The Archive · 1936

A Nation Mourns

At Westminster yesterday the nation pald its final tribute to the remains of the late King. In that, solemn observance representatives of almost every nation generously participated. British people cannot but be proud Jof the remarkable demonstrations of fection which have come from all countries "in mark. of the esteem Jearned by their late King. The pride must be well tempered with humility. Though King George V derived from his subjects loyal love and devotion, it's no affectation to say that he Jguve far more to them in example and kingly service. Those qualities have basically inspired the sympathy which has now been exemplified in the notable gathering at Westminster Abbey. Thus a great sorrow in the Passing of a King hay been able to Unite men and women regardless of the limitations of race and clime. Is not possible for the world somehow to use the occasion as a symbol of that spirit of concord to which King George was so earnestly devoted, No miracle can happen, but ft Toast it should be possible "for something of the present unity to be preserved in mitigation of differences which, in due course, have to find solution or adjustment.

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