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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1936.
BRITAIN'S DAY OF *
PAGEANTRY
Plans Already In Hand For The Coronation
LONGER ROUTE OF
PROCESSION
"(Special Air Mail Service)
London, June 14. The Proclamation "Declaring His Majesty's Plea sure touching His Royal Coronation and the Solemnity Thereof," has appointed Wednesday, May 12, to be the day of State and honour. It has also focused the atten- tion of the world on what will be one of the greatest oc- casions in the history of British opinion as well as of British pageantry..
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When the Proclamation was read or day by "His Majesty's of cers of Arms," at Friary Court, St. James's, at Charing Cross, at the corner of Chancery-lane, und from the steps or the Royal Exchange, was done with all due medieval But I was me- pomp and colour. dievalism with a difference. It was medievalism tempered by the microphone.
AMERICAN INTEREST
INMAL YEAR, D
Coronation will be Coronation with 4 democracy. Though only seventeen years ago cemocracy appeared to be the acknowledged goal of all manking, 1. is now something of a rarity. The Coronation of a constitutional { monarch will therefore make the "greater appeal to the interest and
admiration of all.
the hold which Furthermore, King Edward VIII. nas exercised over the imagination and sym- pany of millions outside his own Empire, especially in America, will intensity the punue eagerness to
the look, possible, at
great scene; if not to read and to listen.
Belote constitutional monarchy arrived, no king would have dared to wait so long, for the ceremony of crowning. No British king need
another Worry now over.
year's delay. Nor need he fear that the august Court of Claims, which was established by Royal Proclamation. on Friday, touching services and sclemnities due at a Coronation, will be at all embarrassed.
Some of the ritual, notably the banquet, has been in disuse for a This ritual will century or more.
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Interest Undiminis ed
London, June 18. The six hundredth performance
entertained Mr. Hsiung to supper.
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EXTRACTING OIL
FROM COAL
London, June 18. The Hew coal distillation plant of the National, Cokë and Oli Com-,
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TRANSPORT PLANS
The Ceremony of Coronation is, historical fact, somewhat private matter. The great officials that day are those of the King's Household. They escort him to his parish church. Now, at the beart of an Empire which is itself A constitutional "democracy, no- thing dould be more publie than these household performances. The King declares his duty to a people declare the people, and their loyalty to a king.
be
Though the capital must have the main event, the national cha- racter of the rejoicings Wil everywhere manifest, and the local authorities will soon be at work considering now Dest and to decorate the occasion.
observe
LONDON'S HOSPITALITY
At the recent Jubilee the Office of Works gave a lead in the wise
for Lae or English Nowers
civic display, and next May should see the window-box giving cleverly planned schemes of colour to chiles In new terms of paint and dignity.
When the trumpets rang through St. James's on Friday. and the sunshine lit the scarler and gold of tabards and uniforms, the great festival was both promilsed and begun A great year begins which will be a test. of London's taste and temper in hospitality, and of Its efficiency as host and organi- ser. To judge by the success of the Jublice, we need have no doubt of the result.
CROWNINGS OF OTHER DAYS
An English Tradition
1:
By choosing May 12 as the date of his Coronation next year the King has paid the. French people, an exquishie compliment which will certainly be greatly appre- ciated. For it is the feast-day of St. Joan of Arc, their great and And nutional heroine. glorious this cholce also satistles the old the effect Engilsh tradition to that Coronations are to take place only on "holy days." which is, in- deed, specifically enjoined in the Book famous Coronation Service known as the Liber Regalls, and still preserved at Westminster.
This custom has been generally carried out. The Plantagenets and Tudors were nearly all crowned on Confessor a Sunday; Edward the
Day.
on
GERMAN POLICE ARAB MISSION IN A SECRETARY OF
CHANGE
Himmler Placed In Command
Hang Kour Daily Press" Spec at,
Berlin, June 17,
An
VI
important Juodainental change in the German poince was effected on Monday when Hitler, following the proposals made by Minister of Interior Dr. Frick 19 sued d decree trying the" ad- 211 sections throughout the Reich in the hands of Himmler, leader of the 5.8. Black Coat Guards), and hither- to Commander of the Political Police of all German States with tac exception of Prussia where he was Deputy Commander of the Secret State Police. Himmler's new title will be "Commander of the S.S. and Chief of the German Police in the Ministry of Interior," The new Police Chief will be in charge of all police matters within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior and directly responsible to nis Minister, whom he will repre- sent for his department when the former is absent.“
"The Cblet pi Police." so the decree continues, "will take part in Cabinet meetings in so far as his department is concerned."
quarters,
The placing of all police matters in the hinds of Himmler, it was stated by informed marks the conclusion of a long course of development which, has now led to the creation of a uni- form German Police Force.~ Tranenceus News Service.
AMBASSADOR FROM BRAZIL
Berlin Reception
"Hong Kong Luy Press" Specia Berlin, June 17. The rat Brazilian Ambassador
LONDON
To Present Case To British People
Löndon, June 17. The Palestine Arab Mission, led by Jemal Effena Husseini, Pro- sident of the Palestine Arab Party. arrived in London to-day to pre- sent the Arab case to the British people.
The secretary of the party stat- ed that the mission could not'ne-
gotlate officially with the British Government with regard to the termination of the present situa- tion, as the sole authority for such "negotiations rests with the Arao Supreme Committee in Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, despatches from Jerusalem indicate that tension has increased, this being the sixth anniversary of the execution three Arab rioters, who were con- viered on a charge of murder in the 1929 disturbances.
of
The latest outrages reported from various parts of the country include the ambush of a British police automobile patral. The car was fired on by men in hiding near Jaffa.
The Police replied to the are of the sniper's and killed one and wounded another.
Bomba damaged the railway line near Gaza and the bridge of the Jerusalem-Jaffa line- Heuter.
SOVIET-JAPANESE FISHING
Proposals For New Convention
Moscow. June 17. The Japanese reply to the So- viet proposal, made on April 26. for the conclusion of a new So- viet-Japanese Fishing Convention as admitted to-day by the apanese Charge d'Affaires here.
In submitting its proposal in
to perin, Jose Joaquim de Lima e sufa Montz de Aragao on Wed-April, the Soviet atsted that, while
nesday presented his credentials to Chancellor Mtler.
The reception of the diplomat
which cook place with the usual
aking new concessions as proot of goodwill, it hoped the Japanest Government would take steps to complete the negotiations within dign.ded ceremonial, and at which the shortest possible time.
Meanwhile, a new Soviet push oreign Minister von Neurath was also present, was marked by ex-along the established north-east- cremely cordial speeches exchang- ern sea route is foreshadowed by the creation of a special adminis- ed between
tration to deal therewith- Keuter.
the two countries, which was exemplified by the elevatior. of the Legation to the status of an Embassy.
The Chancellor, in his reply ex- pressed his gratification of the tavourable development Di the political, cultural and economic relations between Germany and Braz.i and the considerable in crease of trade between the two countries during the last few years. The Chancellor went on to declare that a great many Brazilian citizens
of
German descent are forming
the two countries.~~ Traianten News Serin
YOUTH'S FEAT WITH GLIDER
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Specia.)
Hamburg, June 17.
"
A model glider built by a 14- year-old school-boy established a new World Record for distance
a valuable link between the two and duration at the competition on Easter Day; Harold on the
nations, and expressed the hope on the Fischeck Heath near here Epiphany, or Feast of the Kings
that the existing Intimate rela- by covering a distance of 91.2 kilo- (the morrow of his predecessor's
After death); the Conqueror on Christ-onship between Germany and meters in 3 hrs: 14 min.
Brazil may be further extended in being cataputed into the air by mas Day; Stephen on St. Stephen's future to the mutual interest of its young owner, the model gilder gracefully climbed up to an al- titude of 1000 meters, where it disappeared in the clouds. A few hours later a report was received from Preetz in Hoistein, which said that a miniature plane had safely landed in a meadow near that village.- Transocean News Service.
That microphone at the Pro- John received the Crown claration was the symbol of the Ascension Day, on which day it new order. The concourse in Lon- was predicted he would lose it. as don next May will be of the mil-Shakespeare describes in "King lions as well as of the notables.
John," Act V, Sc. I. Henry IV. chose the festival of the Confes- The transport companies, on sea and by land, have now their date sor's Translation; James I. St. appointed, and they are already James's Day. Charles I. (like working out their plans to make Edward II.) Candelmass... Day. the capital as easily approachable This was no doubt because of the as its citizens hope to make it connection of that date with the richly attractive,
name of Mary, the newly-wedded
The route of the procession, daughter of France. Hence, too. which the appointed authorities his appellation, "the White King," are pow starting to consider, will from the pallum of white satin certainly be longer than that used worn by him in honour of the in 1911, which employed a direct festival. Charles L. James I. approach from the Palace to the and Anne were crowned on St. Whitehall, re- George's Day. Abbey by way of túrning by Piccadilly and Byde Park Corner.
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THREE MEN DEAD ON REEF
Trawler Mystery Solved?
Nassau, June 17.
A despatch from Hugua states
SCHACHT'S TOUR
Budapest, June 17. Rechsbank President and Minas-
that at sight of the British day | "Bong Kong Dålly Press" Spec"ali from a lonely coral reef of the Semena Islands, a small trading raft investigated and found three white mer-dead.
แ
STATE FOR BURMA
LORD ZETLAND'S PROPHECY
1:
(Special Air Mall Service)
London, June 14. "The Marquis of Zetland. Secre- Cary of State for India, spoke of the favourable prospects of Burma under the new Constitution after separation from India" when he Presided last night at the Burma
Dinner in London.
"Although I realise the danger of prophecy," said Lord Zetland, "I would venture to lay a sight shade of odds that the chairman
FLS
of your dinner in 12 months' time will be, not the Secretary of State for India, but the Secretary of State for Burma." The Burmese.
a political people, he continued, had passed with great rapidity from political childhood to political adolescence, and it was perhaps unavoidable that in the rapidity of their growth they should experience. to some extent, teething troubles.
From A material point of view, the pros- beet lying before Burma to-day was infinitely
favourable than he would have dared to 'hope that it would be, some two or three years ago.
more
TROPICAL HYGIENE
COURSE FOR NON- MEDICAL PEOPLE
(Special Air Mall Service)
London, June 14. Non-medical men and women who are going to the tropics are to be trained in elementary hygiene by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
The school, whose object is to train medical men in the treat- ment of tropical diseases, has held courses for groups of
taking up posts abroad, but this nurses, missionaries, and others
will be the first time regular courses have been held for those with në' medical qualifications.
the An important section of course wl-be devoted to the pre- vention of malaria, a disease more prevalent in the tropics than any other. Instruction is also to be given about typhoid, dysentery, and cholera and the various in-. sects. worms, and other creatures which cause or transmit disease,
The school feels that Arms em~
and ploying young men
women abroad will realise the great value. of such a course and use it.
FORTY-HOUR WEEK QUESTION
I.L.O. Postpones Discussion
Geneva, June 18. The International Labour Con-" ference by 54 votes to 47 post- poned the 40-hour week textile convention until next year.
This decision is heid to indicate the fallure of this year's drive on the question at large- Reuter,
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SENATOR'S DEATH
Washington, June 17. The deat has ter of Economics Dr. Schacht ar-Senator Duncan Fletcher, Chair- occurred of
rived on Wednesday in the Hun man of the Senate Banking and Close by were their suitcase, a garian capital, where he was re- Currency Committee. He repre- QUEEN VICTORIA'S CHOICË
Bible and nautical instruments ceived at the aerodrome, by the aented Florida in the Senate.- For Queen Victoria the day was On the rees, lying badly damag-President of the Hungarian Na Reuter. UNPARALLELED FESTIVAL
changed from June 26-85. being ert and hard ashore, was a small tional Bank as we'l as a represen- 1 Since the number" wishing to the anniversary of George IV. vessel which was assumed to be tative of "Premier Goerboes, who witness the spectacle will in all June 28, the Vigil of St. Peter, Giri Pat. out of Grimsby, whose was indisposed, the German Am-
master took than which gave much offence, that day
her on, a treasurebassador and other officials. Dr. probability be far greater
but a fasti hunt without the knowledge of Schacht will stay here. as the ever before, the route may be ex-being not a feast
the owners. tended so far as may be without Oddly enough June 26 was also the
I personal guest of Bank President day upon which Oliver Cromwell The trading vessel's frew buried Redys till Friday.--, causing undue strain to those in
was installed in 8t, Edward's the three bodies
Transocean. Nems. Hervice, the procession.
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If the country is favoured with
Chair.
The Government has insisueted the nearest Justice of the Peace to
the
Not until L Edw. vi.; Cap. 7, was
an-
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FRENCH STRIKE
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ROME DENIAL (Hong Kong Daily Préss" Specialt
Rome, June 17. Official quarters here issued vigorous denial of the foreig press reports, that Italy is Dow making its co-operation in Europe dependent not only on the Hit- ing of the sanctions, but also on the formal recognition of the in- ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Specall corporation of Abyssinia in the Paris, June 17. Italian Empire by the League or In France the strike is slowly Nations. It is declared that the dying down. The situation in lifting of the sanctions will be Faris is much the same as it was considered by Italy sufficient proof at the beginning of the week. In that the League of Nations nas Paris there are still between five committed a juridical error In and 6000 strikers of the engineering handling the Italo-Abyssinian is-
Arasancean News Service.
pany which will use daily 150 tons anything like the weather which The most curious selection, how- of coal in two. Durham collieries poured sunshine on
the Jubileeever, was that made for her Co-proceed to Nagua by calling boat
and investigate the wreckage of "Lady Precious Stream" is being was opened yesterday at Erith by last May, Great Britain should ronation by Queen Elizabeth-
eir Robert Horne. By the process
Reuter. given to-night and the company in use every ton of coal yields 12 €joy a festival unparalleled in Sunday, January 15. It was a Miss Amy Daldy, who is in the play to 15 gallons of petrol, 20 gallons the history of public holiday, de- "lucky day chosen for her by her
of diesel oil and three-quarters of dication, and rejoicing. The Co- astrologer and "medium," from the beginning and has not
renation will add a third day of famous Dr. Deef a ton of smokeless fuel missed a
single performance, is
The leisure to the two public holidaya
Royal Proclamation It clearly enacted that a new reign now playing the pert of Prime A similar plant is already in of spring and early summer, and nouncing the date of the Corona-began the moment the old one ex- Minister's wife. Bha made operation near. Birmingham and the common ability to revel, with- tion is promulgated as "in the first pired. Yet the maxim, "the King graceful speech complimenting the plants at Manchester, Cardiff,out riot, which was 30 wonder-year of Our Reign Obviously, never dies, laid down by Finch, talented author.
Glasgow and Edinburgh are in fully demonstrated at the Jubilee, one would say; but in early times Dyer Anderson, and many great contemplation.
will have an even greater oppor- the regnal years of each monarch jurists, was the received one all trade tunity to show itself.
were counted from his Coronation. slong. British Wireless.
The play 18 still going strong— Beater.
Traniocean Hem Berenz.
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