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CHAPTER IV
through it. Magnus turned" back into the room.
Christina looked up from the reports she had kept and said with a trace of Impatience: "Yes, My Lord Treasurer?",
Magnus came quickly toward her and took her in his arms.
"It is so long since I have seen you" he said ardently.
"I saw you yesterday" she answered with a smile,
"To me that" is long ago" he said passionately.
HONG I KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1934,
ANZAC DAY IN HONG KONG
GLOWING TRIBUTE TO WAR
TIME HEROES
Dinner At Volunteer Headquarters
There was a gathering of over seventy at the Annual Dinner of the Anzac Company held last "I am not an idle woman, Mag-night at Volunteer Headquarters nus" she said with irritation, as Lieut. C. de S. Robertson, Officer she disengaged herself from his Commanding the Company pro- Aage was not the only one embrace. "I have a war on my posed the toast of the "Anzacs"
hands,"
and "in 50 doing recalled the glorious. deeds of those brave men who fought so vallantly in the War.
around" the court who had noticed
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"You are going to marry "the national hero?"
The look of the Lord Treasurer's face was not pleasant as he fol- lowed her out of the room.
the feeling and disapproved of which Christina, and Magnus had for each other. The proverbial
"You are petulant, Magnus, and searchlight which 'finshes on
I have no time to soothe you. throne
had brought
The Parliament awaits us." cautious whispers and shrugs of the shoulders to those close enough to see. The Chancellor, who saw and heard everything, gave no sign of what he felt. but he had no admiration for Magnus. except in his official capacity." He was. he admitted
Lord good Treasurer.
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"Oh, well," he said to himself. "every girl, even If she is the ruler of a country, wants romance and has a right to it. Christina is still young and may do foolish things but she has a level head, "There is no cause for alarm,"
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The great hall was crowded as the "Queen entered and mounted the "throne.
"We are enger" she said, "to see our victorious cousin, Prince Palatine Charles Gustavus.”
At the mention of that name. the Parliament set up a shout At a and the trumpets sounded, sign from the Chancellor the door bero was thrown open and the few
entered. He walked to the throne, and kissed the Queen's knelt hand. She bade him "rise
and But, despite the reassurance he kissed him on both cheeks. gave" himself, he gave immediate "Welcome, cousin. For the great thought to the marriage which victory you have won, Sweden is must make the succession to the grateful." throne
Fete
"For lind
the Fatherland, Your enough to provide at the moment Majesty, no sacrifice is too great. a suitor for Christina's hand, who Our enemy is in retreat and our was suitable in every way.
standards fly over the fields of The man was Prince Charles, a their dead" be answered. not too close, not too distant cousin of Christina's. He was the hero of the hour, for he had won great victories for Sweden in the war which had raged so many years. There was no dissenting voice at court-as there would be none in all the country-to Oxen stlerna's plan that Christina and Charles should
marry. . Only Christina. herself; hesitated.
"We will consider it another time" she would say and talk of other matters.
There was an added reason why the Chancellor and the other members of the cabinet wished for the marriage. Money was need "ed, and badly, for carrying on the war. In the enthusiasm which would follow the announcement of the approaching marriage, the people would gladly, bear the extra burden which would be placed upon them,
The Chancellor and the Lord Treasurer saw eye to eye in the matter. Waiting for Christina to appear before 'Parliament one day. they had a few words, together in the chamber just off the throne
room.
"After thirty years of war" Oxenstiefma sald. "Sweden's mo- ment has arrived. Prince Charles' victories have set the country aflame," The Parliament is carried away, also. Now is the moment my Lord Treasurer, to ask for money for fresh armies."
"I agree, Your Excellency." The appearance of the hero should be useful at this point." There was dry cynicism in Magnus' tone.
"If now also the Queen would consent to announce her betrothal to Prince Charles "
That, too, would be useful. There would" be 鼈 wave patriotic enthusiasm that would float a considerable budget. You have only to glance at these re- porta to discover how badly we need it."
At this moment, Christina en- tered the room.
In a quiet, even tone, The Queen said: "O our, desd, too."
"They died heroes. They died happy for their Fatherland."
"Now is the time, Your Majesty, to send fresh armies to crush It was the Chancellor speaking. There was a great shout of approval.
these
barbarians."
"This is not an ordinary war for treasure or conquest" cried the Bishop of Ode. *It is for our God."
"God is being invoked in many lands these days," responded the Queen:
"When the enemy invokes God. that is blasphemy, Your Majesty," said the Bishop of Ode.
"I wish I had your, confidence. Bishop."
"We must proceed relentlessly to take advantage of this victory" sald Oxenstierna. "We must make them pay to the teeth.”
"You will not get more spoils without more war" said Prince Charles, "and I am ready to go
on with it."
"You have all spoken" said the Queen-nobles, bishops, soldiers. I have heard all your voices, but what of the peasants?" She turn ed toward the peasant delegation. "You peasants have fought this war. What have you to say "
There was no response to this. The Queen singled out a gnarled.
Several
other speeches were made during the evening which was made very enjoyable by the contribution of items of entertain ment in the form of songs and music as weli 2.9 humorous dialogue.
Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand is held sacred, and
those Regiments of the 29th Division it is also held in "rever- ence, for did they not receive their baptism of fire at Cape Helles while we were receiving ours at Gaba Tepe?
ger" has
After the Toast of Anzac had been Honoured Lieut. Robertson continued:---
recruits was made by Capt. Mit- chell during his speech.
AT THE CENOTAPH
In the morning members of the Anzac Company of the Hongkong Volunteers Defence Corps were present at the Genotaph together with a representative body from he Australian and New Zealand Association of Hongkong and South China.
A party drawn from the South and a number of naval officers and Wales. Borderers, Army officers, ratings from various ships in port were also in attendance..
Among the naval party present were a number who took part in the landing at Gallipoli. These Included Eng. Commander P. I For the Third year in succession McCarton and Wt. M.A.A., A. R. we have laid a wreath in con- Hughes (H. M. S. Tamar), Eng Junction with the South Wales Commander H. F. du M. Hunt, Borderers which was a Regiment Capt. S, W, Dewhurst, R.M., Flight of that. famous Division the as- Lieut. M. H. Jents. RAF, Mr. sociation with which every "Dig-HW. Clark, boatswain (H, M. S. always been proud. Eagle), Surg. Capt. Rivers (Royal Gentlemen, the Toast is Anzac
Naval Hospital), Capt. R. B. Davies, V.C.. D.S.O., A.F.C., Mr. Varlow, boatswain (H.M.S: Cornwall), Rev. T. A Qules, Commissioned Gunner B. Baldeston (H.M.S. Medway), Paymaster Commander A. F. Humphreys (H.M.S. Caradoc), Commander F. C. Flynn. Wt. Eng. J. H. Rankine (H.M.S. Sandwich).
A Two Minutes' Sulence followed the sounding of the Last Post by the buglers of the South Wales Borderers and following the Re- veille a number of wreaths were laid at the foot of the Cenotaph. These included tributes from "Anzac 1915-1934." the British Legion, Royal Navy Royal Air Force, Lieut. Col. E. J. de C. Boys, Officers, W.O.'s, N.C.O.'s, and men of the Lincolnshire Regiment. All Rahks Royal Artillery."
Among the gathering present were Lt. Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, O.B.E., Lt. Col. Fordham, M.C.. I now come to that part con- Major E. J. R. Mitchell. O.B.E., cerning our local activities. This Major J. P. Atkinson, M.C.. Capt. Company as you all know was F. S., M. Wilkinson, Adjutant of formed just two years ago to- the HKVD.C... Capt. Dewhurst night, and though, we ате hot (Royal Marines), Leut C. de S. numerically strong, we have much M.M., Lieut. V. C. to be proud of. In less that eight Robertson, Branson, MC.. Lieut. W. K. Mille months after the Company was 2nd Lieut. 3. R. Was. Lieut. W. formed we carried off the Machine K. Millar, Commander 1 Bishop. Gun Competition winning that Lleut.-Comdr, McLoughlin, Mr. S. trophy before you.
This year, T. Williamson and Dr. Matthews. though the actual results have not In giving the toast of the even- yet been promulgated, “we have every reason to believe that we ing Lieut. Robertson said:-
Colonel Dowbiggin and Gentle- are in the running again, and in men, It is customary since the that the team, who beats us original landing of the Australian the second stage of the Competi. and New Zealand Forces at Galli- tion will be a very good" one. poli on 25th April 1915, to hold Anyhow, the Anal results are, in each year on that date a pilgrima-the lap of the Gods, so may the ge to the Cenotaph to pay homage best team win......... to those brave men who gave their lives that the Empire might live. Most of the men in that Con- tingent were mere boys who had very little military training, but they had the will to succeed in the undertaking which General Birdwood said was "one of the most difficult tasks a soldier had been called upon to perform and
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MOTOR CARS MISSING
Of
Mr. Kalwant. Singh, owner Flat tourer No. 2341 reported that his car had been stolen from out- side the General Post Office.
On Saturday last the Anzac Company was again ably repre- sented in the Corps Sports, no less
Private motor car No. 577 was than eight members, apart from officers acting in an official capa-reported to the police last night to be missing from Salkung Street city. Taking part out of the
where it was parked. Static Machine Gun's Tug 'O War, team, four of the eight were from the Anzac Company, Sgt. Brown, Ptes. Hughes, Braga and Dalziel a problem that had puzzled many Sergt. N. Mackay ran a splendid soldiers for years past."
He race in the 400 yards relay pick- continued, when he addressed using up very valuable distance that evening aboard the s.s." which enabled the team to win Minnewaska lying in Mudros Bay He also ran very well in the 880 that you will succeed. I have yards relay in which the Static no doubt., simply because I know Machine Guns came second. your full determination, to do so." Private Tissington was in the That will give you a rough idea mile and half relay race in which of the opinion held by General we also came second. and it was Birdwood of his raw and untried left to Sergeant Sunley to pull off troops. I have here an extract the Enal dash that won the from "The Dardanelles Campaign" sergeants the race against the by Henry. W. Nevinson which was Officers. The Statie Machine written after the war.
Güns won the day and it is with pride that we can justly say that the Anzacs did their bit towards jobtaining that victory.
"A finer set of men than the Anzacs after their three months training could hardly be found in Bry country. With the aid of Open air life, sufficient food and freedom from grinding poverty, Australia and New Zealand had bred them as though to display the physical excellence of which the British type is capable when
The season is practically finish-
ed now after which all ranks will have a short rest from Volunteer- ing for a couple of months. The N.C.O.s of course will be expected to
carry оп their training at special instruction classes to be
old man. To him she said gra-released from agricultural subjec held during the Summer months ciously:
"Your sons have fought and in this War--no one has
died
tion.
so "that they in turn can train' They walked the earth with their men when the training served me or Sweden more loyally careless and daredevil self con-season commences, as it essential fidence. Gifted with the intell- to have trained N.C.O.sjf a Unit gence that comes from freedom is to be a success.
than you father?"
Will you not speak,
He hesitated, then stammered and healthy physique, they were educated rather to resourceful
out:
"What is there for us to say, Your Majesty? Unbeknownst to us, the war starts and we're sent and we go.”
The Queen drew herself. up to her full height, her eyes flashed as her voice rang out;
"You shall go no longer. There are other things to live for than "I was forced to summon you, wars. I have had enough of
them. Your Majesty" said Oxenstierna.
We have been fighting This victory "of Prince Charles since I was in the cradle and It is enough. has given Sweden a "commanding years before that. place in Europe. We will be able There must be an end." to make terms to suit ourselves,
Tumult broke out. Oxenstierna These terms I wanted to discuss at last dominated the uproar. with you "
"They refuse to - accept our terms. What can we do?"
"Offer them terms they will ac- cept."
There will be enough discussion in the Parliament” she answered. Then, turning to Magnus: "You have reports for me to sign, My Lord Treasurer."
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In conclusion I have müch pleasure on behalf of the Com- energy in the facts of nature than pany and myself in heartly con- to the scientific knowledge of the gratulating Colonel Dowbiggin on
arts. Bincé they had
sprung his promotion and take this op- from every kind of Colonial class, portunity of assuring him of our and had grown up accustomed loyal support and cooperation. to natural equality, military dis- Gentlemen, I will ask you to cipline at first appeared to them charge your glasses and drink to an irritating and absurd,super- our new Commandant-Lieutenant fulty, and they could be counted Colonel Dowbiggin. (Applause); upon to face death, but hardly to salute an officer. Indeed, their General conception of discipline was rather reasonable than re-
In a brief speech, Lt.-Col. Dow- gular and their language, biggin said: that he occupied the habitually violent, continued un-seat of honour for the first time restrained the presence otas Commandant of the Volunteers. superiors, so to the natural irony He congratulated the Anzac.Com- of our race was added a Colonial | pany upon winning the machine Independence."
gun competition," and expressed
Other Speeches
Such were the original Anzacs! the hope that some serious, effort "We have these heretics by the And to-day Hongkong pald her will be made to raise the strength throat” it was the Bishop speak- | tribute to them. It was particu- of the company, which badly need- She took the papers from him, ing-let us have them on their larly gratifying to sen at the ed recruits. He thought a good began "reading and signing them. knees.
Cenotaph so many oficers and number of the younger men could "Would you slaughter all of men of the Royal Navy who took be roped in." He concluded by "This is a lucky moment for us. Your Majesty," said the Chancel-contrary faith" asked the Queen. part in the Gallipoli operations thanking the Company for their Ior.
“My Lord, you are too ambitious." and the thanks, of the Anzac hospitality,
Your father, the King, must be avenged" shouted one of the nobles,
"Prince Charles" victory crushing, was it not?".
"Completely" (80, Your Majesty, This would be a happy moment to announce your betrothal to the national hero."
"I look forward to his reception
1."
4.
"Parliament clamors for 2
Company" who are endeavouring Second Lieutenant Way, propos- in a small way to perpetuate the ing the toast of "The Guests" name of Anzac in Hongkong, are mentioned the name of Mr. Wil- "Not avenged, Your Lordship-due to the Royal Navy for their liamson, whose interest in the justined" answered the King's cooperation; especially Captain Company was sincerely appreciat daughter. He must be justified." Bell-Davies for kindly consenting ed.
Cries went up from all parts of to lay a wreath on behalf of the
in the Parliament. He will love the hall-only the peasants kept Navy, and Captain L. V. Wells half of the guests and in the Majon Atkinson replied on be- silent. The Queen stood looking of the Eagle for sending the band at her people and when at length of that ship. I have also to course of his speech referred to Swedish marriage for Your she spoke, there was sorrow and thank the Royal Air Force, the the recent combined exercises. He Majesty" said Oxenstierna" "They there was bitterness, in her voice. Lincolnshires and other British Buld he was privileged to see the clamor for an heir of Swedish "Spoils! Glory!' Our faith! Regiments, as well as the civilian Ansac Company at work and con- blood.
Warm Flags and trumpets! What is bodies for the cooperation. Christina, signing the last of the Eehind these. high sounding papers, said: "In short, Chancel words? Death and destruction.
gratulated them on their keenness. upon that occasion,
lor, they clamor." She rose from Crippled men and twisted lives of life. I want peace and peace her chair and sald to Magnus: Sweden victorious In ravaged "My Lord Treasurer, here are your European island in a dead sea. I will have. I have spoken" to the great interest which Colonel
This one I reserve. Exact these terms in secret and
reports." Thank you, My Lords, I shall see you in Parliament,”
The two men went toward the door, but as Oxenstierna "passed
The crowd stood stunned into Europe will be in flames again. aflence by her vehement sincerity
I tell you I want no more of its she turned abruptly and walk
I want to cultivate for my ed out of the hall
people the arts of peace--the arts
(To be continued)
Captain Mitchell proposed the mandant, and in doing so referred tonstof Col, Bird, the late Com-
Bird had taken in the past in the welfare of the Corp He stared them, that Col. Dowbiggin would continue to show the same inter- est. A very earnest appeal for
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