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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1934.

"HONOUR

TO KING ALEXANDER-THE MARTYR'

Impressive Scenes At The Funeral

POIGNANT TRIBUTES BY

THE NATION

Royalty And Statesmen Pay

Respects

'Members of Royalty and delegates from many countries. national leaders of Europe, naval and military chleis, members of the clergy, and peasants from all parts of the country re- presenting many nailonalities and others paid their last tri- butes at the funeral of King Alexander, the ruler of Yugosla- via.

The late King's popularity among his subjects received tan- gible expression in the reverent scenes at the capital since the the profusion of wreaths body was brought from France and

which came even from the smallest hamlets in the land.

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(Special" to "Hong Kong

Daily Press")

(B Telegraph, Copyright, Tala *Ordinance, 1894- Massages truphic

Received, October, 18, 4.30 p.m.)

Belgrade, Oct. 18. Masses of visitors are overflow Ing the city now and it is esti- mated that over 150,000 are here, peasants from all parts of the Kingdom, Montenegrins, Croats, Dalmatlans, Bosnians and Turks presenting a motley array in their

costumes and national

the trasting strangely to draped streets.

The arrival of Royal personages, official deputation of 25 countries. and other distinguished guests followed each other thick and fast. An airplane conveying Chan- cellor Hitler's special military en- voy, General Goering alighted at the Belgrade airport on Wednes-

con- black

Important guests who had pre- viously arrived are Prince Cyrill of Bulgaria, King Carol of Rou- mania, accompanied by Titulescu. Prince George and his finance Princess Marina, representing the King of England, Prince Spolitta, nephew of the Italian King, and the French President, Lebrun, ac

by three ministers, companled

from the while the deputation city of Marseilles led by the Bur- gumaster, "Ribaud had already ar- rived on Tuesday. All deputa tions and distinguished person- ages were met in the name of the Council Regents. by guarda. of honour who conducted them

them, Le- quarters reserved for brun, being given apartments in the Royal Palace.

to

In the old Royal Palace where the dead King is lying in state, the piles of wreaths grow steadily day afternoon, the Prussian Prem- higher no less than 2,000 having deposited by Wednesday been evening. Sumptuous wreaths from abroad to the simplest bouquets of wild flowers from smallest ham- lets in the land are among them, many wreaths being of thorns as a symbol of the tragic "path trod- den by the dead Ruler.

ler being greeted by the Minister of Commerce. Demotrovitch and Commander of the Yugoslav Air Force, General Nedrich, the Ger- von

man

envoy extraordinary Keller and the German minister von Heeren in the company of whom General Goering then pro- ceeded by motor boat to Belgrade where a marine guard was drawn up in his honour and the war Minis- ter, Milovanovitch welcomed him behalf of the Yugoslavian

on

army.

LAST SCENES

Simple Funeral Ceremony

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press"), (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tala Ordinance, 1894 Meranges graphic

Received, October 18, 7.30 p.m.).

Belgrade. Oct. 16. All Yugoslavia was on Thursday overshadowed by the sense of the irreparable

national loss which was intensified at the moment

when the dead King was carried

the

to his last resting place to family mausoleum in Oplenog in the heart of Serbia. The funeral

Up till Wednesday evening. 300,- 000 people had filed past their dead sovereign while at the head post office over 30,000 telegrams of condolence were received.- Transocean Kua Mir

The picture "of the streets dawn was

very impressive and

colourful," the brown

at

and blue

the defence forces, the chief of army staff. Neditch, carried the crown, Admiral Priza the sceptre and other generals bere the ban- ner and dagger. The Royal coffin was draped with black velvet and the national flag On the cofin itself were the cap. sash, gloves and sword of the late King.

Members of the Royal family went on foot, first King Peter II with his mother, Queen" Marie, then the rest of the famly and then President Lebrun. King Carol of Roumania, representatives DI foreign countries, princes and the German delegation headed by Goering, followed by the three members of the Regency Council, the Yugoslavian Premier, minis ters, deputies and senators. Transocean. Kun Min.”

THE LATE KING

in

PROSPERITY IN AMERICA

Will Be Reflected Elsewhere

London, October 18. Lecturing at the Cornhill Crab, Mr. Leonard Reid, City Editor of the Daily Telegraph," expressed the opinion that after the elections President Roosevelt will find him self suficiently strong fo pursue vigorously à rapprochement with a primate Anance' enterprise, the more '50 as the President has already fullled the popular "de- mand for fearless reform and abuses of the country's financial system.

Bosnian farmer, deputy.

his national costume sprang to

Mr. Reid did not rule out the feet and spontaneously cheered

possibility In the comparatively Goering and New Germany and all near future of fresh overtures-from those present enthusiastically Washington for restabilisation of joined in the cheers. Coering currencies

and emphasised, the

TENSE MOMENT thereupon followed the invitation value accruing to the rest of the

The Boy King And

His Mother

Belgrade, Oct. 18. With bells tolling, guns booming and aeroplanes roaring overhead, the funeral service for the late King Alexander: was held at the Cathedral, after which the pro- cession progressed slowly through two miles of carefully policed streets.

The Cathedral service was of a most simple nature but impressive. The building. was draped with black and massed cholra Sank

magnificent dirges, members of the

Orthodox Church with the con-

gregation in splendid uniforms of all kinds and a little group of the Royal family, kneeling ngar the coffin.

An extremely moving moment arrived

of Prince Paul with whom he had world from such a move and the one hour's talk at Dedinje Castle.extent to which the return of The utmost cordiality marked the prosperity in the United States will

Goering conveyed be reflected in other countries-

conversations.

to Prince Paul the German Army's Reuter and the nation's heartfelt syn- pathy in Yugoslavia's bereave- ment.

PRINCE PAUL THANKS Prince, Paul expressed his thanks for the German Government's courtesy in despatching Goering In the course of their conversa- tion, it was stressed that on both

sides there existed a keen desire to further intensify the good re- lations between Germany and Yugoslavia.

ONE THOUSAND

BREAK

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Melbourne, Oct. 18. According to the "Berliner

Lindrum regained the lead in Tablatt," General Orering told the World's Bullard Championship Yugoslavian members of the Press when at the close of play to-day last night that Germany would he was left with a total of 7.641 not permit Macedonian or other pointe as against 7,611 by Davis. terrorists to choose the Fatherland Davis led by 588 points at the end as their abode. He gave tribute of the afternoon session; but Lin- to the late King Alexander as a drum's fine break of 1,013 gave strong guardian of the peace. him. the lead. General Goering further told Mr. Lindrum made breaks of 1,013

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King's Guard entered to remove the coffin, while King Peter sat at the throne with his legs dangling

and his face pale as he watched

first the coffin and then his mo- ther's tear-worn face near him.

King Carol spontaneously stood on guard over the coffin with drawn sword during the whole of the service.

AGED PATRIARCH'S TRIBUTE

An aged patriarch with tears in his voice paid a last tribute to the work of King Alexander. Then the

his

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412, 272, 262 and 358 unfinished. Reuter.

that he had been warned that

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tunles of the Serbian pencants, young King and widowed Queen Statemen And King

richly embroidered with smocks, the Croats with their fez turbans, the Bosnians with their sheep- skins.and the Montenegrin with their red caps made a strange contrast with the national cos- tumes of the Albanians. Dalmat- lans, Macedonians and the bril- liant uniforms of the Yugoslavian eccleciastical soldiery, the rich garments of the Orthodox Greek Church and dignitaries.

THE PROCESSIONS. At six o'clock the funeral pro- cession was formed and divides into three rections, two military

and then the third consisting of

the real mourners and the Royal included all coffin. The latter

rites were simple, the purpose be- Bokols or sport societies delega

tions from all Yugoslav cities, ing to keep in harmony with the

members. of Parliament, municipal character of the solder-King whose pride was self-discipline and obed-councillors and representatives of

ience to duty, his whole life being one of active service to hla..belov- ed country.

numerous societies. Over 100 air- planes circled overhead. When the commandant of the troops called The occasion was very kolemn the soldiery to attention, a spon- taneous shout broke out from the as the Yugoslavian people mourns

thousands of spectators "Honour the loss, not only of their King

to King Alexander the Martyr." but a great man whose life was a

to The procecalon then began constant fight for safety, peace move slowly forward. Exactly at and progress. During the night which was of unusual blackness, midday the coffin was placed, in 'a

special tra'n to LadenoVAZ-

rain fell in torrents, only ceasing Transocean Kuo Min.

in the early morning. Neverthe-

leas the patient crowds wedged

shoulder to shoulder along the

whole route of the funeral proces- THE SYMBOL

sion and stood silently. regardless

of comfort. At 11 o'clock,"mem-. bers of the military and Civil chancelleries as well as the Mints- ter of Justice assembled at the Palace to attest the burial certi- ficate.

KINGSHIP

Royalty Travel

On Foot

and a distinguished company la- cluding President Lebrun, toe Duke of Kent, Premier Goering and foreign representatives follow- ed the gun carriage on the last Journey through the streets while French, Czechoslovakian, Rouman-

Carol Meet

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally. Press"). (By. Telegraph, Oopyright,

Messages Ordinance, 1894.

ian and Yugoslavian aeroplanes graphie dipped in, salute.

Received, October 18,4-30 p.m.)

Tela

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SILVER MARKET

From Our Own Correspondent

London, October 18.. London Silver prices to-day were 1/8 down, as follow:-

London, Oct. 18. Decks are being cleared in pre-

The arst meeting of the British and Japanese representatives has been fixed for Tuesday either at the Foreign Office or in Downing Street. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald will probably be presiding,

The Japanese plan for a global tonnage basis for imitation of armaments, was previously discuss ed at Washington, but it has al- Oct. 17 Oct 18 ways revealed insuperable difficul- Spot

23-7/8 23-3/4 ties. It is impossible to forecast Forward ...... 24

23-7/8 the British attitude towards the London on New York cross rate plan until the full scheme has

2.00 p.m. to-day was 4.94 been tabled with' details, compared with 4.93-1 at closing yesterday.

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FRENCH PARLIAMENT

Paris, Oct. 18.. The French Parliament will meet

It is understood that the Bri tish attitude is that Britain' would like to see a continuance of the Washington Treaty or something resembling the London Treaty ne- 'This at- gotiated to replace it. Litude is shared in by the French and Italians."

As regards Admiral Yamamoto's contention, Britain and the United States are dissatisfied although they enjoy parity on a ratio 'basis. It is pointed out that both sides naturally had to make concessions for the sake of the Treaty. The United States' attitude, like the British, is one of expectancy to- wards the Japanese plan-ma Renter.

THE TYPHOON

The Hong Kong Observatory re- ported at 5.35 p.m. yesterday:-

The typhoon" appears to be cen tred about 60 miles 8.E. of the Paracels (about 400 miles 8. of Hong Kong) moving slowly W.N.W. Its-

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press") including King Carol-who is the

(By Telagraph, Copyright, Pele late, King Alexander's brother-in prophic Messages Ordinance, 1891 law as well as the Queen-Mother Beceived, October 18, 4-30 p.m.) Belgrade, Oct. 18. Marle of Roumania will meet on The heads of the State and Thursday at noon before the fun- statesmen now assembled here are eral ceremonies for a family coun- not losing the opportunity for po til at Royal palace, and that sub-on November 6 and not on October position is not certain, however.

31 as originally planned, according litical discussions, President Le- sequently King Carol will confer brun, King Carol and the Yugos with President Lebrun on whom to the latest arrangements between- lavian foreign minister, Yeftitsch devolves the task of re-habilitat- the Premier and the Speaker of the ing the Government to convene m and Els Roumanian, Turkish and ng French prestige in south east- House. It is understood that the national assembly for the purpose GEN. GOERING'Sk, colleagues having taken ern Europe. An act not lacking Government contemplates to sub-

The coffin entrained to Mlädes novata from which travel will be by car to Topola where burial wili take place in the crypt of King Alexander's ancestors. Reuter,

MISSION

Talk With Prince Paul

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press”) (By "Telegraph, Dopyright, Tela Alsaacgar Ordinance, 2891. graphic Received, October 18.4-30 pm

Berlin October "18. Further details

on

General Goering's Belgrade mission as the

part in Wednesday in

a number significance took place on Wed-mit to Parliament a draft authoris of consultations which undoubtednesday afternoon when the Prince

way

ly served their purpose `paving the for important conferences scheduled to take place after the funeral

Regent Paul, conferred upon Pre- sident Lebrun the Grand Cross of the Order of Karageorgevitch which the late King had intended The proposed conference of the to present to the President on the Little Entente which the foreign occasion of his visit to Paris. ministers arranged for Friday According to unconfirmed rum- morning is to be followed by ours, King Boris of Bulgaria ar- conference of signatories of the rived Here on Wednesday to at- tend the funeral, his arrival be- Balkan Pact on the same day.

It is, moreover, understood that ing reportedly kept secret. all members of the Royal familyTmican Kan Mîn,

German Army's special plenipo HONG KONG OUSTED IN

tentiary

at King

Alexander's

OFuneral and his one-hour talk

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press),

with Prince Paul are furnished this morning by the "Deutsche Nachrichtenburg" from the "Yogo

lav capital

GOLF INTERPORT

Shanghai Win All Singles Matches

At" the invitation of the speaker of Parliament, General Goering proceeded to Skupshtina where he wis 'enthusiastically .welcomed. The speaker offered him the seat TO THE CATHEDRAL

of honour at the conference table. At midnight the commander of

Shanghal, October 18. the Royal body guard, General

General 'Goering in the capacity

of of Speaker the German Following up their success over Zirkowitch, the first adjutant to the King. Ministers and high ond- (ly Telegraph, Copyright, Tele. Reichstag conveyed the German the Hong Kong Interport golf cers of the body guard carried graphic Meangas Ordinance, 18p. Parliament's heartfelt sympathy team by two matches to one in the irreparabia loss which the two-ball forescues, Shanghai the comn to Exscholoss Cathedral, Received, October 18, 7-50 p.m.). Torch bearers lit the way through

Belgrade, Oct. 18. Yugoslavia had sustained. General won all the six singles to-day and the crowded but silent streets, s The latest despatches state that Goering emphasised the good re- the competition, scoring eight thousands who had come to Bel-over 15,000 wreaths were carried Istions existing between the two points to one.

particular to The following were the results grade to see the funeral were un- at the funeral procession, Oncers countries, pointing in p able to find any accommodation. of the Yugoslavian Navy bore the commercial treaty which forms of the singles - All street tramic was stopped at 5 wreaths from the Royal family, the basis for further extension of o'clock on Thursday morning. The foreign chiefs and foreign mis- these relations The Speaker of of Kingship Parliament, Dr. Kumanndi thank- Church bells begin tolling when alons. The

Cers of the ed Goering for his kind words.

the troops took up their post ons, was borne by high

at

J. W Harrison (Shanghai) beat T. A Pearce by 6 and 5

A. E. Blinko Shanghai) beat

E. Lissaman by 5 and 4

J. B. Logan (Shanghai) beat D. 8. Edwards by 5 and 3.

TB. M Terrace (Shanghai) and 4 beat E. J. R. Mitchell by

CO. Cumming (Shanghai) beat A. T. Lay by 7 and 5.

W. H. C. Huggett Shanghai, beat P. H. Bcoones 1 up.

In the last match Huggett was four down at the fourteenth hole, but in the afternoon round, he played magnificently the remaining Ave holes

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Suffering or happy?

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