he fiat anniveraty of ihe Pilie Proclamation of Independence from' Spain was celebrated at Cavite today.
The Filipino revolutionary ere, Gen, Emilio Aguinaldo, unfurled the Dulleteridded first flag of the short-lived Philippine Republican which he headed when he went to Hongkong seek "Admiral Dewey's assistance overthrowing the Spanish regin "ton thousand revolutionary vete~ ans paraded through the streets of Cavite, across the bay from Manik iv un impressive ceremony this atten United Pre Manchoukuo Foodstuffs For North China Peiping, June 17.
A large consignment of Munchoukuo foodstuffs, consisting of 23,000 tous of Kaoliang and 6,000 tons of corn, is shortly arriving here from to een conducting negotiations with representatives of Manchoukuo eon-cerning. the conclusion of a trade tanrecment, whereby Manchoukuo Foodstuffs ' willie exchanged for North China cotton—Reuter, and Tibetan Affairs Commission Birthday Honours for K.M.C. Chairman ssreeia, 10: rue "0.
Kulangsu, June 9.
At the King's Birthday' reception held at H.M. Consulate, a surprise was sprung when it was announced that Mr. H. J.P. Anderson of the English Presbyterian Mission had been mentioned among the Birthday Honours list as the recipient of an O.B.E. Mr. Anderson has been in Kulangsu over 30° years, and. for twelve years was Chairman of the Kulangsu Municipal Council. He retired six months ago owing to ihe health. "Mr. Anderson had intended reliving two years ago but, when the Sino-Japanese hostilities broke out, it was felt that he should remain in the position inasmuch as. incidents generally arose with the change over to a new man, Six months ago, however, his health became so poor that he was compelled to resign.
During his long term of office he has seen the Settlement pass through many crises. He was Chairman when the Communists came to Sengsoo and threatened the peace of the island, when the 19th Route Army captured Amoy and one year ago when the refugees came from Amoy to lundate" Kulangsu. His tact and wisdom saved a bad situation from degenerating into panic and all subservient elements were Kept under control The Chinese and the foreign communities rejoice at the honour he has Just received. They consider it well-deserved, well-earned; a gesture that Jerowns with public recognition his Jong and faithful civie activities.
'The government of Amoy since' June 20, 1988, has been known as the Peace Maintenance Association. The chairman of this Association issued notice yesterday saying that, since for a period of one year peace hax prevailed and progress proceeded normally, it has now been resolved to change the form of Government in to that of a municipality. The ow arrangement will come into effect from July 1
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