The Ottawa Journal from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Page 3

Ancient Geremohy Is Enacted Before the King Thousands Gather on Parliament Hill for Colorful Trooping of the Color In Observance of His Majesty's Birthday, An estimated 50,000 residentsu6lheCapital and the Ottawa Valley', augmented by thousands -of visitors from far aud near, this morning, under ideal weather conditions, witnessed a history-making cere monial on Parliament Hill King, as vomnmnder-in-Chicf of the forces of the British reviewed the Brigade of Canadian Guards at a picturesque Trooping of the Color. Canada's Capital, host to Their Majesties the Jiing and yueen for the week-end, moved en masse to Parliament Hill, and for the day Horse Guards parade, Westminster, was transferred to the banks of the swift-flowing Ottawa river. Unless you actually saw that grand spectacle this morn ing, when the Brigade of Canadian Guards trooped the Color before the King, you can begin to comprehend the magiul-icence of the scene. Its appeal was not to the eye and ear alone; there was something about the whole historic ceremony, rooted in age-old tradition, that stirred your blood and quickened your pulse. that had you holding your breath for long silent spells with the sheer splendor and color of it all, and the next instant, cheering with the rest of the great animated crowd.

Birthday Pageant Never has Parliament Hill been in holiday mood as it was for this bright birthday pageant for the King, with all the variegated banners fluttering on their poles around the lawns, with flags and decorations everywhere, and a strange excitement tingling like current through the crowd. From early morning hours crowds had streamed from city home and suburban Villa, from country cottage and from distant farm home, to thejocal point, and Parliament Hill witnessed the largest turn-out In its history, not excluding the stirring days when Canada celebrated the Coronation. Glorious sunshine drew flashes of fir from the "jewels" in a great reproduction of the Royal Crown, set high up against the face of the Peace Tower, silhouetted against the blue skies, i. Deeper blue of the Gatineau hills, across the river" in Quebec, was a fitting backdrop to the. And the Hill, in Its gayest attire with fluttering banners, bedecked stands and crowded terraces, reflected the spirit of general enthusiasm on this memorable morning.

Troops marched, automobiles crept, pedestrians jostled and children wriggled in the steady advance of the people of tb.e Capital towards the scene of the great occasion. wivuiuciui Kuarasmen wiui imposing neaaaress, and detachments of all branches of the air and land services, turned out in force to participate. In the street scenes on every thoroughfare leading to the HilL the human atorv nf the rumnl avae K. Street cars moved slowly through traffic-cluttered streets bringing late arrivals to the centre of the city, and a stream awheel and afoot flowed In i o'j uucvmuu tu noun on end. Break Through cro.wds.

were "4 "enthusiasm ran high as the iam reacned its height hall an hour C.Jwr. 01 PPle Vk through nVl fornun fe'y cordons along the line of Their Majesty procession to and from the parade ground. Ancient Ceresnotry And today the weather gave Its full cooperation. The tun shone blithely from a blue." May "sky, glinting on bayonets and showing to best advantage the brilliant uniform of the Guards. The Brigade made masterpiece of the-- centuries-old ceremony.

The two regiments of the Brl- gaa were in uovernar Generals Foot Guards and the Canadian Grenadier Guards of Montreal, each with a record of splendid achievement behind it Their uniforms were similar giant bearskins and scarlet tunics except that the Grenadier Guards had a white prume and the CGJT.O. a red one. As the regiments march td and manoeuvred Its seemed like a symphony In black and scarlet against the level iward. Looking over the heads of the people towards the northeast you i could see the National Memorial In Its brilliant, setting of banners, i The great decorative crown was and over on Wellington street the buildings were gay with flags. Spectators were congregated in the windows of the Parliament Buildings and other neighboring office.

They were perched on and had wriggled or squeezed themselves into any ether vantage point that -fi" Qaeea Views Seme. From a window In the East Block the Queen, with the Gov-; ernor General and The La ty Tweedsmuir. watched the pictur-aaque ceremony and heard the strains of the military music, alow and vivacious by turn as the guards executed different move-, omenta. 1 i The great gathering witched In an intent silence as the immobile i ranks of the Brigade were by the King. They held their breath again In a stillness of as the King's Color was trooped slowly down the line while the soldiers stood with arm Ciatlaai eat Pag ue: when His the surca, kuwi in swaying tanans.

before the Royal party was to He Saw the Queen He was only a short, elderly man, about 10; grey-bearded, and stooped of shoulder. He at the gates of Govern- ment House early this mom. lag. A young man be knew came up and shook hands heartily, saying "How do you feel this rooming?" "I feel came the reply. "I have just seen the Queen.

How can anyone not feel good after that!" Honor Premier Their Majesties Lnncheon OuesU Of Mr. Their Majesties are honorlnc me Rt Hon. W. Mackensie King. riuam aiinisier, oy attending luncheon at Laurler House, the residence of Mr.

King, today. There are only three guests and these include Ktna's ln Mrs. H. M. Lay, of Barrte, OnL.

who is acting as hortssa for hmr on this occasion. Other guests are the Rev. Alexander rerguson; minister of St Andrew's Church, Ottawa, which the Prime Minister ettends, and Mrs. Ferguson. Following the 'luncheon the Misses Jean and Rosabel Lay, nieces of the Prime Minister, who with their mother are guest of Mr.

King, are being -presented to Their Majesties, but they are Dot anenaing ue mncnaoo. More Pictures On Inside Pages 1 AJdltteaaJ vMarrs mt Th4r Majtsttos a tbear grat day ha Ottawa WIU hoi mm. 11. lt-aaat UNCOVER NAZI PLOT TO KILL EDLIARD BENES Secret Agents Probing Plan Tor Assassination In U.8. PARIS.

May 20. VP) Diplomatic sources here said today that Stefan Osusky, for mer Ctecho-Slovak Minister to FrenceacLiorwazded-Jo- Ed. uard Benes, former President of Czecho-SIovakia, information of a Nazi plot to assassinate Bene during his current residence In the United Benes, who resigned as Czechoslovakia's President after the September partitioning of that now vanished republic at Munich, is lecturing in the United States. Prebe Under Way. Osusky was-said to have turned over all his information to French and American police authorities, who were making His lafermattea waa described as sssalng from secret agents la Praga and waa said to tnelade charges that the plot waa foBBentod by the Nasi stint peUee la the Csscfe eapttalf No Independent confirmation of the reported plot was obtainable from other sources.

(Bene arrived in the United States February 11 for a three months' lecture series at the University of Chicago. April 19 be accepted leadership of a worldwide movement to free his native land, most of which was absorbed into the German Reich two months ago. (Early this month telephoned threats against him caused guards Concluded an Pat tl. 5,000 Guests At Garden Party This'Aftrpoon Government House Oronnds Pretty Setting For Royal Event. The King and Queen today will wander about the spacious grounds of Rideau Hall Their Majesties' home during their days In the Capital mingling for a short while with the 5,000 guests Invited to the annual garden party given by the Governor General and the Lady Tweedsmuir.

Rain or shine the party, which Is the largest official function the Sovereigns will attend during their entire Canadian tour, will be held. Similar to BaeUaghaai Palaee. In a setting similar to Buckingham Palace, where Royal garden parties have been held for years, guests will walk on closely cropped lawns under tall, graceful elms and see a squirrel or two, bopping about with no heed for passers-by. Although the lilac hedges that outline the grounds will not be in bloom, crocuses and tulips and early Canadian wild-flowers peer from the rock gardens in behind the tennis courts at the back of the house. Should the sun smile, women wil) take this opportunity of dressing up in long.

Bowing garden gowns to promenade about the grounds. Chiffons, laces and llow-Ceaeladed aa Pag 11. Series of Fires In English Hotels LONDON, May 10 Police today attributed to members of the outlawed Irish Republican Army a series of fires which broke out In Enafush resort hotels during toe night Identical technique was used to start biases in the Carlton Hotel In Blackpool, the Victoria Hotel In. South port, the Imperial Hotel Eastbourne, the Grand Hotel in Heysham, the Northeastern Station Hotel, Harrogate, and hotel In-Margate. None of the hotels was seriously damaged.

In each case a man engaged a room for the week-end, left a suit-ease locked In a closet or under bed, and walked out, leaving word he would return late in the evening. Some time later the rooms were discovered'' tn name. In several Instances aa explosion dm beard before the fir was noticed. Staging Fleet Beview In Detroit Biver DETROIT, May 10. Detroit's waleifiunt sporting fraternity likely will stage a fleet review tn the Detroit river June tn honor of the-visit to Windsor, Omvof the King and Queen.

The Gold Cup committee will act In co-operation with Detroit yacht clubs along the rhrer, -i The King Sunday: Cool VOL. UV. No. 137. OTTAWA, SATURDAY, MAY 20.

PAGES. PRICE THREE CENTS. IF LC8 UUVJ I Of TON AT i aVv ,11 A JUL V-T 'V- A i. IX Will? I -i j-iisa a 1 Prlase Minister King la shewa eseortla Queea Elisabeth ap the steps ef the rarlisment as HI Majesty tarns to Inspect the Guars ef Honor prior la. the ceremonr af Reral assent.

Speech of Her MajestylLapohite's Reply Speech of Her Majesty the Queen at the laying of the foundation To tllC QllCCn stone of the new Supreme Court of Canada, today, follows: "I am happy to lay the foundation atone of a building devoted to reoly of Ht- Hon- Ernest the administration of Justice this great Dominion. Perhaps it is Lapointe to Her Majesty's speech not inaDDronriat that this task should be oerformed bv a woman: 1 of corner-stone for woman's position in civilized society has depended upon the growth of law. Canada is rightly proud of being a land governed by the rule of law, Her Judiciary and the members of her legal profession have been true to the highest British traditions of Bench and Bar. It is fitting that' on these heights above the Ottawa surely one of the noblest situations in the world you should add to the imposing group of buildings which house your Parliament and the executive branch of government, a worthy home for your Supreme Court. Henceforth, on these river-side cliff there will stand in this beautiful Capital, a group of public buildings unsurpassed as a symbol of the free and democratic institutions' which are our greatest heritage.

"Au Canada, comma en Grande Bretagne, la Justice s'sdministre scion deux grandes legislations differentes. Dans mon pays natal, en Ecosse, nous avons un Droit base sur le Droit Romain, il sort de la mem source que votre droit civil dans la yieille province de Quebec. En Comme dans les autres provinces du Canada, 1 Droit Coutumier l'emporte. A Ottawa, comme a Westminster, les deux soot sdministres par la Cour supreme de Justice. Ccla est, a me yeux, d'un tree heureux augure.

"Voir vos deux grandes races avee leurs legislations, leurs crojr-ances et leurs traditions differentes, s'unir de plus en plus etroitcment, a l'lmitaUon de l'Angleterre et de 1 'Ecosse, par la liens de reflection, du respect, et d'un ideal commun: tel est mon deslr le plus cher.1 The English translation of the latter part of Her Majesty's address follows: "In Canada, as In Great Britain, rustic Is administered according to two great dissimilar legislations. In my native land, Scotland, we have a law founded on Roman law; It springs from the same fountain-head as your civil law in the old Province of Quebec. In England, as In Canada's other provinces, common law. prevails. At Otjwa, as at Westminster, both are administered by the Supreme Court of Jusuce, Tar this Is happy augury.

"To see your two great races 4 Uefs and traditions, uniting more mon ideal, is my fondest wish." Mussolini to Make Important Address ROME, May X). Premier Mussolini, ending a week's tour of the Piedmont region near Frsnce, decided to address a mas meeting at Cuneo tonight He was expected to discuss the international situation in the light of events of th past week. Extensive preparation were made, indicating th address would be a major one. a i Death. MOOBKAt hb heme, la Kupert.

on rndsr. Mar 1. ins. aflrr a Stat limeas. Joseon atoore, belevea huiaan of Ida Spsliln.

see tr years, runersl from abve address on Sun' Msy St. at. I in. (ST.t far Service In Rupert United Church. Interment at Hupert Union cemetery.

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Tuners! from her late rssldiaea aa Monday. May tt. lot service -at the Ansllcan Churehr Osgood, at 1st afcanoar Time, la-lerment as Kara cemetery' TOUWO At her rsddcBcs. KMismere. ea May BO, last.

Zltsabeth Curran, aerd S3 years, widow of the tale Edward Tonne. Resting a tn ParVn ot McKrcy tTt stsotarea streel. rami an Tuesday. 23rd Inst, et ajn. IP.

8. for requlrta rush majHi st It. atephens Church. Old Ch.to. at It Inurment ta th sarita and Queen on Parliament Hill A -il.

with their different fedslations. be- and mora closely, after the manner Cloudburst Western Area SHACKXETON, May 20. CB One of the heaviest cloudbursts in the history of South western Saskatchewan brought Inches of rain in two hours yesterday snd wsshed out ISO feet of the Canadian Pacific Railway track on th Swift Current-Empress branch line. Rain (Wept Into Saskatchewan acre th Alberta border and at midnight had moved as far east as almost directly south of Moos Jaw. following hard en th second sever dust storm of th year, the rain earn at a dm when crop were beginning to show the need of it seriously.

Th dust wss kicked tip by high wind which raged most of yesterday. At Sh una von, rain felt In almost cloudburst proportions and then turned 1 0g Inches of moisture. It was th flnrt good rain tn that area sine April 1. w.t'- i I follows "May I be permitted, as Mmis-! ter of Justice, and on behalf of the Canadian people, to prjy Her Majesty the Queen to accept ihe homage of our gratitude for having so graciously consented to lay the foundation stone of the new Supreme Court of CanadA. "The high compliment paid to the respect and love of Justice predominating in this country will remain as an inspiring message.

"Our Judiciary and our Bar arc greatly and justly honored, and will remain the protagonists of British Ideals, of British traditions and of British Justice'. "The massive architecture of this new temple of supreme Judicial authority, symbolizing the strength of the bonds existing between. Canadians and their institutions, will add to the beauty of our national Capital. As the other buildings housing our legislative and executive powers, it is built upon solid rock; so are founded our principles of true democracy, which proudly we hold in common with all members of the British Commonwealth of Nations." In French. Mr.

La point said: "The French-speaking people of Canada are happy to express their gratitude to Her Majesty the Queen, who has been graciously pleased to draw such an interest- iing parallel between the cardial I relationship enjoyed by England nd Scotland and the bonds of tending to unite th two great races which make up this country. I "Proud of having attained to the dignity of a sovereign state, the. Canadian people have deeply at heart the preservation of nation! unity. More and more do they realize that their dual and sacred heritage of French cultur and Anglo-Saxon civilization is an In-' Ceaeluaed a Pag Six. Police Hold 38 Men After Exchange of Shots.

HARLAM, Ky May JO, Arrest of 38 men a short time alter a brisk exchange of gunshot be tween- state troopers snd awun-tainsid amboscade was reported today by national guardsmen a -trolling Harlan county troubled soft coal field. The exchange fallowed the wounding of miner and thtr announced intention of the state highway patrol to polio Kentucky's Interstate -highway bridge "to keep Communist out of th nan tradi tsatt. BERLIN, May Sfc -Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop and Juoxas urosys, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, signed today a German-Lithuanian trad treaty which was an outgrowth of German tonexatlon of MemeL s. IQuen Elizabeth Lays Corner-stone jNew Court Building Their Majesties On Chateau Balcony Tonight Their Majesties the King and Queen are appearing on the balcony over the main entrance to the Cha-. teau Laurierat 7 55 o'clock tonight, before they go into the Parliamentary 'dinner.

A special platform is "being erected for them. The balcony looks out on the War Memorial and Connaught Place. It is expected that many thousands of people will take this opportunity of catching a glimpse of Their Majesties. BRITISH PRESS GREAT DISPLAY Every Paper Filled With Information Of Royal Tour. SAJVDEnsoN cwius rr.

sue rii.r. LONDON, May 2Q Can- ada is getting more free pub- licity in the British press these days thsn at any time in re- cent years. Every paper is filled with com- plete information on the Royal toiir and with the details of Csn- ada's history, resources, geofrsphy. scenery and future possibilities. Slightly Onfuslng.

Some of the Information may be slightly confusing tn Canadians, especially when they read that the typical Canadian horn has a cocktail bar, roof deck for sunbathing and a "powder where women regularly renew their make-up after dinner. But the bull( of It is good publicity In a country where Ignorance of Canada and Canadian is abysmal. Th raddea flood mt Cana-. dlaa sabllcttr eaase a a shack, especially wnea II I Bated there I distinct faaettr Caaadlaa aew at all ether Usaea. Baaae British kaaer will far weeks wtthawt Canada Caasdlaaa axees far' easing refers a to the DtstuM nlntapleta, social credit a a sterling sad wheat sjaelaUaa.

For the put week, however, the British press has been making up for lost time. Th British public ha been given strong doses of Canadian news, views and facts, Canada and V. S. British editors suddenly have decided it is news that Canadians aa a whole, laugh off Just as Americana do suggestions that Ceaeladed a Pag II. I Presented to I Ma)' Elisabeth rt (ht cIlrt Buildlna: Ottawa.

Mar tt. 13. The ceremony required only minutes. I Immediately upon the arrival of I Their Majesties, the Capital City which was in attend- aatwtA nlaasJ "flrtil Wts MSB lha in'' followed by while the Royal Standard was raised on the flagpole adjoining the Royal enclosure. Greet Their Majesties.

The King and Queen were met by i the Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Ernest Lapointe and Mrs. La-point, and Hon. Arthur Cardin, Minuter of Public Works, and Mrs. Cardin.

The Governor General and the Lady Tweedsmuir. Sir Lyman Duff, Chief Justice of Canada, and Miss Duff, and Mr Justice A. K. Maclean and Mrs. Maclean had already taken their places.

The Prime Minister then invited the Queen to lay the comer-stone and presented her with the gold trowel. Her Majesty declared the stone well and truly laid, Immediately after which the Prime Minister escorted her back to the centre of the Royal enclosure where she delivered an address which wss broadcast. At the conclusion of the Queen address, Mr. Lapointe thanked her for laying the stone. The Minister of Justice then presented number of persons to th Xing and Queen.

Mr. Cardin then presented t. B. Hunter, C.M.G., Deputy Minister Ceaeladed a Pag ti. KOU TS Bermuda Tt Tampa 7t tt Londoa.

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a I st Mian I Ijam Aaselas 14 TO. t4 at Tt a Record and Forecast of the Weather Th Jearnal staadard thiuausailer at It aja. ngiatered tt degrees. TORONTO, May 10. CP) Showers have occurred in districts of Ontario and Quebec, but it has been far the most part fair and warm in Southern Moderate to heavy rain has fallen In Alberta though In nearly all other parts of the Prairie Province th weather has been fair.

It has been cool from the Ottawa. Valley eastward, also la northern districts of Ontario. i. FORECASTS. Ottawa and Upper It.

Law- rene Valleys: Mdrt aortharly easterly wind. aH elnady and al today sad ataat ag Sunday, fallowed by shawers. Ontario Mostly fair and cool. Manitoba Fresh to strong easterly winds; partly cloudy 0 with much th earn temperature; prob ably followed by showers. -Yantaerata.

Lowest Dawson st Aklaelk jv tt S9 rort Slmptca It St Fort Smith SI Prlnea aupsrt a victoria ea i tt at Kaiaioopa. si Jasper 3., a as 3 1 JV it Caltary Cdmonton Huikateon Prince Albert Churchill Brandon Ul, Winnipeg a ..4 a st ti SauU tta. MarA). tt 2 2 2 Exemplifying British Tradition Of Mercy Tempering Justice. Exemplifying the British tra-ditiiin nf mercy tempering justice, the hand of a woman.

Queen Elizabeth, 'today laid the corner-stone nf the great stool structure overlooking ihe Ottawa River which will house the highest court in the land the Supreme Court of Canada. King (Jeorge watched his gracious consort perform the ceremony, and listened as sho delivered an address, the hist she has made since their triumphant arrival in Canada on Wednesday. 1.20 Guests. The Governor General and the Lady Tweedsmuir, the Prime Minister snd members of the Government, high ufTicials of state, members of the Supreme Court, the Exchequer Court and prominent ngures in. the legal profession were ainung 1,200 privileged to attend the ceremony.

The Prime Minister presented a gold trowel to Her Majesty with which she laid the corner-stone. The trowel bears the inscription, in English and Trench: fr. I.