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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1936.

TIME-HONOURED CEREMONY ON KING'S ACCESSION

Proclamation Read To Great Throng

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LORD MAYOR LEADS

THE CROWDS

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ROYAL FUNERAL SANDRINGHAM CHURCH

ON TUESDAY

Great Gathering Of Royalty

London, Jan. 21.

One of the greatest, gatherings of European royalty and distin- guished statesmen over known i history will attend King George's! funeral on January 28. -

procession will include the

Three Cheers For The Kingng and Queen of Norway, the

London, January 22.

Edward VIII was proclaimed King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Defender of the Faith and Emperor of India with time-honoured. ceremony at St. James Palace tu-day,

The balcony from which the proclamation was de- livered was adorned with crimson cloth and other colour- ful bangings associated with the ceremony from ancient times. Microphones and loudspeakers were installed to enable the proclamation to be heard throughout the world.

Kings of Denmark and Bulgaria, the Crown Prince and Crown Prin- ces of Sweden. Prince Nichols of Rumania, and the King or Grown Prince of Greece.

Queen Wilhelm'na at Holland wi be represented by a special mission. M Lebrun, the Presid- ent of France, and M. Pierre Ln- val, the Prime Minister, will re- present France and Baron von Neurath will head the German de- legation Spain and Portugal will

SAD JOURNEY

The King's remains will be con-

PILGRIMAGE

Crowds Eager For Glance At Late King

London, January 22.

From the dark hours of the morning crowds arrived by foot and every manner of conveyance to Sandringham Church, and awaited its opening at 10.30 In a piercing wind. The tempera- ture was well below freezing point.

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old Every type was represented-beared tramps, uniformed chauffeurs, aged women on cratches, ver million-lipped modern girls and tiny rosy-cheeked tota.

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Within an hour four hundred people had fled through the tiny church past the coffin, covered with the Royal Standard and resting on two simple treaties, the eerie blue and green the shadows from the stained glass windows flickering upon coffin. watchers and lighting up the sliver altar in a dull glow...

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cession from Westminster to Pad- dington-Reuter.

THE ARRANGEMENTS

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London, Jan. 22. Shortly before midnight, the also be represented and the latter Queen accompanied by two Ladles- will send a cruiser and a battalion | in-Waiting made a pilgrimage on

London, Jan, 22. of fusikers to participate in the foot from Sandringham House to The lying in state arrangements The ceremony began with a thousand Officers at

funeral procession.

the Church of St. Mary Magdalene at Westminister Hall will enable the Arms habited in their tabards, attended by a Sergeant at

to which the body of the late King public to tender homage during a had been removed earlier in the large part of Thursday and from Arms, proceeding to the balcony, Trumpets were sound-

veyed to London Thursday.

evening. Foresters and gamekeep- 16 am to 11 pm. on Friday to ed thrice and then Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston, Garter

King Edward, Queen Maty and ers who were on guard round the Bunday. Principal King of Arms, accompanied the Duke of Nor-

other members of the Royal coffin were asked to withdraw and Reuter's Bulletin Servize. folk and Earl Marshal Read to read the proclamation to

Family will follow the coffin on the Ladies-in-Waiting remained at the great crowds assembled from early morning.

foot from Sandringham to Wolfer- the door while the Queen alone. H

ton station, two and a half miles advanced into the chancel and afterwards the Immediately

Omacers of Arms, habited in their

A gun carriage with meet the knelt in prayer for a few minutes will beside the cofin Then she rose National Anthem was sung, while tabards, assembled on the balcony train at King's Cross and

walked slowly back forty-one minute guns, correspond-of "Friary Court, St. James Palace probably convey the body to West- and

and in these historic surround- Įminster Hall for the lying-in-Sandringham.- ing with the age of the new

British Wireless. monarch, began to boom through ings, after trumpets had sounded state, the still wintry atmosphere.

thrice the Garter Principal King

A procession was then formed of the Kings of Arnis, heralds pur- suivants and Sergeant at Arms and the Royal carriages moved through the Mail to Charing Cross where the proclamation was read a second

time.

The procession then continned to Temple Bar where a temporary barrier marked the boundary of the City of London. A Bluemantle Pursuivant advanced between two trumpeters, preceded by two Horse Guards, and demanded admission, to the City: Being admitted, the procession was conducted by the City Marshal to the Lord Mayor who was in attendance with his aldermen, recorder and sheriffs.

After reading the proclamation at Temple Bar, the procession escorted the dignitaries to the Royal Exchange in the heart of the City where, under the shadow of the Mansion House and Bank of England, the proclamation Was read again, and finally from the steps.

The Lord Mayor led the huge crowds in "Three Cheers for the King," which were lustily given.

Union Jacks were flown at füll mast to-day, but they will be lower- ed to-morrow.—

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FULLER REPORT

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A guard of Field Battery Royal

of Arms read the proclamation-3 | Artillery will accompany the gun- document distinguished by great carriage. stateliness of diction.

STATELY PROCESSION Accompanied, by an escort σ Royal Horse Guards, a procession state was then formed in which

heralds, including trumpeters," Bluemantle Pursuivant Portenis, Pursuivant Rouge Croix, Purau v- ant Rouge Dragon and the heralds. namely York, Windsor, Richmond. Chester, Somerset and Lancaster heralds. preceded the Kings att Arms to other points from which the proclamation was read.

The Kings at Arms' participating were Norroy, King 01 Arms, Clarenceux; King of Arms and the Garter Principal.

On reaching the City boundary at Temple Bar the Bluemantle ad- vanced and in ancient farm de- manded admission. On this being granted be was conducted by the City Marshall to the Lord Mayor who, having read the Order in Council, removed the barrier and the proclamation was read.

Flags which were hoist at half mast yesterday flew, at the" mast Empire head to-day all over the

Tenants of the Sandringham estate and inhabitants of San dringham will be allowed to fle

in the village past the coffin church to pay their last respects. Reuter.

LATE KING'S MEMORY

Parliament To Pay Its Tribute

London, Jan. 22, To-morrow, through the' spoken words of the leaders of all parties, Parliament will pay its tribute to the memory of the late King.

LYING IN STATE

to

CITY OF BORROW

London, Jan. 22. Long before midnight last night, London streets, which would nor mally be thronged with people at that hour, were empty. A silence as impressive as that of Armistice Day hung over them. Motorists travelled silently and buses hurried almost empty towards the suburbs, King George's funeral will take Streets normally ablaze with lights place from St. George's Chapel, froin flashing electric signs of a Windsor, on January 29.

score of theatres were in darkness, The lying in state at Westmina- (and the pavements were deserted. ter Hall will be from January 23 Night club and restaurants were

shut. until the day of the funeral.

London Was

city There will be a full state pro- sorrow- Tritish Wireless.

London, Jan. 21.

COMMUNISTS IN FRANCE

Moscow Praise For Successes

(Special to the "Hong Kong-

Daily Fress"). \\

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tala It will also express, with sincerity graphis Messages Ordinance, 180 and unanimity, its loyal devotion | Received, January-22. 7.30 p.m.) to the new sovereign, coupled with a declaration of belief that bis reign, like that of his father will

Paris, January, 22. The French Communist Party,

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LOSS INCURRED "BY SANCTIONS

Dissatisfaction At ··

Geneva

(Special to the "Hong Kong

Prem" (Copyright).)

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic ages Ordinance, 1894- Received, January 22, 50p.m.).

Paris, Januarŵ 22. A general disquiet is said by "Le Oeuvre to be observable among the delegates at the League Coun- cll which the paper allcges to be

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DISORDER IN SYRIA

Protest Against French Action

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(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily "Press"), Damascus, January 22. The general strike which has been proclaimed as, a protest Paris, January 22. Premier Layal after his return against the action taken by the from Geneva successively received French mandatory authorities majority members of his Cabinet respect of nationalist associations. and discussed with them the poll- continues undiminished through- tical stuiation The Minister of out Syria according to reports State, M. Herriot, arrived in Paris received here on Wednesday. late on Tuesday evening from Lyons. So far no decisions of any kind have been reached concer- ing the crisis.

Some ministers It is said, sug- gested to the Premier that he should himself take the initiative and announce the resignation of his entire Cabinet in view of solutions reached by the Executive Committee of the Radical Socialist party, while others recommended to M, Laval that he should accept battle with the Chamber once

more."

In view of the serious nature of the stitiation the authorities have caused the streets in Damascus to te occupied by detachments of the Moroccan cavalry as well is tanks, while aeroplanes are unceasingly circling over the city.

Clashes between demonstrators

resulted in numerous persons being and troops are reported to have killed and wounded, while exten- has been sive material damage caused. (raniocean Kus Min. -TE

BAYONET CHARGES

Jerusalem, January 22. Disorders which started tir The Premier has so far remain-

Damascus where the police sue- ed silent regarding his intentions.

ceeded in restoring order only It is believed, however, that the Premier who prefers definite solu- through bayonet charges have now tions. will himself take the extended to Aleppo. initiative and offer the resignation

on the occasion of the opening of

Herriot from the Government has be marked by unswerving efforts to

its general congress on Wednesday has received from the Secretary of, the Comintera, M Dimitrof, due to the fact that the majority message congratulating the party of the delegates are under the im- on "the successes obtained by pression, in view of the French them in the fight against Fascism attitude in the Italo-Abyssinian conflet, that France is unwilling 'reactions."

wholeheartedly to

in honour of the new King, but promote the welfare of the realm. they will be lowered to half-mast Mr. Stanley Baldwin, as Prime at sunset and will fly in that posi- | Minister, will move a series of re- tion in mourning for the late King solutiona unt after the funeral. British Wirelena.

London, Jan. 22, The accession of King Edward VIII was proclaimed to-day w.the tradit na: ceremony, first in the forecourt of St. James Palace and afterwards

Charing Cross, Temple Bar and from the steps of the Royal Exchange.

at

to-morrow

afternoon.

The first will be addressed to King Edward, its terms representing feelings of the loyalty of the Com- mons as a whole.

There will be a resolution of can-

OVERSEAS CEREMONIES

London, Jan. 22, Proclamation of the new King which was read in London this dolence with Queen Mary on the great loss she has suffered and it morning was also read in every part of the Dominions and Colon-will embody the wish of the House that Her Majesty should "at the 1es.

The Singapore proclamation was same time be assured of unalter- able affection in which she is held by the parliamentary representa tives of the nation.

Similar proclamations are being made in all county and municipal read by the Governor before one boroughs throughout Britain and the largest crowds ever as In India, the Dominions, Northern | sembled in which thirty-seven na- Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey and tlonalities were represented and the Colonies: Thus in every con- the proclamation was later trans- tinent and an every sea people of lated into numerous Eastern lan- the Britain Empire wil' ball the guages." advent of Edward VII to the Im- At Gibraltar the proclamation perial, throne.

was read by the Chief Justice The picturesque ceremonial is from Government House before associated with this ancient cus-large gathering including tom and London streets, lined with Spaniards who came from border- 5,000 troops, were crowded with ing districts.—

people to

witness the pageant. Reuter'e Bulletin Bervice.

BOLIVIA-PARAGUAY

AGREEMENT·

Peaceful Relations To

He Restored «"

Buenos Aires, Jan. 22.

EGYPTIAN CABINET TO RESIGN

many

Nessim Pasha's Cabinet · is re-

A more formal resolution will be to the effect that members of the House of Commns will attend the

neral service for King George.- Bgish Wirelesa.

ANNOUNCEMENT"BY VICEROY

New Delhi, Jan. 21. The Viceroy, Lord Willingdon. "has made the following announce-

ment:

"The Governor-in-Connell deep- ly regrets the demies of His Ma jesty King George, King of Eng land and Ireland and the Do- minions, Beyond the Beas, Defen-

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The message. goes on to say "that these successes are the fruit of a struggle destined to consoli date a united proletarian front as well as to strengthen the action of labour syndicates on the basis of class warfare.”

A guneral

state of tension evidently stilit con-

party as the largest group in the Chamber to form a new Cabinet from its ranks.

The Cabinet Council will only be held on Wednesday afternoon and it is not expected that any definite decision concerning the government crisis will be reached before then.-

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of his entire Cabinet to President, tinues. Telephonic communication............

between the atty and Damascus Lebrun since the departure of M.

has been temporarily interrupted.--i of the Transocean Ivo Mine jeopardised the stability present Cabinet.

Political quarters expect that M. Laval will confer with President Lebrun on Wednesday morning It is regarded as probable that the President wil persuade the Pre- espouse the micr to form a new Cabinet, but cause of her Central European it is considered unlikely that the and Balkan alles, whom the paper Premter will accept the mandate. states to be dissatisfied with the In that case it is thought it will, be up to the Radical Socialist turn taken by the recent economale negotiatioris in Paris concerning the compensation to be granted to for losses It concludes by stressing the the smaller countries

new incurred in consequence of sane- necessity of educating all recruits in the spirit of M. Lenin tons.... and M. Stalin.

The paper recalls that the great The Communist organ "Ha-powers had agreed to buy certain manite" records with satisfaction quantities of goods from the Cen- that the War Minister, M. Fabry, tral European and Balkan coun- has been compelled to admit in the tries in order to indemnify them chamber on Tuesday the existence for the loss of the Italian market. of communist cells in the French But, so the paper adds, whereas Army.-

satisfactory negotiations had been carried on with the British Gov- ernment on this subject especially by Yugoslavia, on the other hand the latter has been unable to ob tain anything from the French government beyond "the purchase of eleven horses" by way of com- ́perisation for «losses rumaing, into

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GENERAL LITZMANN'S

BIRTHDAY

(Special to the "Hong Hong

Dally Press). 20

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(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tel... graphic Maga ̧ ̧ ̈ Ordinance, 1894-

signing to-day and will probably or of the Faith, Emperor of In-Received, January 28 7.30 p.m.) | be succeeded by a coalition govern dia, and directs all members of ment to conduct negotiations for a

Berlin, January 22; His Majesty's Civil. Military; Na-

Delegates of Bolivia and Para-military understanding praparayal and Air Force services to be quay signed a final agreement re-tory to conclusion of a treaty.in mourning untir further notice establishing peaceful relations be- Reuters Bulletin Service.

tween the two countries and ar- rangements for exchange and re- patriation of prisoners and guar- antee of security.

The meeting was attended by re- presentatives of the mediator powers, Brazil, United States, Uruquay, Chile, Peru and Argen- tina,

Paraquay and Bolivia must ratify the agreement twenty days after signature Reuter

GENERAL ELECTION IN JAPAN

Shanghai, Jan. 23.

A message from Tokyo states that a general election has been called for February 20,

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PREMIER VISITS. KING

London, Jan. 22.

General Litzmann, one of the

most prominent army leaders dur ing the war and a veteran mem ber of the National Socialist party,

EX-SERVICEMEN'S TOUR INTERRUPTED

(Special to the “Hong Kong

Daily Press"). (ByTelegraph, Copyright, Tele

was the recipient of many congraphic Massages Ordinance, 1895

aceited, January 23, 7.50 p.m.)

gratulatory messages on Wednes day on the occasion of his Beth

Berlin, January 22. birthday. The Chancellor tele-

German ex-servicemen's The Prime Minister paid his ant graphed his best wishes, express The oracial visit to the King this morning the hope that General Lt delegation to London whose vigit ing, and the usual meeting of the man may be spared to celebrate there has been broken of owing Cabinet was, in his absence, pre- yet many birthdays in the Third to King George's death, returned sided over by Lord President of Reich for which as an old party to Berlin on Wednesday, after- Council, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald member he had fouth

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