Ottawa, Aug. 3.
The death of President Harding has greatly shocked the Can-adion people whose guest he was recently. Expressions of sympathy~ with the American people have been given to the press by the Minister of Finance, Mr. W. S. Fleming, representing the Government, and Sir Henry L. Drayton, representing the. Opposition.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, in a statement to the press, says that genuine sorrow -will be expressed through-cut Canada at the death of Pre-* sident Harding, who was "a very good neighbour." The Prime Minister telegraphed condolences to Mrs. Harding and the people of the United States on behalf of the Government and people of Canada.—Reuter.
Gibraltar, Aug. 3.
The news of President Harding's death has evoked universal regret, especially in view of the presence of the United States practice squadron. Flags werd half-masted on warships and Government buildings and generally the remaining functions in connexion with the stay of the Americans have been cancelled.—
Reuter.
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