SHARING BRITISH REJOICINGS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20102, 8 May 1935, Page 9

SHARING BRITISH REJOICINGS

MANY MESSAGES OF GOODWILL KING’S GREAT INFLUENCE IN WORLD AFFAIRS British Official Wireless RUGBY, May 6. President Roosevelt, in his message to the King, said: “It is gratifying to contemplate the wise and steadfast influence your Majesty has exercised for a quarter of a century. Many traditions which we, in the United States, hold In common with the British people, permit us to understand how deeply stirring to-day’s anniversary must be to your Majesty’s subjects. We share their rejoicings. His Holiness Pope Pius, in a congratulatory telegram, offered his heartfelt salutations on “these 25 years of enlightened and beneficial rule, and a prayer that God may bless you and her Majesty the Queen with the length of days and happiness, and with the consolidation and success in your labours for the peace and prosperity of your realm.” JAPANESE CELEBRATIONS AMBASSADOR CONVEYS HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 7, 7.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 6. Mr T. Mataudaira (Japanese Ambassador to Britain) addressing 150 at the Japanese Club, assembled to celebrate the jubilee, recalled the cordial relations of the Anglo-Japanese ruling houses, many signs proving AngloJapanese friendliness. The members received the speech with shouts of “banzai." They sent a telegram of congratulation to his Majesty. Celebrations Abroad. Cables from abroad relate how the celebrations were carried on all day. British naval and military stations throughout Europe held their own commemorations, chiefly church services and receptions, while many countries were unprecedentedly interested in the London celebrations. Thousands of Parisians in the cafes listened to the eloquent broadcast description of St. Paul’s service. The British Ambassador, giving a reception in the evening, exhibited films of the functions specially sent by aeroplane to Paris.

The German newspapers published long accounts, heralded by front page streamers.

LOYAL EXPRESSION OF FEELINGS CATHOLIC MESSAGE TO KING United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 6. Archbishop Bernardini, Catholic Apostolic, has cabled Mr J. A. Lyons, Prime Minister of Australia, as follows: “I beg you to convey to their Majesties, in my name, and of all English-speaking Catholics, of the Apostolic Delegation to New Zealand and Australia, sentiments of loyal devotion, warm congratulations, and their respectful best wishes.” Mr Lyons has cabled the following reply to Archbishop Bernardini: “The King is deeply touched by your message, and has asked me to tender, through you, his most grateful thanks to the Catholics of New Zealand and Australia for the loyal expression of their feeling on this great and momentous day.”

SERVICES IN UNITED STATES ELOQUENT PRESS TRIBUTE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 7, 7.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, May 6. Numerous churches throughout the nation held thanksgiving services. “The New York Sun” struck a typical editorial note saying: “King George received well merited avowals of affection and respect from his subjects and from the peoples of other nations. The tributes of admiration are inspired by the fortitude, sympathy and goodness in will and deed, that King George has so frequently displayed in the performance of his duties to the Empire.”

STRIKING HOMAGE OF THE EMPIRE FRENCH NATION REMEMBERS United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegrapn—Copyright PARIS, May 6. President Le Brun, in a telegram to the King, said: “It is with the greatest pleasure that I address to you my very friendly congratulations. Your Majesty’s name remains closely connected in the memory of all Frenchmen, with the remembrance of the gravest and most glorious hours which united the moral forces of our two countries. France is happy to associate herself with the striking homage rendered to your Majesty by the British Empire. I also express my heartfelt wishes for your personal happiness, her Majesty the Queen’s, and the Royal Family’s.”