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CONSTITUTIONAL

CRISIS

(Continued from Page 8.)

EARLY ASTIR

London, Dec. Dec. 4. King Edward was early astir aftem snatching about rour hours' sleep, but he was not seen taking his early morning stroll in the gardens of Fort Belvedere as is the usual practice.

DAYLIGHT

VING

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| Most nations were now alive to the necessity of sports in raising the standard of health and greater encouragement was given to all Such a move 43 healthy pursunts. proposed by H.E the

Governor would have beneficial effects in

this directon."

Regarding summer-time, the The intense activity in Down-

practice as proposed should also ing Street was resumed this moru- ing prior to the Cabinet meeting be allowed to stand "As far as which was held in the Commons the Chinese business community is before the House met. The visitors concerned" stated Mr. Tso, "I do at No. 10 Downing Sheet included not think it will be affected. But the Private Secretary to the Duke one man's meat is another man's polson, and shipping 'routes, etc., of York.-

have got to be considered also."

Reuter's Bulletin Service,

THE PEOPLE WANT THEIR KING

Abdication Out Of The Question

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SUCCESSFUL PARTY

R.A.M.C. Dance At Peninsula

The R.AM.C. Association Dance which was bed last night at the Peninsula Hotel was a most suc ces rul function, in which a larg sprinkling of ex-members of the Corp attended.

It was due to the untiring efforts of the committee that the dance was such a success. AL- though the Association is in its infancy in the Colony it is becoming one of the most popular

social bodies in Hong Kong.

Their exorts at warmly received by the guests, and their portrayal of two charwomen was a magni- ficent burlesque.

Among those who attended

The "turn" put on by Major Eccles and Captain Cruikshank was by far the most popular event of the evening. belleved that a proposal which invaudeville was is hoped will be acceptable to all concerned the King. Cabinet and Dominion Governments-is now under consideration. Mr. Baldwin is consulting the High Commis- were: Colonel H. H Blake, QBE, London, Dec. 4

stoners to-day. It is unlikely, and party, Lt.-Col. 5. D. Held and The first reaction to the state however, that any publie pro-

party, LL-Col. W. D. Arthur, ment on the situation is amelior-nouncement will be made during MBE. Major and Mrs. Eccles, ated (which is issued here by the the day.

Captain and Mrs. Denning, Capt. Press Association) as a result of euiter..

Boyle, Capt and Mrs. Burke. .the proposal which is now being out corisidered providing a way

SOUTH AFRICAN CONCERN

which would be found acceptable

London, Dec. 4. to all and throws "light on Mr. Great prominence is given here Winston Churchill's request in the to the Dominion, aspect of the Commons to Mr. Baldwin yesterday constitutional crisis. The "Cape asking him to give an assurance Times" in leader refers to that no irrevocable step will be "constitutional aspects which are taken before a formal statement the deep concern of each of the has been made in Parliament and Dominions

well

Great Mr. Baldwin's promise to consider Britain."'

It says: "In terms of the question.

the Statute of Westminister the assent of all Dominion Parlin- ments as well as the United King-tations to King Edward on any dom Parliament would in the un- happy event of abdication be re- quired for any change in the law of succession."

The growing popular reluctance to see the King abdicate is found in the expression of several nation- al papers with big circulations this morning.

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The band of the East Larica- shire Regiment. by kind permis- ston of Major Dowling, played during the dance, and they were encored frequentis.

The committee was composed of

Mrs. A. A. Barton, and Messrs. R. S. Powlesland, Skinner, Hume, Wood, Kingston and Harris,

rights under the Statute of West- minster to make direct represen-

subject they believe affects them. They are also in close touch with the "Home Government. Their views are emphatic, and the King. is faced not only by the Home Ministers but a number of separate entities representing the Empire's Governmental opinion.

The "Daily Mail" referring to the Albert Hall meeting, last night, at The newspaper stresses that 15 which a gathering of 7.000 cheered is the right if not the positive the King and sang the National duty of Dominion Governments to Anthem with unusual fervour, says tender advice to His Majesty and that abdication is out of the adds that the advice of Ministers question because its possibilities of each of the Dominions as well mischief are endless and the effects the United Kingdom will in all those countries at the absence of on the Empire would be calami probability be unanimous.

The "Cape Times" also stress- tous, depriving the Commonwealth

& terribly serious constitutional crisis would

of a ruler who has exactly the ing this aspect of the situation, gifts and knowledge required for says it might mean

its service in a period of unpearlse in the United Kingdom in cedented international crisis.

It must never happen. The King evable event of His Majesty act-

the unhappy, and almost unbe-j and his Ministers must find a way ing in conflict with the advice of out, which they can do if they his Ministers which would be leave no avenue unexplored. The

repeated in each of the Dominions. people want their Klog. The nation's heart goes out to him who served the Empire so faithfully, and' zealously.

--Reuter.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORT Canberra, Dec. 4. The Cabinet is understood to MUST NOT BE GOODBYE

have informally agreed that, if The "Dally Express" asks: "Are the necessity arose, the Common- we to lose our King or keep him?wealth would give the fullest sup- He knows the answer that the

port to any action the British people want to hear, but it must Government decided necessary to not be goodbye for the citizens of meet the situation. these shores would say that word

Monday's meeting of the Corona-

The views expressed by the Do- minion reflect the anxiety felt in

any counter to the statements in the American press and the possi- ble effects upon the Empire of the present situation, as they under- stand it, being allowed to continue. So much for the direct approaches to the King

It is believed that much stronger views have been put to the Home Government, which have neen told bluntly that the Empire countries will not stand for the present mar- riage in any form. At the present moment constant communication

is being maintained between Lon- don and the Empire capitals.

COMBINED VIEWS

There is reason to believe that

and Home Governments have nar- the combined views of the' Empire

rowed down to the simple issue of the abandonment of the King's

only with hearts loaded with grief ton Committee has been postproposed marriage or His Majesty's

and heads bowed in sOFTOW."

poned fadefinitely in view of the

The "NewB Chronicle" says: atmosphere of uncertainty and

evidence "There is

of growing apprehension.- sympathy for the King in the ex- Heath. ceedingly difficult choice confront- widespread Ing him. There

INTENTIONS UNCHANGED

London, Dec. 4. feeling that his abdication from the throne would be a calamity. Were

The "Dally Telegraph" states to some solution found acceptable to day it understands that despite the King and his Ministers, there representations of the Cabinet and the King's in- is no doubt it would be received the Dominions, with great relief by the mass of

tentions remain unchanged, that British people. The country would there is no question of a only be a loser by any hasty deci- promise arrangement and should sion depriving the Britain and Em- the King possibly decide to ab- pire of a King who has won their dicate he will announce the fact

in a message to Parlament. loyalty and affection."- Reuter

PUBLIC FEELINGS ·

London, Dec. 4

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abdication.

FOREIGN MAILS

The public is hereby notified that an annexe to the Radio Office will be opened on the first floor of the General Post Of- Ace Building at 8 am, on Monday 7th Inst., which will deal. with Radiotelegrams to or from ships and alréruft, steamer ad- vices of vessels passing the lighthouses and Broadcası Receiving Licences.

The office will remain open day and night, Access to this office is obtained through the main entrance to the G.P.O. Build- ing" at the corner of Pedder Street and. Des Voeux Road. A night bell is provided to attract the attention of the constable on duty during the hours when the main entrance doors are

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Telegrams other than those mentioned above should be handed in to the mäln Radio Ofice on the ground floor of the P. & O. Buliding as heretofore

On and after the 5th December, the letter box at the Canton Steamer Wharf will be abolished. Correspondence intended to go by the night steamer to Canton after the mail has closed in the General Post Office st 8 p. must be posted at the Sheangwan Post Offies up to the following time:-

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It is not thought that even the Home Government would attempt Straits, Sandakan and Chicuɛtan

to embark on legislation embody- | Hoshow and Pasko: ...

tricts. Haiphong

cannot -WATUW

ing some kind of compromised Air Mail for Cauton and Dis. form of marriage, even if that is possible legally, which is doubtful. Obviously the Ministers compel the King to abandon either the lady or the throne. He can dismiss them or they can resign. but the national and imperial con_ sequences of the Government's re- the present circums- signing in tances, when it is difficult to see any alternate Government which would

Formosa, Shanghai, Japan andaEUKOPE

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take office, it is thought. will make either contingency un- kely. A decisive result is not ex- pected for a day or two-

Reuter

OPIUM ON BRITISH STEAMER

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The "Telegraph" also states that His Majesty has arranged for Mrs. Ernest Simpson, whom the King is reported to intend to marry, to While the pubic reaction in the fly to Paris this morning in his constitutional issue as reflected private plane. by the kingdom's preas exhibits natural anxiety together with

13 The "Times" ti general desire that the country will not long be kept in the dark says: "Let there be no misunder- Mr. Baldwin's assurance that con- standing about the character of |stitutional dianculty does not at the objection to such a marriage presently exist is hopefully inter- as the King has been understood preted as meaning that no direct to contemplate. It has diligently conflict will arise between the been put about in other countries King's wishes and Ministera" ad- and repeated here that, the root vice.

of It lies in some old fashioned, In the meanwhile comment re-conventional dislike of the mar mains temperate, full of warm riage of a King to a commoner or seized by the Customs when the an American. Nothing could possi-British steamer Phemius arrived affection and sympathy for the

to-day from Hong Kong The King, and in the most responsible bly be further from the truth.”

opium was packed in 1,580 water- papers it is indicative that the

If His Majesty had been so for-tight tins and hidden in the ship's decision rests between abdication tunate as to win the affections of

water tanks.— or compliance with the Ministers one of his subjects then the whole

advice.

nation would have shared his It is generally assumed that no happiness. There are also, many statement will be forthcoming į daughters of America whom he before Monday, whatever the might have married with similar King's decision.— Reuter

The one approval and rejoicing. objection-and it l BA: Over- whelming objection to the mar- riage is that the lady in question already has two divorced husbands living."--" Reuter.

" PROPOSAL CONSIDERED

London, Dec. 4.

"well-informşi Didications in quarters are that as a result of

when fast night's events,

the

DOMINION BRIGHTS King got in touch with his mother and brothers SUS well as the

London, Dec. 3. Premier, the situation is now Reuter understands that the considerably amekorated. It is Dominions are exercising their

Huge Seizure By Manila Custome

Manila, Dec. 4. Opium valued at 24,000 pesos WAS

Heuler.

SHANGHAI-CANTON RADIO PHONE

Shanghai, Dec. 4. From 7 am to-morrow, Shang- hal telephone users may talk with Canton by radio at a cost of $ for three minutes. At present the service is available only up to 11 am

Reuter.

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