ACT WAS A PROTEST
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SOLICITOR EXPLAINS INCIDENT
NO DESIRE TO
ASSASSINATE THE KING
London, July 16, The King presented new Colours to six Battalions of Guards in Hyde Park this morning. The brilliant cera mony "was watched by Queen
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ENGINEERING AND BUILDING
PROTECTORATES THE TRANSMISSION OF
POLICY OF AIDE
MEMOIRE
Statements In Commons
London, July 18.
A Commons question time, the
Dominions secretary made a long statement on the South-African Protectorates. Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald said that the acting High Commissioner for the Basutoland Bechuanaland protectorate and
with the South-African
LIGHT THROUGH WINDOW
GLASS
Specimens Of Glass
Measured
of 89
maximum
WATER- SOFTENING APPARATUS
A COMPACT SET
'Popular With Public
Hard water is frequently a source of trouble and annoyance, and de-
posits of salts in the pipes of water
The
Mary. Immense crowds had i swaziland had been in communi. Plate window glass which were angle) with 59. With restricted us, but may in some cases, entall
calon Prime Minister about his recent statements Lo Union House of Assembly regarding the transfer of there territories to Union.
gathered in the Park and along the route.
to an address to the troops the King sald: "Humanity cries out for peace and assurance of peace....} and you will find in peace the op- portunities of duty and service as noble as any that bygone battle- flelds can 'show."
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Afterwards the King rode at the tead of the troops as far as Buck- ingham Palace, where he took the salute as the Battallons marched past.
As procession approached Well- lugton Archway in, Constitution Hill, a man in the crowd created D disturbance just as His Majesty passed, which was the subject of questions in the House of. Com- mon this afternoon.
THE INCIDENT
*
General Hertzog-stated that 'he
stood by the terms of the Alde
bad
Memoire of last year and confrmed, It was the full text of
agreement reached between him and Mr. Thomas. He had explain-
ed that hin recent statements were, to be read as an expression
of his personal hope that if the pulley agreed to in the Alde Memoire was loyally carried out by both Governments the position would within a few years be creat-
ed which would permit the trans- rer of territories to the Union with the good will of their populations.
He agrees
however with the view of His Majesty's Government In the United Kingdom that it is essential to the success of the pality of
should cooperation it
hot de hurried and that until the policy had a fair trial, the pre- dictions as to the period within which it might be expected to succeed in bringing about the situation which the two Govern- ments had in mind when the Alde Memoire was issued must neces-
The Secretary replying to the of opposition sald leader house will be deeply moved to. learn that during the return jour- ney of the Royal Procession from Hyde Park this morning, a man pushed his way to the front of the crowd in Constitution H. Exactly what followed has not been precisely ascertained, but a revolver fell in the roadway be- sarly be in nature of conjecture."
Mr. MacDonald added he would.
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In all, 49 specimens of glass were measured, four being plain polished glasses. 13 having one or both surfaces unpolished, 14 'hay- ing one surface patterned, four having a fluted surface, four be- ing prismatic, six being wired, three being obscured and one be- ing coloured. Each sample was in, square and from à in, to i in. thick and, as before, the measure ments of transmission were made under the three conditions corres ponding to those in most common use, These were with the direct-
In considering the values for Prismatic glasses, it must be re-
leht a Ten years ago the Illumina, With diffused tion Research
was obtained with Committee factor
Flemish small. Calorex cast gli ve published a report giving the again being the lowest with 45. transmission factors of nine The lowest white glass was a pris-
heaters and similar plant not only lower the exciency of the apparat- specimens of rolled or "cast matle (maximum daylight B.D.; examined under three sets of diffused light the highest trans-costly repairs and renewals.
softening of the water provides a solution to these difficulties, but in conditions as regards the dismission factor was 86 in the case of Vita gloss plain and the lowest
order to attain popularity among tribution of the incident light. the 37 of Calorex cust. The lowest This work bus now been ex-white glass was fluted No. 2 with the general public, an apparatus introduced for this purpose should tended to cover meastirements a factor of 44.
be compact, easy to operate, and on a much larger number of
relatively inexpensive. A house- glasses, the results being given membered that these are primarily full these conditions has recent hold appliance which appears to report which has re-designed to re-direct the light en- cently been issued by H. M. tering a window, so as to improve Messrs. Clensol, Limited, 75, Vie- ly been placed on the market by the illumination in those parts of toria-street, London, S.W.1. It con- Stationery Office.
the room which would otherwise sista essentially of a chromium- be Insufficiently lighted. The total transmission factor is there- inner container in which is sul- plated brass container enclosing an fore of less importance thar ault- spended a water-softening block. able distribution. The lustrate The unit works on a simple, yet the extent to which various glasses ingenious by-pass system. The wa- prevent objects from being clearly
ter from the "main flows through seen through them. a chequer a reflux valve and Tee-piece to- squares was set up 3 ft. 9 in. from porating a Venturi tube. The Ven- board of alternate black and white wards a second Tee-piece incor-
under examination was placed 15 arranged proportion of the dow a camera and the sheet of glass turi causes a diversion of a pre- in in front of the pattern. The through the apparatus, so that it results are given in the report.
takes up the requisite amount of GRADUAL LOSS
concentrated softening solution Some tests were made in a Goy- from the container before rejoin- ernment bullding iri Westministering the main flow at the other to determine the extent of the side of the by-pass. It is em- dirtying under ordinary conditions solution maintained by the Clen- gradual loss of transmission due to phasised that the concentrated
of use. It was found that, win- sol softening block in the inner dows at ground level get dirty container is only tapped when twice as fast in the winter as in water is actually towing through the summer and also become dirty the mains and that there is no quicker than upper floor windows, waste, as when saturation point, is
allowed to accumulate dirt for turning an adjustable stop-cock It through
window, which has been | agent can be absorbed. By merely
period of six weeks is less than 10 per cent of the Hight transmitted by the clear glass. If the window ❘ nesses of water, without interfer- 13 left uncleaned the Tossing in any way with the now. of light transmitted by the Moreover, by closing two cocks the clean glass. If the window is left apparatus may be entirely isolated uncleaned the loss of light goes from the main supply when large on increasing for the next six quantities of unsoftened water are weeks, after which the rate at required for the garage or garden. which light is lost slows down" A: The re-charging of the container the end of eighteen months, about is quite a simple matter. The two
ed light incident normally on the glass; with completely diffused light, such as that, received on a Lorizontal root from a complete hemisphere of uniform sky; and with restricted diffused ight, or light incident at all angles less than 45 deg. from the vertical, the condition met with in the case of a vertical window facing a street
tween the King and Troops follow-like to make it clear there was in which the angle of elevation or / The actual los» of light transmitted † renched, no more of the softening |
ing... The man was immediately arrested and taken to Hyde Park Police Station. No shot was fired but the revolver was found to be loaded in four of its Ave chambers. The whole House will be profound- ly thankful that the risk to which His Majesty was exposed was so promptly averted."
NO ATTEMPT AT THE KING Later the arrested man-George Andrew Mahon, Journalist-wes
no agreement or understanding between the Government's trans. ter of berritories or of any one of them should take place within any specided time and went on to speak of the recent generous oxer of the Union Government to share in certain development schemes in the territories.
It was made clear to the native authorities the acceptance of the after could not impair the pledges
dom Government to consult the Inhabitants of the territories be-
the opposite buildings is 15 des The methods were similar to those given in the previous report.
or measurements
THE RESULTS
The results are set out in a ta ble which is too long for repro- duction But is may be mentioned that with directed light the trans- mission factor varied from 92 in the case of 13 glasses (Vita glass plain; double rolled white; pure
is possible to regulate the degree
of softening to sit varying hard
charged at Bow Street Folice Court already given by the United King-white Flemish; pinhead Morocco | 40 per cent. of the avaliante light cocks are turned. on, à wing-nut
with "unlawful possession of fire- arm with intent to endanger life." And after Police evidence had been taken he was remanded in custody for eight days.
The defending solicitor declared, "defendant denied most emphati- cally there was any attempt or desire to assassinate the King," and explained that he sought an early opportunity of making this statement in view of the sens tional reports which had already got into circulation. "
tore any decision was reached as to the transfer. In view however
(two); figured rolled, F: Kaleido scope, No. 3; and six specimens at prismatic glass), to 46 in the case of Calorex cast glass. The lowest
is lost. The problem, therefore, holding the water-tight cover of consists in determining at what the apparatus in position is re- intervale is it most desirable, frem leased, and a new softening block the broadly economic aspect for dropped into position. The whole government departments to have process, including the washing out their windows cleaned.
of the inner container. we are in- formed, takes no more than three minutes. while the normal period between re-chargings. is from ten to fourteen days.
METAL SPRAYING
of the uneasiness which it is under-gure for white glass was 73 in the stoud was still felt by the native case of a prismatic, angle No. 2. authorities on United Kingdom Government, Mr. the subject, the
MacDonald announced had come to the conclusion it would be pre- lerable for the proposal for finan- cial assistance on part of the Union Government to remain in abeyance for the present. Gene- ral Hertzog had stated he was entirely willing to agree to this
Police gave evidence of the ar- rest, and of a five chambered re- course.-- volver which was loaded with | British Wirclean.
ball ammunition in four cham- bers. It was not loaded in the chamber which gave im- mediate access to the barrel. The weapon did not appear to have been fired for some considerable time.
When arrested the prisoner ze- ferred to some communication ne alleged he had made 'to the Home Omice and said, "I did not want to hurt the King in any way." -1 only wanted to make a protest.
At the conclusion of the March past of the Brigade of Guards the
Constitution
AMBASSADORS RECEIVED BY MR. EDEN
THREE POWERS PACT
London, July 16.
ON WOOD
Tests Carried Out In India
&
LONG-RANGE SPOTLIGHT
оп
The process of metal spraying, in a chamber maintained at employing wire melted by a blow temperature of 95 deg, F., and is said to be particularly useful for A long-range floodlight, whicu Dipe flame and deposited on the relative humidity of 72 per cent employment to railway shunding surface of materials for their pro-la. which they were allowed to tection, is becoming of constantly attain a state of equilibrium by motor launches, as well as for dance
yards, quarries, tines, and increasing importantce. The metal remaining therein for about a hall, theatre and cinema spotlight- fed into the spraying pistol, in the month. Weights and measure- form of fine wire is melted and ments before and after this treating of buildings, has recently been ing, not to speak of the floodlight- sprayed upon the surface to be ment were recorded. The the placed on the market by Mesars.
were
transferred
in
treated, by means of compressed specimens
Davis Brothers, Elluminating En- air. This air dissipates the heat succession to vessels kept at
gineers, Limited 36, Et. Matin's 30 effectively. that there is no 53, 30, 50 and 90 per cent.
court, Charing Cross-road, "London, Toughen- determine the eff to under
visible harmful effect upon the relative humidity, respectively, to WC.2. It consists of a projector of
base material Some
ing of the surface to
this
the ordinary pattern with a focus-
be treat series of different conditions, ging attachment, so that when a King who after the first look or The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden ed is desirable, and this is com- Following this. they were trans- 80-watt lamp is used a parallel surprise and annoyance at the dis- this evening received the French monly secured by aand blasting. ferred from the 90 per cent. re beam with a range of approximate- turbance in
Hal and Belgian Ambassadors and dis- With wood this tends to raise the lative humidity chamber to one at ly 800 ft. is obtainable. The focus ignored the incident and had concussed with them in turn matters natural grain, and results in a 30 per cent, weighed and measured can be adjusted within 10 deg. tinued his ride to Buckingham Pa- relating to the suggested meeting good adhesion.
dafly, to find the amount of re- The projector itself is carried in lace unperturbed, drove to York of the Three Powers arising out Recently experiments were contardation in the rates of moisture the usual mounting which is sup House. Later in the afternoon n
01 the Communique issued at ducted at the Forest Research In-less, and of shrinkage, as compar ported on a low, fixed stand, giving Geneva up July 3 by the delega-stitute Dehra Dun, India, byed with the untreated controls.
an overall height of 22 in. Alter tons or the Three Powers.
Messrs. 8. N. Kapur and Azizul Further tests were made to dis-
natively it can be placed una Rehman, to find out to what cover the absorption of water three-legged stand with ball feet. tent wood sprayed with metal is der a spray, as well as by soaking the height of which is adjustable protected against chai zes in its for eight days. moisture content and dimensions.
went by car to Coombe Hill Golf Course where he played a round of golt, His Majesty returned to London this evening- British Wireless.
FAILURE OF RECONCILIATION
It is understood no final decision nas at the moment been reached regarding the projected meeting British opinion clearly desires to a report of this work was given
·
RESULTS The results proved to be very
from 4ft. 8 in, to 7 ft. It can also be atted with a colour frame.
ace an effort made towards ac- the "Indian Forester." For the interesting. It was found, for hieving a general. European set- tlement and would ke the Three purpose of the tests, air-scascued example, that metals of low melt- Power meeting, if it is held, tu on planks of teak, haldu, sisseo, In- ing point, for such as tin, lead and in the amospherie humidity. 11 regarded as part of an initiative dian rosewood, gurjan and andazine, when sprayed on wood, ry- was also noted that sprayed metal Gesigned to produce consultations man were taken and cross cut to duced its susceptibility to changes coatngs do not protect wood again- on a wider basis with a view to trol pieces were also procured due to variations in the humidity soaking Indeed, the amount of give four specimens. Certain con- in moisture content and dimensions st absorption of water during Froducing a general settlement. The specimens were sprayed with of the atmosphere by from about water absorbed was increased 10 British Wireless.
various metals by Mesars. Allen- one-half to one-third. I con- most cases Frequent swelling, and Liversidge (India) Limited of trast to this, it was found that shrinkage of the wood can, and Bombay.
metals melting at higher tem- does, weaken the bond between peratures like bronze, brass, copper the metal film and the wood"sur- and aluminium do not: profact | face, spa, causes cracking, and wood appreciably, against changés inter pealing of, of the metal,
London, July 18. Replying to a Parliamentary question, the Foreign. Becretary stated to-day that the situation envisaged in the proposals drawn March 19 in the event of failure of up in London by the Locarné | conciliation had not arisen. Powers other than Germany on British Wireleri.
SO THE PROCESS T After few days of air condition- ing all of the specimens were put
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