On the occasion of the presentation, by Sir Walford Selby, His Majesty's Ambassador at Lisbon, of the Insignia of Grand Commander of the Order the Bath upon the President to the Portuguese Republic, General Gar-mona has telegraphed to the King expressing his thanks and sending a message of greeting for Christmas and New Year. The King has replied with a telegram of greeting, adding His Majesty's wishes for the prosperity and happiness of Portugal "Wireless through Reuter.
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