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MONARCH STILL
POWERS IN
DUTIES OF KING GEORGE
THE SIXTH
Packet Of Surprises For His Subjects
DOES King George VI come to the Throne with less powers
than those enjoyed by any monarch in English history? Some people have not hesitated to point out that the Cabinet and not the House of Commons is now the supreme power in this country. At the same time these people forget that the Crown, now personified by George VI, still possesses immense powers, should the monarch care to exercise them.
Here are some of the things | Victoria agreeing to the King could do without, con- sulting Parliament:
1. He has the power to disband the Army,
pay because citizens at the time considered the tax monstrous imposition. Only when King George V came to the Throne was the tax on the Sovereign's Income withdrawn.
The King has no rates to pay on any 2. He can dismiss all the officers from the General-Commanding-in-of his palaces, neither is he liable to Chief downwards.
death duties, but on all his private 3. He
can dismiss all naval officers estates he has to pay the same taxes and men.
4. He could sell all warships and naval stores.
5. In the event of defent in war he could make a peace by the sacrifice of the Duchy of Cornwall, which he DWTB.
6. He could begin a war for the conquest of Brittany.
D. He could dismiss most servants.
civil
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any
of his subjects.
Onicers and servants of the Royal Household who are employed in wailing on King George cannot be arrested. Likewise, they are exempl} . ed from jury service,
One thing the King does not possess is vote. Even at Sandringham, here the humblest labourer on the 7. He could make every citizen in estate is entitled to poll, the King's Great Britain mule or female a peer.name is not found
In the parliamen 8. He could make every parish in tory
register of the parish of Great Britain a university,
Sandringham, The King is expected to be strictly neutral in politics.
When King George goes to the theatre, even if he takes the Royal Box, he pays for it. He goes to the play as a private gentleman, Except nt the gala performances or
or charity Is not
not allow shows, his proposed visit ed to be announced in newspapers br- forehand. Further, when visiting the theatre in a private capacity his entrance must not be disclosed by
10. He could pardon all offenders.
"
Not Likely
Such powers are comprehensive enough. They could nullify all the efforts of England if engaged in a war, "It is hot suggested for a moment that King George would ever exercise these powers. But he possesses them,
by the law of the Constitulion, never. Playing the National assessed by
theless.
It is naturally understood that the Crown will sign any documents put before it by the responsible Minister. It has even argued that an English onarch "must sign his own death- You want ff-the two" Houses-ununim...
ously
him. send it up to Queen Victoria
signed many docu- ments, but not always without protest As Sir Sidney Lee says: "Many things did she write to a minister that 'Never would she consent to this or yet her formal signa- that ture of service at the needful moment."
Papproval was always at his
It is still the right of King George to refuse to assent to a Bill passed Vi by Parliament, but this right has not been exercised since the reign of Queen An
Anne.
Some people believe that the King may not leave Britain during his reign without the consent of Parliament. But-this-provision-in-the-Act-of Settlement was repealed in the first years of George I to en ble the King to go abroad to visit Hanover. King
Edward VII repeatedly exercised his right to go abroad, and George
instituted a new occasion when he
left England to go to India and be crowned Emperor.
Can Overrule Judges King George VI can, it he so desires, remit or mitigate sentences on
to the Sovereign lists of death sen- prisoners, Thips of submitting tences was stopped when the young Queen Victoria came to the Throne. An Act of Parliament was passed leaving the prerogativ
prerogative of mercy with the Home Secretary,
"But although the Home Secretary remains responsible, the prerogative is exercised in the name of the
King
The
powers
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1937.
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BROADCAST Jockey Short
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Commentary
Trotsky And HEBRIDEAN SONG RECITAL
Japanese
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Moscow, March 8. According to a report from
the newspaper Vladivostok, Miyako, published in Tokyo, printed a report in its issue of February 20th. that at a secret session of the plenum of the Budget Committee of the Japan- Lower . Chamber. on February 19, Mr. Asida, a deputy from the Seiyukai Party, asked Gen. Sugiyama, "does the Army know the traffic capacity of the Siberian Railway ?" Gen. Sugiyama replied, that the traffic capacity of the Siberian Railway is known to him but that he cannot mention it. To Mr. Asida's question how this was found. out, Gen. Sugiyama answered, "there are elements in Russia who are opposed to the present Government and it is precisely through these that we know."
fiscated the issue of the Germany and
Detection Risks
NO PERISCOPE ·
Savertige WITHSTssed at the | without showing her "periscope
up
Broadcast by Z.B.W. on wave- lengths of 355 metres, (845 k.e's.), 31.49 metres (0.52 m.e's.).
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12.30-2.15 p.m. European Pro-
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12.30 Dance Music by Roy Fox and His Orchestra.
1 pm Local: Time Signal and Weather Report.
1.03 Vocal Gems.
1.20 Rudy Starits and His Xyle- phone.
1.30 Reuter Press, Rugby Press; Local: Weather Forecast, Time and Announcements.
1.40 The London Philharmonie Orchestra,
2.15 Cloce Down, 4-7
p.m. Chinese Programme. 7-11.15 .p.m. .European Pro- gramme.
7 p.m. From the Studio. He- bridean Songs to the Clarsach Scotia (Celtic Harp) by Madame "Bardess of the Gorsedd.”
Programme..
1. Hebridean Mothers' Song; 2. Hin, hin, haradala (Dancing Song); 4. The 3. A Fairy's Love Song: Cockle Gatherer (Dancing Song)......... - arr. Kennedy Fraser.
7.15 p.to London-Oxford Cambridge. A Commentary on the University Boat Race.
8 p.m. Local Time Signal, Wen- ther Report and Announcements.
8.03 Viennese Waltzes.
April Smilca (Depret); Spring Waltz (Lincke)....Vienna Boheme Orchestra: Volga, Wolga! (Noack); Hydropathen (Gung') .....Vienna Boheme Orchestra.
Soprano
8.15 p.m. From the Studio. A Elisabeth Rodgers Recital by (Soprano) and Nura Kanis. (Pianoforte).
Solo-"Mimon"-- Connais tu le pays? (Thomas); 2. Pianoforte Solos--Troika, Noel..... 3. Soprano Solo- Tschalitowsky); Milions d'Arlequin (Drigo); 4. Pianoforte Solos-Preludes Nos: 2 and 5 (Scriabin); 5, Soprano Solo and Delilah" Softly
As is now revealed, the publication of the above mentioned report by the newspaper Miyako, which directly 'confirms the espionage connections of the Trotzkylte bandits with the Japanese militarists established at the last trial of the Trotzkylle Centre, caused the newspaper
paper much trouble. According to a report of the Telto Nichi Nichi of the 24th of February the Ministry of Internal Affairs con- Miyako in The which this report was printed. The manager
ger of the office of the hews paper,
per, Mineshima Noshi, who figures as night editor, was questioned by the censorship organs and fined, while the manager of the department of 15-Samson coming material, Yaguts! Hilet, was awakes my heart (Saint-Saens),
8.45 p.m. "A Princess of Kensing- forced to announce his resignation on Selection (German), Played by from the Miyako.
the Regimental Band of H. M. According to report of the Teito Grenadier Guards. Nicht Nichi, the Chairman of the
8.55 pm. London-News und An- | Lower Chamber, Mr. Tomita, slated
the appearance
of this report is anouncements. 9.15 - P.D.
"Symphony very sad occurence, which roused (Italian) in A Major" (Mendels the Indignation of the parties and sohn), Played by the Haile Orches-
authoritles, and
that tra, Conducted by Sir Hamilton measures should be taken in order
Harty. to prevent the occurrence of such incidents in the future-Tass.
Such are the powers the Throne. They are considerable George VI on his assumption of
By A Naval Correspondent German submarine officers are be and varied, and may surprise a good many people. They have even suring trained to attack single ships and prised the Monarchs
convoys without seeing them. rels themselves.
Thin the means that the submarine can operate beginning of this article were drawn Another great advantage is that it writer, Walter Bagchol, during the siderable depth. The difficulty of military
by that acute thinker, banker and can carry out the attack from a con-
reign of Queen Victoria.
detecting submarlues at a depth of When these points were brought to 100 feet or more la enormously in- the notice of the Queen, She ex- creased in the case of the German claimed:
ships because of their small size com- pared with most of those of other notions.
The whole design of Germany's great legal minds of England have to the theory of carrying out attacks
She was sceptical herself, but the new submarines is subordinated admit that they exist. They cannot without risk of being seen from sur- be disputed to-day in the reign of face ships and with the minimum King George. The only thing that is chance of detection from the air or certain is that they are not likely to by Instruments carried In ships. be exercised.-Pearson's
Weekly.
Germany has made progress during the last few years in the development of the hydrophone which is astound- ing the naval
experts of other coun tries. The hydrophone- un electricul under water
device-was
Its une was continued for some years
"Oh, the wicked man to write such a story! My people would not be- | Beve him."
BETTER GUN
FOR LONDON'S
AIR DEFENCE RANGE FINDERS WITH
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Intricate scientific instruments of modern design are to be issued to the Anti-Aircraft Groups of the 1st Anti-Aircraft Division (Territorial Army), together with the new high velocity gun.
The new
listening
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Faith in
Dream Cost
Him £253
(By A Correspondent.)
Liverpool, March 1.
used during the war. After the war, "I STILL believe in dreams. I
1st Movement-Allegro vivace; 2nd Movement-Andante con moto; 3rd Movement-Con moto moderato; 4th Movement Saltarello.
9.40 p.m. From the Studio. A Recital by Frederick (Bass-Baritone).
English
1. Two Grenadiers....Schumann; 2. Nobody knows de trouble I seen
3,
and ...Burleigh; "Philemon Baucis"Vulcans Song....Gounod; 4. Song of the Flea:...Moussorgsky; 5.-Sill wie die Nacht....Carl Bohm; d. "Chu Chin Chow"-Cobblera Song
,.Norton.
10
Variety.
London-Big p.m.
Ben.
New Mayfair Orchestra.
Vocal Sentimental Gentleman shall continue to act on my from Georgia...The Boswell Sisters; in the British Navy, but ultimately interpretation of them, for I Piano Solo "Let me Play"... Vivian was almost abandoned on account think that Divine Providence or Elli; Humorous-Have you seen my chickens?....Tommy Handley and of the many false results which were fate forewarns us of important Jean Allistone; Orchestra-"Roberta" obtained.
events,"
Selection.... SURPRISING SUCCESS
Mr. Leonard George Hanson, a 10.20 p.m. London-"Straight These were caused chiefly by noises young business man, of Freshfield, from the Horse's Mouth." A day in within the hull of the submarine il-near Southport, told me this to-night Racing Stable (Electrical Record- self and by water noises" caused by when we
discussed his faith In | ing).. the swirl of the water past the dreams, which was
10.50 p.m.
London Oxford mentioned ut
V1 Cambridge. An Electrical Recording hydrophone plate which carried the Liverpool Assizes to-day.
Messrs. Henry Wilson and Com- of the Commentary on the University microphone. It was also considered
Boat Race. that the hyrophone could never be made sumelently "directional" to be successfully claimed from Mr. Hanson stockbrokers, of Liverpool, pany,
11.15 p.m. Close Down. 5-7 £253 due to them on Stock Exchange Programme from 2.E.K, on a Fre
Additiorial European of real use.
of 640 Kilocycles. £337 failed.
It was stated that, influenced by a
I p.m. Dance Music. dream, Mr. Hanson sold American shares to lessen his tablilies.
Parade."
a
not
transactions, A counterclaim for quency
Germany has set herself to over- come all the difficulties experienced e. In consideration of some cir-
gun will supplant the by other nations in the use of hydro- cumstances humbly represented to 3-inch 20 cwt, semi-mobile gun at phones, and she has succeeded to Us," states the order for a free pordon present in use, The Instruments to degree which for some time was
"I have made a serious study of addressed to a prison governor, "are accompany it are now regarded as thought possible.
an essential accessory to modernised
dreams now for some years," Mr. graciously pleased to extend our
con- Germany's submarines were defence methods. They are at Grace and Mercy unto him, and to air
reduce internal Hanson told me.
"Sorry. I interpreted this dream? the grant him our Free Pardon for the present used only by the Regular Air structed so as to Defence Brigades.
sounds to the minimum. In offence for which he stands con-
ace ships of all other Not at all. Subsequent events proved under-surface victed." victed."
A.-A. gunnery is different from nations the operation of the hydroit to be right." The old saying that."the King canother types of gunnery, Fuse range, planes, or horizontal diving rudders do no wrong" is actual law. If the for instance, takes the place of range mechanism for raising and lowering vessel's speed through the water and
the steering gear, pumps, King were, we will say, to forge a in yards. Fuse range is the distance the cheque he could not be brought to that the shell for a given fuse setting the periscopes was effected either by any cross currents or Uldai streams trial. If he were to defame any of bursts from the gun. It is deter electrical machinery or by hydraulic which may be influencing it. his subjects, an action for libel could mined by the height of the target power. not be brought against him.
Professor Dicey in his book "The Law of the Constitution" goes so for
and
"turd
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7 p.DL.
"Jubilee Music Hall
Charlie Kunz at the
Variety.
Close Down.
Keep His Inside As Well As His Outside Clean
To guard sill further against And He Will Keep Well and the angle of sight.
In the latter case an electric Interference with the hydrophones by
to noises within, German crows are: hydraulic pump was necessary
To ensure internal cleanliness and The problem is to hit a small target supply the pressure. All this intern-taught to move silently, and at sca travelling at (say) 150 miles per hour al machinery was required to operate rubber boots are the only footwear the good health and regular develop
ment which naturally results there- at an altitude of 1,600ft. or more, the submarine submerged, and the allowed.
All these developments of the sub better way than and for the necessary calculations result was internal noise varying with
from, there is no effectively to engage so fleeting a the state of the vessel's trim and the morine and the housing of the by administer- target special Instruments are Im- extent to which hydroullé machinery Instruments have made the hydro- ing an occa- peratively necessary.
was used.
phone infinitely more efficient that alonal dose of
several
Can
100
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the
aperient
As to say that if the King were to shoot the Prime Minister with his own hand there is no court of law in which His Majesty could be arraigned,
None Can Sue The King
These Instruments are expensive, In the new German submarines it was in the hands of any other Baby's Own The King, though he cannot be sued in his own courts, is entitled to and largely for that reason the equip-overy operation, except the main navy. To these Improvements must Tablets, sue in them. He may, for instance, ment of the Territorial Army units propulsion, can be carried out by be added the work of the German mild bring an act on for trespass.
has been lacking. A Vickers Predle- hand, and even in the hand operated scientists, who have made the hydro-prepared by an
eminent child-i The King's motor-car need carry no tor, for instance, has had to serve machinery, gearing, and all other phone a far more accurate direction-
al instrument number, and is not confined to any which has done much to simplify tically eliminated. The main er derme
unite That
than before. Instrument, sources of sound have been race with the
specialist. now. German hyrophores speed limit.
submarine dive
Guaranteed to to The King's telegrams take prefer- anti-aircraft gunnery, determines the pulsion of the vessels when submerg-a German
be entirely free ence over all others and go free, fuse range aimultaneously with the ed is by electric motors, and special feet or more almost as soon as There is no need to stamp any of vertical and lateral deflections.
Devices
have been introduced to ehemy is alighted that is, long be from opiates,
chance
norcotics and other ingredients Unble Her his letters. They are franked In the
"hun" and electrical inter fore there is any- There are other up-to-date Instruc eliminate
of ments that gun-ference with the microphones
the microphones of the periscope being seen by the enemy.
to harm the delicate organs of young mers have thekerlarial Army guns hydrophones
From that time the periscope is never ideally suited to infants in arms ar children, Baby's Own Tablets are shown, and the attack is carried out in a a horse-catrlage down Roften Row, been that for several years past their Hyde Park.
shooting has not shown any sub- The virtual elimination of "water entirely by "car" from a great depth. well as to older children. Pleasant which in taste, really crushed to a powder nolsca" in the German hydrophones With the modern torpedo, The King may buy a house or an stantial improvement.
has bem the subject of research and leaves practically no track, the first and there fore easy to administer, the experiment over a number of years. intimation of such an attack would tablets are indispensable in the home. Streamlined casings of all types were be the explosion of the torpedo on For constipation, Indigestion, upset service to nothing, as tenant or by FISH GIFTS FROM CZAR tried, and immense trouble was taken hitting. There would be no oppor-stomach, Marrhoea, culle, to them
over the streamlining of the
tunity of
action or of colds, relieve croup, to expel worms by
, at ramming, and to help the child through the. sterleta or freshwater sturgeons, have In the newest German ships the
omcers claim that this trying period of teething, there is The King is free of taxation in been handed to the London Zoo by hulis are carefully streamlined, and form of attack gives as accurate re- nothing more rapidly, efficacious than respect of income and property Captain J. A. M, Vipan, of Stibbing the hydrophones - áre enclosed insults as did the old method of at- coming to him in right of the Crown, lan Hall-Waufford. The Ash were what amounts to a caring of dead" Lacking by "eye, with the courtant Baby's Own Tablets.
porting George may, if he likes, delve
ostate, but he cannot rent it. This
is based upon the law that the King
from a subject.
STREAMLINED HULLS --
Exempt From Taxes Some very old. Ash, including hull of the submarines,
Income Tax was paid by Queen presented to Captain Vipan by the water, which automatically takes up though judicious, use of the peris- Victoria and King Edward VII; Queen fata Czar of Russia,
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