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"When my father stood
Charges of assault were prefer- les. His Majesty says he learned twenty-six years ago, he declared
understand and appreciate that one of the objects of his life red against E. M. C. Stephens a characteristics would be to uphold, constitutional seaman from New Zealand, yester- those
mined to follow in my father: fore Mr. W. Schofield by Lo Lam which united them in the sternest government. Therein I am deter day at the Central Magistracy be- he did Tal, assistant manager of the Sea- crisis in our
and work. footsteps throughout his life, for the hap men's Institute, || piness and welfare of all classes
my subjects.
"Conscious as I am of the great trust reposed in you and confid- The King, in the course of his
eat that your determination will
"The irreparable loss which the the King would live in history for never disappoint that trust. liness, had intervals of conscious-
for the nobility of his life and wisdom shall always regard your efficiency British Commonwealth of nations One occasion he sent his secretary and asked: "How is of his rule. Under his command and well-being as matters of the has sustained by the death of His
An eloquent plea for leniency by the Empire?" The secretary re-the British and Italian had fought highest importance, and shall take Majesty, my beloved father, ha
« deep interest in everything con- devolved upon me the duty at Mr. Leo D'Almada, jnr., prevailed the side by side in the Great War, the plied: "Ali is well. Sir, with
I know how much when he appeared at the Criminal, Empire." The King then smiled memory of these historic days iscerning them," says His Majesty.
The Royal message to the Army you all, my subjects, with me, and. Sessions in defence of Wong Hing and relapsed once more into un-specially poignant in this sad hour. | consciousness. He aboured, night M. Litvinoff recalled the co-refers to His Majesty's war ser I hope I may say, the whole world, who was charged with having in- to operation with England in the In-vice as one of the most valuable feel for me in my sorrow and I decently assaulted Tong Ying, & 19– and day in the high station
Од of the experiences his. Ere, which am conndent in the affectionate year-old girl, Mr. Justice Hayden and they arnational organisation which God called him,
extended to whom the plea was addressed the wave him opportunity and privile- sympathy which will be could best honour the noble me- League of Nations. During
the late King, ges of comradeship with the sold-to my dear mother in her over passed a light sentence. mory of King George by gather-tong reign of No better tribute can be paid to ing round and sustaining the new Great Britain had many difficult les frm the United Kingdom, the powering grief. our New King than the lengthy ac- King, whom they had so long de-les to overcome. During the war Dominions. India and the Colon-
know as Prince of and after the war and more expe- count which we published yester-ghied to
clally in recent years the King day, and we cannot in words add Wales.
"All eyes are upon him as he had striven to accomplish the advances to his fathers place to greatest work of all, namely the
onerous.
promotion of the lasting peace for fuce responsibilles more
contin-
the whole world. more exacting and more
has hitherto uous than any he
The last to speak was Mr. Eden to"
Fe been
discharge. asked
who thanked the Council in mov- terms for their "expres- comes in the prime of his power, ing
known throughout the already
sions of sympathy and declared Empire. It is an incomparable that for the millions of his sub- and all-inspiring inheritance. The lects throughout the world, young King knows the confidence death of King George V meant a reposed in him. He
n time of storm and pressure-we he commands not only the e-severe, and deep pain. "We live in
understanding.
in shifting giance but the
advance tollamely sand. But for use in my country affection and prayers of the count- multitudes of his subjects.
there would always have been one May God guide him aright!"--
hrm" rock-the personality of the Reuter.
King. In innumerans tumults in TEXT OF PROCLAMATION the last few years he was the symbol of all we honoured, living
of his qualities to the example wards which all Englishmen as- pire. We feel that we have lost in him not only a monarch but a father of our people."- Transocean Nuo Min
His succession to the Throne is the only solace for our loss of the and democratic most popular Monarch who ever reigned over us. In him we feel the utmost security and peace. And with the traluing that he has had, coupled with his character, we feel sure that he will With glory to himself carry on the high traditions combed by the
worthy predecessors.
completion of the 3rd round of the
His Majesty King Edward V "Taggart Cup" and the 2nd round of the "Captain's Cup" which is known all over the world and should have been January 28th, bas wherever he went, his democracy. been extended to February 4th. the human touch that he gives to Other rounde and competitions will all his social and official inter not be affected and most be complet coure with the people has endear- ed himself to the hearts of the ed as originally arranged.
highest as well as the humblest. He is a man among men and there is none in this wide-world who would wish him ill. His travels ex- tend from Tokyo, in the East, to Vancouver in the West; from Nor- way in the north to New Zealand He has been to in the South, South Africa and South America; N Accordance with Government
EXCHANGE he has visited the White House and Ordinance, The
Wilhelmstrassé. BANKS will be CLOSED for the seen
F. M. STEVENSON,
Hon. Secretary.
BANK HOLIDAY,
I
His
the
TRANSACTION of PUBLIC BUSI- father, King George, was a greatly NESS on FRIDAY & SATURDAY, travelled man, but Albert Edward the 24th and 25th JANAURY, 1936 has seen much more of the world (China New Year Holidays).
than did his august parent. Not Hong Kong, 21st January, 1938.
only so, but he has met all sorts and conditions of men on his travels-men whom it is impossible to meet on ceremonial occasions and formal tours. Albert Edward
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HONG KONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY
BURNS' DINNER
"EMBERS are notified that this Dinner is CANCELLED..
ME
HE Race Meeting which was to THE
have been held on SUNDAY next, the 26th instant, has been POSTPONED.
By Order of the Committee,
THOMSON & CO., Becretaries.
4
knows that
MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
Egyptian Nation Feels Loss
Caro, Jan. 214 In addition to the telegram of sympathy it the King's death sent a further tele- King" Fuad gram addressed to the new King his confidence that expressing
Wil relations under the aegis of Your Majesty, Anglo- Egyptian
best interest Q1 develop in the our respective nations.
that the lasting atcerest wish
QUI must unit. friendship that two countries shat grow stronger ever every day and that there will
demonstrate itse." -
The leader of the
Trancen Kun in
い
the
JAPANESE CRUISER”.
FOR SWATOW
Alleged Shooting Of Police Officer
Shanghai, Jan. 22,
The Japanese cruiser Yubari has It is my been ordered froin Amoy to Swatow where a Japanese consular police officer is alleged to have been shot dead yesterday by Chinese. Hautor.
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Nationalet
to
Who
ACCESSION MEETING
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Page 6.
history-the same fervent attachment to the Crown, Rood humour and endurance to adversity, determination to uphold
The deaths of Mr. A. F. Maginnis the traditions of chivalry and
our common "I place my reliance upon the and Mr. A. E. Hall, both of whom courage which are ir beritance
loyalty and affection of my pecdied in Canton, are recorded on will be ples throughout the Empire, and His Majesty say he
con-ments. to support me in his heavy strengthened in the discharge af upon the wisdom of their Parlia
task, and I pray that God will idence with which he knows he can rely on the unswerving alle-guide me to perform 1t.”— great responsiblities by the
glance of all ranks of the military Reuter.
London, Jan. 21. the proclamation The text of which will be "read at St. James' Palace and the Royal Exchange t-morrow, is as follows:
"Whereas
It
PEERS AND COMMONS TAKE OATH
When the Speaker entered con- W25 bushed and al
As soon as the
Page 5.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Owing to the Funeral of His Majesty King George V. the special children's cinema show (in aid of St. John's Ambulance) arranged for Tuesday next will be postponed un- tl Friday, January 31 at the same
time.
London, Jan. 21. Clad in mourning, the members
The Sincere Co., Ltd, announce o the Houses of Peers and Com-
at Westminster that from January 24 to 28 inclu- pleases Almighty mons assembled God to call to his mercy our late at 6 o'clock to-day to take their sive, their stores will be closed for the new Chinese New Year. On Monday Sovereign Lord King George. V of caths of allegiance to. blessed and glorious memory, by King. Foreign diplomats" were next their business will resume as whose decease the Imperial Crown watching from the House of Com-usual.
mons galleries. Q. Great Britam and Ireland is solely and rightfully come to the high and mighty Prince, Edward verzation Albert Christian George Andrew members stood. Patrick David, we therefore. Lords Speaker was seated, the Clerk of temporal of this the House presented him with a spiritual and realm, being here assisted with Bible and the form of the cath, these of His Late Majesty's Privy declaring:
"I swear by Almighty God to be Council with numbers others of the principal gentlemen and al- faithful and to bear true alleg
We are requested by the Honor- dermen and citizens of London, dolance to His Majesty King Edward.
ary Secretary of the Hong Kong now hereby with one voice and his heirs and successors, according consent of tongue, proclaim the to law, so help me God."
Immediately after taking the Ride Association; to state that the high and mighty Prince Edward
upon normal week-end Spoon and Prac Albert Christian George Andrew oath, the Speaker, called Patrick David is now, by the death other members of the Howe to tice Shoot, which takes place on the of the late Sovereign of happy do so, beginning with the Cabinet Naval Range at Stonecutters on Gvernment mem- Saturday afternoons, will not be memory, become our only lawful, Ministers, the
As a mark of respect to our inte. Sovereign King George V., the an- nual dinner of the HK Football Referee's Association arranged for Monday, January 27 has been can- celled. The annual meeting will be held at 6.45 pm, on the same day as arranged.
| rightly Liege Lord Edward VIII, by bers, the leaders of the Opposition held on Saturday afternoon, Janú the Grace of God, of Great Bri- and concluding with the back-ary 25.
God, "Beseeching
has shot big-game with Governors-bu continual opportunity for it to General and he has taken part with rough-necked hard-riding cowboys in cattle round-ups He Wald party in a statement has sat through solemn State British Pressmen declared in the
London, Jan. 21.
tain and Ireland and the British benchers."
The late Mr. James Heywood The swearing in may take set- banquets given in his honour by name of Wadf and the Egyptian
The accession meeting of the Dominions beyond the Seas, King,
Hosburgh, formerly of Fairlawn, foreign hosts, and he has, squatted nation his deepest sympatny st
the death of King George
The most striking feature of Harwell, Didcot," County of Berk round a camp-Are and eaten a
mem-er of India; meal with hospitable if uncultured had been a greas democrat anery Council the only one when Defender of the Faith and Empeze eral days
who knew how to win the affec- the whole Council, whose
bership exceeds three hundred, "Whereto do we acknowledge all the proceedings in the House of who died at the above address on boundary-riders. Such varied ex-
ance at the throne dais. To-day amounting to $6,300. An applica- FANLING HUNT & RACE periences are invaluable in prepar- tion of his people, a trait which
James' Palace this afternoon and all humble aTection; Ing a man for the complex tasks swells the liking and esteem of may be present way he'd in St. faith and constant obedience with Lords was the changed appear-September 9, 1935, left local estate
whole world The King's
Whom there was a solitary, red-covered tion by Mr. M. H. Turner, solicitor. by CLUB
subdued crowds watched the as- that fall to the lot of a King in the these democratic days.
death was a cruel loss not only sembly of some of the most dis-Kings and Queens do reign, bless throne where for a quarter of a the law attorney, for sealing The experience gained by the for England but for the Egyptian Linguished figures in the land the Royal King Edward VIII with century there have been two, oue certified copy of probate of the will
Some were "in levee dress and long and happy years to reign for the King, one for the Queen was allowed.
and a chair for the Prince of Prince of Wales on various fronts n Mon.--
others in plain morning dress. 'over us.”** during the war gives him a know-
Local estate to the value of $2,300 MUSSOLINI'S TELEGRAM
message. Wales to the right of the King's The King" will send a ledge of men and of human nature
Just before 4 o'clock the King
was left by Mr. Walter Nedham Rome, Jan. 21.
Thursday - trane. that would have taken very many
The House was crowded when, Scott, late of 1 Villa Grain-battista, Signor Mussolini bas sent the walked from his old quarters inte Parliament on more years to acquire in the dis- charge of those dutles which ordi- following telegram of sympathy the palace to the State Room. It forming it of the death of King
to Premier Baldwin, "The Italian is understood he was attended by George V, his father, and the after prayers, the Lord Chancellor Vico, Rome, who died at Tivoli on narily fall to an Heir Apparent.
Nation learned with deep regret the Duke of York and Duke of Prime Minister will move a reso-loft the woolsack and in a tear July 14, 1935. An application by lution of condolence and loyalty ringing vice took the oath of alle Mr. M. H. Turner, solicitor, the
He (4144 The laying of foundation-stones
glance and signed the rol
lawful attorney, for sealing certified of the death of King George the Gloucester. and the receipt of freedoms of
Firth and sympathises whole- Të Arst arrivals were the Lord to His Majesty.
The leaders of all parties will was followed by Lord Halifax and
granted. cities from well-meaning mayors do not. as a matter of fact, give heartedly, with the British perpie Mayor of London and the Alders
in their sorrow and griet!
men and high officials of the city, then speak and the House #1 ad- Lord Plymouth and three hundred copy of probate of the will was
peets. Many peeresses elád In 1 Prince very much opportunity to
The Secretary of State. S'gnot who drove in state from Mansion journ until February 4"
The members will meet the mourning watched from the gal- The Prime Minister, Mr. mow or to understand the pleblan point of view., Albert Edward does Suvich, and Chief Protocol. Count House
on Thursday Reiter. know-and has obtained his know-Benni, visited the British Embassy Stanley Baldwin, was also among King's body when it arrives at lery-
on Tuesday in order to convey) the earliest arrivals, and was fol- Westminster Hall ledge at first-hand He is a man
the government's sympathy and lowed by Cabinet Ministers, x-evening for the ying-in-state- of the world in the wide and best
were received by the Charge Ministers, judges in court dress,leuter sense of the term.
d'Affaires. Mr. Ingram in the the Archbishop of Canterbury in
purple robe, Lord Beatty, display absence of Sir Eric Drummond.
Signor Mussolini has ordered ing a great array of medals, and WARSHIPS IN SHANGHAI that the flags of all official build-other famous figures.
ings be flown at half-mast tili The only woman member of the Margaret Privy the evening of the funeral
Council Miss
Two Italiari planes bombed Dag- The King of Italy has ordered! Bondfeld, was in deep mourning.
Over 4.000 mourning men and gabbtr again to-day, but lite Court mourning for a fortnight-
Transocean Kuo Min.
women attended the memorial damage was done.; "p
Marshall Badoglio reports that DE VALERA'S MESSAGE service at 8t. Paul's at mid-day,
Dublin, Jan; 21.-
The phrase "King Edward" was General Grazant's troops are now the southern Mr. De Valera sent a message of used for the first time in the re-clearing up the remnants of Fas
front heart felt sympathy to the Do-sponses at the accession service at Desta's forces on
Hüter's Bulletin Service.
DONT FORGET
THAT WHEN You are at Home you can get the HONG KONG DAILY PRESS at SELFRIDGES.
Bhanghat, Jan. 21. Brit'sh warships in the Whang- poo will fly their ensigns at full mast at noon to-day until sunset on account of the proclamation of the new King. Thereafter they will be flown at balf mast until the funeral of the late King.. Reuter.
wager Queen Mary
Transocean Kuo Min
Westminster Abbey. Bouter Ba
DAGGAHBUR BOMBED
Rome, Jan. 21,
BODY CONVEYED TO PARISH CHURCH
The forthcoming wedding is an- nounced of Mr. Patrick William. Osborne, residing at 127 Tam Kung Road, first floor, and Miss Edith Dorothy Broadbridge, of"-1" Lock Road, Brst floor.
played the lament, Fowers of the Forest.
The camn was carried to the
London, Jan. 21. The body of King George V was
to the village church of St. Mary Guards between a Guard of Ha taken to-night frous Sandringham church by six tall: Grenadier our of the same regiment. A Magdalene,
servica followed in the Her Majesty the Queen Mother brief Lord Harewood, and members of where His Late Majesty so often the Duke and Duchess of Kent Church of St Mary Magdalene the Royal Household walked be- went to worship- hind the comn, while apper Heuter