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The
FIRST EDITION
Court
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1681
No. 11700
KING
SA 4-PIERWF TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1936.
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DON'T MISS THE BARGAINS WHITEAWAY'S
PASSES PEACEFULLY
ROYAL FAMILY BY DEATH BED
SAD NEWS FLASHED TO EMPIRE'S PEOPLES
WESTMINSTER'S BELLS RING AROUND THE WORLD
London, January 21,
His Majesty the King passed away peacefully at 11.55 p.m. last night. At his bedside were the majority of his family, including Her Majesty the Queen, who had remained with him throughout his five days' illness, the Prince of Wales, who will succeed him, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and the Duke. and Duchess of Kent.
The British Broadcasting Corporation, announcing His Majesty's death, said: "He whom we loved as King has passed from our midst.
"We voice the deep grief of all the peoples of the Empire and profess our
profound sympathy for the Queen and the Royal Family.
"Ourselves and fellow-citizens at home and overseas reaffirm our loyalty to the Crown."—Reuter...
DIED WITHOUT PAIN
London, Jan.- 21.
His Majesty the King died painlessly, according to a bul-f letin-from Sandringham.
It adds: "Death came peacefully at 11:55 pm. In the presence of Her Majesty the Queen. the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Kent,"
This last bulletin was signed by the three physicians who -had been with the King since he was first stricken Thursday, Lord Dawson of Penn, Sir Stanley Howett and Sir F. Willans.
ielin at Buckingham Palace in solemn 'QUEEN'S GRIEF
sence.-Reuter,
His
The members of the Royal Family
bedside as the stood abous Dajesty died. The Queen wept softly, and heid ner husband's hand.
STRENGTH DIMINISHES
London, Jan. 20
The tragic silence was only brokenaight states that the condition of the
by the King's laboured breathing.
Her Majesty broke down as the King died, but she quickly rallied and kissed his brow.
COLONY MOURNS MONARCH
CATHEDRAL BELLS -TOLL
UNIVERSITY CLOSES
The new's of the King's
death,
18
though, not unexpected, cast a deop
A bulletin issued at 6.30 p.m. to- ning shows that his strengtn
munishing. The bulletin was signed gloom over the whole Colony, Many
who or the three doctors
are residents first heard the confirmation cunatant attendants, to ajesty's gether with Queen Mary, and in-of His Majesty's demise direct from Lord DAWADI of Penn solemnlycates that they are fearful how far the Daventry special broadcast, while Announced the King's death, address-in Majesty's reserve of strength is
seing taxed-Router. ing the Prince of Wales. He said:
Your Majesty, your father is dend."Untied Press.
NEWS FROM DAVENTRY
The first
WORLD INTEREST
London, Jon. 20.
british
the extra published by the Telegraph was eagerly bought up by people ar their way to office..,
were
2
The late King George the Fifth, whose death
is mourned to-day throughout the British Empire and the entire world.
ITALIANS CONTINUE ADVANCE
BADOGLIO'S WORD OF ACTION
ETHIOPIANS SURRENDER
MARKET
AWAITS DECISION
TENNESSEE VALLEY
ADMINISTRATION
UTILITY FIRMS MAY PROFIT.
(Special to "Telegraph")
New York, Jan. 20.
GRIEF SWEEPS BRITAIN
TOUCHING SCENES AT SANDRINGHAM
KING'S TENANTS AWAIT WORD OF DEATH
London, Jan., 20.
There were touching scenes at Jubilee Gate at Sandring- ham during the evening and the night where tenants of His Majesty's estate and villagers waited to hear the last sad news.
The faces of the watchers, says Router's special corres- pondent, wore a look of grim solemnity as they anxiously walted in the pitch darkness. The only sound was the whistling of the wind in the trees and the deep intonations of the village clock. Only a few dared to speak, and then only in hushed tones.
They Yet most seemed to be glad when the end came. realised that the King himself would not have desired anything better than to die as a simple country gentleman amid the rural surroundings of his beloved Sundringham.
LEAGUE EMBARGO SCHEME
EXPERTS TO STUDY PROBLEM
MUSSOLINI'S MESSAGE
(Special to "Telegraph")
The Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraphia Mes rages Ordinance. 11, Received, January
Geneva, Jan, 20,
The last bulletins brought scores of cars from many miles distant, while in he neighbourhood of the town of King's Lynn, with which the Royal Family had close affulation, people stood listening to the radio messages, heard through the deliberately open- cd doors of private houses. Even the aitterly cold night did not deter many women from joining the vigil.
The light which up to this time had barned brightly in the Queen's bed-
window was. dimme at o'clock.Renter.,
room
HAD NO HOPE
11
Lordon, Jan. 21. Although the King's entourage maintained an optimistic exterior, in- wardly they had recognised that there was no hope for the recovery of the monarch, says Renter's special, cor- respondent at Sandringham.
Apart from the fact that the King had been seriously weakened by his 1028 filness, after which he had tubes Atted in his chest, he was additionally nandicapped by weakness. In conse quence of a horse rolling on him dur- sing the Great War.
The Committee of Eighteen meeting Wednesday and its first bual.
In October, when the King wont- ness will be to hear reports of mx- perts on the efficiency and effect of shooting for the last time, it was sanctions already upplied against noticed with dismay that his necks Italy. The Committed will then con-was badly swollen, sider the possibility of further sanc
Three weeks ago, His Majesty faint- tions.
ed whilst attending Sandringham Parish Church.
Ton
days
ago, the King insisted on making a visit to the Newmarket stud farm to see a newly-purchased sixe. He then had to be assisted into the 'ntorlor, and had to be enrried out en minutes later. His face WON
The balls from St. John's Cathedral: Grazianing adds that General of the Stock Market depends on the experts will be appointed to inves
columns have
entered
on Monday.
Rome, Jan 20. Pings everywhere, on Government
Marshal Badogho has 'telegraphed World-wide anxiety in the King's buildings, naval ships, military eata-that Ras Desta's troops are being
driven back from The bellef is being expressed on of the condition is shown in Renter's meablishments, the banks, clubs, business continuously announcement
Wall Street that the immediate future. It is expected that a committee of all parts. Cables iron houses and private residences
Ganaledoria. Ababa King's passing was received in Hong-aagcs trom
Bhow
The that the roon flying at half-mast, kong from Daventry. It stated: "It Acos
Supreme Court's decision on the con-igate the effectiveness of any plan is with great sorrow that we have chopians' sympathy is most keon the following announcement to make: and frequent enquiries have been tollod, telling of the passing of the Gallaborana territory, occupying Filtu, stitutionailty of the Tennessee Val for an all embargo,
His Majesty the King died peace-ming from this capital with regard King, the "Passing Bell being rung 230 kilometres from Dolo and routing toy Administration which is expected
ho residents. fully at 11.65 p.m. to-night in theo the progress of the King. The in-for twenty minutes."
The communique further states that presence of Her Majesty the Queen,quiries come through the
italian troops all along the route have Executives of utility concerns are His Royal Highness the Prince of Legation and Reutere correspondents. It is understood that Emperor
encountered stampeding columns in expressing more concern over the out Wales, the Duke of York, the Princess
Solussie has Instructed that
miserable condition, who surrendered some of the T.V.A. than they are over the Wheeler-Bayburn Bill, due to the Royal, and the Duke and Duchess faile
Jegging for food and water, owing fact that they are convinced that the Kent.
he complete disorganisation of enemy
atter is unconstitutional whereas the supplies.
Artillery activity and reconnaissance V.A. case involves complication All entertainment in the Colony will continuo on the Makale-Takazze in 308ably procluding a clean-cut deci
tho be cancelled owing to the death of lin northern, front-Reuteron as to its constitutionality. Alajesty. The dance arranged for to Special. night at the United Services Roeren- ion Club has been cancelled, it is an-
"He whom we loved as King has passed from our midst. We voice the rief of all people of cur Empire and
sympathy profound Four
Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family
with
"With our fellow-citizens at Home
At the University of Hongkong, o which the late King tras Patron, flags were flown at half-mast, and it was every medical bulletin on His Majes-announced that the University would ty's condition be transmitted to him
Do immediately closed as a mark or a speedily as possible.-Reuter.
expect to the late sovereign.
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CANADA'S PRAYERS
Ottawa, Jan. 20. Prayers for the King's recovery are being offered from Atlantio to Pacific in the Dominion of Canada.
Nowspaper offices are being bo leged with anxious inquiries.
nounced. and Overseas we affirm our loyalty
to the Crown."
to
The Criminal, Sessions, which were The announcement was made at
Lord Tweedsmuir, the Governor to have been resumed to-day, have frequent intervals, the remaining! broadcast transmission being devoted General, has sent a personal message been adjourned, and Mr. Justice Hay Westminster to Sandringham wishing His Majesty den made a reference to the King's the relay of
***** a speedy recovery. The Queen has death in Court this morning. : Cathedral bella.
Daventry also announced that the replied with grateful thanks for this Prime Minister Mr. Stanley Baldwin, kind-message Router.. would broadcast a message to the Em-i pire at 9.20 a. G.M.T. (3.20 p.m.) Hongkong Time),
WAITING FOR END
London, Jan. 20. Sandringham House was hushed in allence when the fatoful pulletin was Issued at 9.25 p.m..
The Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Duke of Kent and the Princess Royal were in the death chamber awaiting the end.NE The news was tolephoned to Mr. Stanley Baldwin and also to members of the Royal Family, Including Queen Maud of Norway.
The rows spread like wildfire throughout the district. Crowds flock. ed to Sandringham Houso, women wooping and mon standing bare hended.
The bulletin was convoyed in dividually to the highest offelala of the King astate, who joined the wall Ing crowds.
wo thousand people read the bul
ANXIETY IN INDIA
Bombay, Jan. 20 News of the King's health is being featured in all the papers throughout India, Newspaper offices are con stantly responging to Inquiries Reuter.
AUSTRIAN CONCERN
Vienna, Jan. 20. Great concern is felt in. Austria over the illness of King George of England.
All detalls of his progress are given prominence in the press and crowds have gathered at newspaper, offices awnitlig now-Router.
NIGHT BULLETIN
London, Jan. 20. At 0.25 pm. a ballotin was issued from Sandringham, saying: "The King's life is moving peacefully to wards its close" It was signed by the three doctors in attendanco Reiter,
Wo are informed by the Adjutant of The Hongkong Volumeer Defence Corps that all parades for to-night at Voluntoor. Headquarters are cancelled. The Burns Night dinner which was to have taken place on Saturday night, a amongst, the public, functions to be cancelled.
SENATE PASSES
BONUS
“BABY - BOND” BILL
APPROVED
An official statement will be issued TO RETURN TO
in llongkong during the course of, the Jay regarding local arrangements and the period of Court mourning.
In the event of the T.YA. being outlawed, the frat repercussioni would be dolt in stocks due to utilities not having yet discounter such a decision to the fullest extent on account of traders being wary fest the present case contains daws pre vanting the Court frem' deeply con sidering the Act
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The belief is being expressed tha sriso in utilities might start a wide ball market, due to other businessC deriving benefit therefrom, inco clear-cut TVA decision would tend to check the Government's activities. in various lines and prevent their spreading into any business.
The Committes of Thirteon has de- cided that the Council is incompetent to make any response to the Ethiopian request for financial assistance. It dde that no funds are available for Ethiopla.
Meanwhile, Signor Benito Musso- ini has addressed a message to the international Red Cross, in reply to
monsago from M. Huber, the Pro sident, offering the fullest investigu tion of the alleged bombing of Red Cross units. The Italian Prime Minister declares the reports of the bombings ware grossly exaggerated.
AIRMEN INSTRUCTED
He points out that Italian airman were fastructed to respect, the 'Rod Gross, although it was known to the Italian command that the enemy, used the Red Cross flag for warlike pur- poses. Despite these orders, it might sometimes happen that in formation lying the Red Cross might involun arily be implicated in action.
No one more than the Italian Gov
PARLIAMENT SUMMONED
(Special to "Telegraph”)
London, Jan. 21.
It was announced in the carly hours of the morning that: Parliament would be convened at 6 o'clock to day-United Press
The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, will broad- cast a message to the British Empire during the morning in London which will be. heard in Hongkong at 3:20 p.m. ⠀⠀
ham Router iT
The next development from the outrnment deplores such sockdents. The purple, and it is believed that he lawing of the TV.A. would be Government would do everything in occurred in August, also at Sandring- auffered a stroke. His first, stroke: genuino growth of utility companies Itanower to prevent a repirresco.
It is pointed out in this connection Signor Mussolini said he wished HOUSE
that utilities have done no financing Rod Osess delegaten, would visit the excepting routing refunding. Thermat of operations and Investirate how Lore a search for now funds needed the Geneva Convention, was being Washington, Jan. 20,
the belligerents The Senate has passed the Ex- to increase plant capacity might break observed by be followed in connection with mourn Servicemen's Bonus Bill, providing for the logiam in the capital markets Renter Sportal: ing but flags have been half-masted the full payment of the bonus is thereby starting the entire business world on a new construction program- An order has been haved for mill cashable "baby bonds."
Bonator Neely's amendment, calling me which, in turn, would bring in- tary mourning to be worn forthwith for payment in now currency was creased activity, to the steel and other and a dance at the United Services rejected.
Heavy Industries United Prazs
Naval authorities are awaiting Ad- mirally signale for the procedura to
cancelled, SAN
نا
Recreation Club for to-day has boon The Bill now returns to the House Representativca, where it is ex- All sittings of the Polico Courts pected to replace the original Bili,
passed on January, 10. were adjourned-to-day, Belg
«KIPLING'S GIFT
GREAT GENTLEMAN
London, Jan. 20- The Empite" has lost not only a gread King' bat a great pentleman, is the comment of the manila the street on the passing of George V
It was the best įdeath that could ho wished for him, howovor. The end "syne'quick and his sufföring was very London, Jan. 20. "Light" Also, it was the death His NO DECISION-
The late Mr. Rudyard Kipling Majesty would have preferred, at his Washington, Jag 20. tonated the autographed manuscript home in Bandringham, which he al The Supreme Court went into recei f his famous story, "Kim," to the ways loved boat. Here he felt at Speed acceptance of the House is without making any decision with re Britlah Mudsun ten youre ago, but pan and could talk or shoot or ride The Hongkong Stock Exchange is expected, though it is not known whes gard to the TVA case. The next his request his fact was only made like an ordinary English gentleman. closed to-day, no quotations being ther President Roosevelt will sign decision: day da Ferrary 3 United habite after his death-Reuter The King was without pain in the sued fo
the Dill-Reuter.
Bulletin Service
Press
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