesque town of Namur. The King death The Senate, and doctors advise against It in view splendid husband. I have a deep ined Belgium, King Albert reply-
sense of personal loss.” who was passionately fond of Chamber have been immediately of his recent chili.
ing to the Kaiser's taunt of "You've.. mountaineering and who was ac-
will assemble on convoked and
It is understood that the Crown A GREAT MAN
Mr. Cordell Hull, the Secretary lost everything with the words, customed to spend several weeks Monday. The Government have Princess will stay with the Queen
CHINESE ESTEEM every year in the alps liked to go issued a proclamation expressing | at Quirinal Palace, Rome.-Reuter of State, has sent a message to "Net, my soul."-Renter::
the Belgian Foreign Minister, ex-
Shanghai, February 19. from prolonged absence
pressing great sorrow at the pass-
Chinese in all walks of life de- Brussels was inadvisable, and take profound grief at the loss of the SWEDISH MOURNING recreation amid the beautiful sur, leader whose value. had been prov-・ athie Court will go into mourning of a great King and a great
ed in peace as well as in war and stating that Belgium now places ing for three weeks in honour of man, who did much to cement plore the untimely death of King.
teem in China, her hopes on the heir of three the memory of King Albert, The true friendship between Belgium Albert, who was held in high, es- usually alone.. The cils here are
parents of the new Queen, Prince and the United States Renter great-Monarchs,
Paris, February 18: 650 feet high, and while climb-
The corpse
will be solemnly and Princess Carl of Sweden, will
The French, Government have ing one of them the King would
transferred on Monday from Laa- leave for Brussels on Tuesday." The appear to have slipped and fallen ken Castle to the Brussels Palace Crown Prince Gustav Adolf will ordered omcial mourning for a about forty feet. The King who where it will He in state until the represent the King at the funeral month for King Albert-Reuter.
KING ALBERT: KKPLY TO It is recalled that the ex-Chin- left Brussels accompanied by a
BUKAKER'S TAUNT VÄÄ ese Foreign Minister, Mr. T. V. single valet, left the car in the funeral which will take place on
Thursday.
London, February-19, Boong, as decorated by him dur- The British newspapers to-daying his tour of Europe after the devote columns to the accounts of World Economic Conference-Reu- of the Belglans over the wireless the. King of the Belgians, death, to ter
time the world-wide tributes, memoirs FEINCE OF WALES TO this evening, at the same paying a warm tribute to the late and pletures, recalling the deadSATTEND FUNERÁL“
monarch's activities during war It is orcial that the Prince King King. -nearest village which placed it-A
On the occasion of King Albert's It is learned that His Majesty and peace, notably the famous of Wale will repre self in communication with Brus-
berton February isels, whereupon a relief expedition death the War Minister issued an King George will probably be re- "Punch" cartoon of October 1814, George at the funeral of the late
bert against the background- of Renter immediately set out for the miss-order to-day to the Army in which, presented at the funeral of Albert depleting the Kaiser and King Al-King
after prescribing the wearing of by one of this song-Reuter ing King
neighbourhood of the village of
The new King, Leopold I will Marche. les Dames near Namur and told the valet to expect him take oath of accession on Friday. back in about an hour. When hisTransocean Kuo Min. Toyal master did not returzi
in the specided time the valet be- [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily coming uneasy telephoned the
Press" (Copyright, IT
Brussels, February 18.
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LONDON TRIBUTE
London, February 18. Sir John Simon personally an- nounced the death of King Albert
It is pointed out that his inter eats in China. were centered in economic development and techni-
cal assistance.
beer valued at £14,810, with net Jeft zame. She personalty the jewelery and certain personal ef fects to two sisters....
A DENIAL
London, Feb. 19. The secretary of the Surrey Cricket Club states it is not a fact that Jardine resigned the Surrey. captaincy-Reater.
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