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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1936.
NOTES OF THE DAY
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General Emilio Aguinaldo an- nounced yesterday that he would be a candidate for the presidency of the firet Philippine. Republican Government, In opposition Senor Manuel Quezon, President of the Senate, and leading political figure in the Islands. General Aguinaldo is 66 years of age.and has rarely played any part in politics. Ile has been a man of nction always; a man of deeds, rather than words. He has a tre- mendoua following. He is prob ably most famous of all the long list of Filipino revolutionary lead- er, for he fought with equal courage, determination and skill American against Spanish and
forces of occupation. In 1896-98 he led the insurrection against the Spaniards and in 1899-1901 he led the revolt against the United States. Thirty years later, in 1930, General Aguinaldo was in- vited to inspect the American military units in Fort Stofnenburg, l'ampangan. He was the first Filipino to inke arms against Amerlen and the first to be accord-j ed the honour of reviewing a parade of a military post under the Stars and Stripes. But if the American command has not for. gotten a gallaut enemy, much less have the people of the Philippines forgotten a national hero in this picturesque General Aguinaldo,
PLEDGED TO FIGHT.
of aggression that this declara-
act may be
∙17,
Our King
1935.
and Queen
on their Silver Jubileo
Four Ġenerations of British Royalty.
Queen Vletoria, greatest of all
an offence occurs should constitute his first command:
No. 79 whilst Prince George was in command wrote: "Prince
a very solid safeguard against in- It was during the manoeuvres George is very energetic in get- ternational lawlessness, and may
The Very Idea!
A POT-POURRI
In the train from Perth to Aberdeen a man was speaking to
an American girl who was paying.
her first visit to Scotland.
"I think your Scottish country- side fa lovely," she said, "but your smaller than
Cows Boom much OUTS."
เ
"Oh," replied the man facetioun.
ly, "that is to make milking easier
-to have been them nearer the ground."
you
Iritlahers "Say, aren't tricky 7" cried the girl earnestly.
* #
•
Something Like A Slip
Mr. Stuart Hibberd, Chlef Añ- nouncer of the B.B.C.. told at the
dinner Crities' Circle
of a slip."
in a news bulletini
It was about an eruption of in Vesuvius. The Announcer, ronding ant the news item having described the terrible damage and devastation, went on to say that the sides of the mountain covered with streams of lager.
"Short Shrift"
were
A teacher found the following nang his class papers recently:- "Short shrift means nightle that is inadequate in length."
·
Real Suffering
"Palpitation and insomnia," WAS
"But you can't be suffering from
vialtor.
Partially Good
you a sixpence when I
como
gula,"
A week later she stood before Johnnie's bed again.
Great Britain, according to the declaration of her Ministers fol lowing the discussions at Stresa, In pledged to fight beside Italy i the demilitarised areas of the Franco-German frontier are over violated. It seems that there is fear in some quarters that this policy may be misinterpreted in BRITAIN CARRIES ON Germany. Why there should be suck fear it is hard to imagine.
Here is a rare picture, four He was compelled to make two Not spectacular, but eminent-Surely it is not to be supposed that
should France send troops into the generations, and all rulers or separate efforts before he was ly sound and satisfactory, was territory demilitarised by treaty rulers-to-be of the greatest em able to get a lowing hawser across to the endangered vessel. the Budget which Mr. Neville Britain would support her without pire in history.
There is another incident The visitor at the school found Chamberlain laid before the cause. It is only against na act
room by himself, House of Commons on Monday. tion is aimed, if any aggression British Queens in the opinion of which throws light on the zeal one boy in a
manifested by the Prince in his evidently in trouble. The reduction of the National is planned either in Germany or many historians, is holding the
naval work at this time. While Debt by £22,000,000, at a time France, Britain la pledged to meet infant Prince Edward, who was when other nations are material. it, with force if necessary. That later to become Prince of Wales, No. 70 was still lying at Ports What is the matter, my boy?"
should not worry #
clear con- perhaps the most popular Prince mouth before proceeding to the be inquired:
manoeuvres, the late Sir John ly adding to theirs, and the end-
Heience. There are many who
in the history of British royalty. ing up of the past year with a argue against auch a commitment. Behind Queen Victoria stands Commerell, then port almiral, substantial surplus, whilst most in the first place because "aggres- countries are finding it difficult.sion," and what constitutes it, has Edward, Inter King Edward VII, sent for the Prince, and told him the reply.
never been defined. It is a value-and George, later Prince of that he had received a message of Wales, who was attending the if not impossible, to balance less term in treaties consequently. Wales and King George V. Prince from King Edward, then Prince these things, Honny," sald the
so George, when this picture was Goodwood races, asking leave for their Budgets-these are solid because achievements which, constitute close to the border-line between taken in 1894, was the Duke at the Prince to come up for a day, "It Isn't suffering, sir, replied
the offensive and defensive as to York.
and see the cup race. Although the boy, it's spelling." a tribute to the soundness of be impossible to catalogue neatly
But with all this recounting Admiral Commerell offered to British financing methods. They in the League of Nations' files. enable Mr. Chamberlain to However, there are certain acts of births, marriages and deaths, make the necessary arrange- claim, with justifiable pride, yet which any person must admit do the story of Prince George has ments with the admiral in charge. of the manoeuvre fleet, Prince constitute aggression. Let us sup- been somewhat neglected."
George declined with thanks. At the children's hospital Johnny without boasting, timt nowhere pose that only in circumstances
Before the loss of his brother, "No, sir," he said. "What is was the terror of the word. Ilo S. MOUTRIE & CO., LTD. else in the world can British where Britnin believes, to her own
achievements find. a parallel. I satisfaction, that aggression has the youthful Prince had become to become of my torpedo boat?was always in trouble. One day a
occurred she shall be called upon Satisfactory as the record of the to respond to the cry for assigi- an expert seaman. From mid- I have orders to take the boat past year is, it is also worthy of ance from any power. Say what shipman he had been promoted to sen-to-day, and-go. I must and weekly visitor, who know his
they will about the folly of "Con- to sub-lieutenant, to lieutenant, will," and a little later No. 79 character, sald to him"Johnny, TM-~~-~- note that Britain can face the mental commitments" by Great and finally given command of was to be seen buffeting her way if you are good for a week I'll give huge increases necessary for Britain, the implied threat that torpedo boat No. 79, during naval out into the channel in the teeth defence purposes, make con- the fighting might of the British manoeuvres. This was in 1899. of an easterly gale. A news- BACK | cessions to taxpayers, and yet Empire shall be thrown against An interesting story is told of paper correspondent who visited
reasonably anticipate a credit any aggressor nation the moment balance at the end of the current year. It is claimed by Mr. Chamberlain that Britain has re- covered some eighty per cent, of her prosperity, and that, given settled conditions, there is every likelihood of a further advance Although no doubt the French being registered in the present idea of a permanent international year. Evidence of the improved police force, which would make possible complete and universal conditions is to be found in the disarmament, and would deal with as Scotland fact that the people have been recalcitrant nation able to spend more on comforts Yard deals with a house-breaker, is beyond the comprehension of the and entertainment, and yet at average European, it is nevertheless the same time demonstrate in-upon this principle that the creased thriftiness. The con- nations are working at the moment concessions being made in res-to preserve Europe's peace. They pect of the lower-grade income tax will be appreciated by those affected, whilst the, additional sum provided in respect of the unemployed will enable some of the existing anomalies to be re- moved. The masses have not been assured of any great rellef in the proposals for the current year, but it is difficult to see how any marked concessions in general taxation could be grant- ed in view of the extraordinary which has been so long in office, commitments lying ahead, in-
it enjoys a somewhat unusual cluding the strengthening of the position of stability. Whether nation's defensive forces. More it will be able, when the 'test than usual interest has centred comes, to secure a further lease in the Budget from the fact that of life, remains to be seen. On the National Government is its record, it should; but there nearing the end of its term of are indications that sections of office, which expires in the the electorate are tiring of the autumn of next year. There is perpetuation of the myth of a no indication at the moment National Government by an that the Government will appeal Administration which is pre- the country during the dominantly Conservative In
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do more to preserve the sanctity of 1889. The weather was ex-ting his boat in the most perfect
"Well," she said, "I'm not going
of trenties than a "Shame!" from ceptionally rough and the young order, and may generally be seen to ask the nurses if you've behaved, London or a "Boo!" from Geneva, commander took his vessel to on board in white flannel trou-You must tell me yourself.
the rescue of another torpedo aers, blue cloth tunic and uni-
PRESERVING PEACE
more
are endeavouring to organise themselves in such a way that they shall be able to say "Nay" to an offensive member of their group. That should be the func- tion of the League. But as long as the League is of no potential menace than an old lady with an umbrella, who has not the law at her back, Britain, and the rest, will have to prevent this business of international trespass. Britain cannot be expected to accomplish much alone, but she is leading the way.
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD. presont year; prospects are that political complexion. This air-
MEN'S WEAR STYLISTS.
It will endeavour to present an-cumstance, coupled with La- other Budget, and, on the bour's known intention of mak- strength of it, seek a renewed ing a bold bid for victory, ren- voto of confidence. from the ders the future more uncertain electorate. For a Government than it normally would be.
Do
There was a moment's silence.
A.
a
boat which had broken down, form cap, busily engaged about you deserve this sixpence?" and was in peril among the rocks his work. He is quite unaffect-
the north coast of Ireland, led and very popular.”
on
"But, officer, have you never falt that urge to get behind the whool and go, go, go as fast as you can7"
Then from among the sheets small voice answered-"Gimme penny."
It Rhymed
In a remote Berkshire village (writes a London correspondent) my Brownie pack were with diff culty dissuaded from playing the following dismal Kitle game:-A "corpse" was chosen (great com- petition for this role) and, her demise having been announced, the rent paced round chanting:--
What shnil we dress her in? Dress
her in blue.
Blue is what the sailors wear, sa
that won't do,
What shall we dress her in? Dress
her in red.*.
Red is what the soldiers wear, so
that's as bad. “
And so on until imagination gave out and the finale reached:
Was
"Dress her in whito; White is what the angels wear, so that's nil right."
This Economy
"Is your wife oconomical theso hard times, Georgo?"
"Not half. We are doing with- out 'overything I want."
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