Harbin, Jan, 21.
This morning about nine ofelocke the news of the King's death was received, im Harbin by the various {telegraph agencies, though it was Tate in the afternoon before the off-
Jefal_ message came to hand. H. M. [Consulate-General, however, immediately lowered the flag to half-mast, thus giving residents of New Tows their frst intimation. In the Pristan area, the lowering of the Union Jack of the "Harbin Observer," which situated almost in the centre pf the business portion of the city. told the sad news, and within half' an hour all British flags throughout the city were lowered, though it was after 1 Join. before any paper was issued. On all sides expressions of deep ro: Jgret were heard from people of every nationality, while amongst the British section there was a feeling that som: relative had passed away; such is the love and respect that the King has from his own people and~from the outstanding Chinese lenders. were closed from 1030 am. until 2 world at large.
Gen, Chiang Kol-shek, President of The Jews of the city held a meet. the Executive Yunn, dressed in Chining this afternoon for the purpose
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