New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-29
Church Bells Ring, Huge
Crowds Throng Squares,
Flags Wave Everywhere
as Guns Herald Tidings
King Issues Statement
Audiences i'm the Theatres
Cheer Unanimously and
Sing National Anthem

LONDON, June 2S.-London learned
peace treaty at Versailles. The news
became known through the firing of
runs which had been installed during
he war to warn the city of air raids.
These guns now were used as harbin-
gers of the long awaited peace.
The moving throngs came to halt
when the first report was heard. The
tension lasted but few seconds. Then
the people gave themselves up to cele-
bration of the event.
After news of the signing of peace
had been officially received, the follow
ing was issued over King Georges sig
nature:
1.-THE signing of the treaty Of
peace will be received with deep
thankfulness throughout the British
Empire. This formal act brings to
its concluding stages the terrible war
which has devastated Europe and dis
tracted the world. 1t manifests the "
victory of ideals, of freedom and of
liberty for which we have made I'M
told sacrifices.
81 share my peoples joy and
thanksgiving, and earnestly pray that
coming years of peace may bring to
them every increasing happiness and
prosperity. GEORGE K. l."
Rush to Purchase Flags
Flag sellers all over the city did a
brisk trade. Their wares were bought
Eagerly and were thrown to the breeze
by the cheering thousands.
The great bells of St. Paul's Cathe-
dral and Westminster Abbey, and virtu-
ally all the churches of the metropo-
lis, added to the din. Bands of Boy
in, tba,
noon marching, put even more than
customary force into the blowing of
bugles and the beating of drums.
Trafalgar Square, already crowded by
those attending huge war bond sale,
was magnet that drew many other
thousands. The crowds poured into the
square, cheering as they came. White
hall and other centres, including Hyde
Park, also had their demonstrations.
Boy Scouts Celebrate
Thousands of Boy Scouts, drawn by
the blowing of many whistles, gathered
to celebrate in Hyde Park In fact the
whole West End suburban district par
ticipated in the celebration. The only
quiet spot was the square mile which
composes the City of London proper,
and which is always deserted Satur-
day afternoons. Even there flags were
soon flying.
In theatres and other places of
amusement the news was communicated
imme diately to the audiences. The peo-
pie rose and cheered and sang the ma
tional anthem. Newsboys soon came
with special editions. They carried the
hugs posters, customarly issued by
newspapers here, and these gave the
people all the news they wanted for
She moment. The posters read: peace
Sipned-Officia1
Many thousands Of persons assem-
BLEED before Buckingham Palace. King
George, Queen Mary and other mem
hers of the royal family appeared on
the balcony. The Guards band played
national airs and the crowd sang. The
vast mass of people was constantly
changing, newcomers replacing those
who left. Members Of the royal
family, after leaving the balcony, rs-
appeared frequently.
Tonight a great circle of search
lights is playing streams of light
throughout the city, giving unique
display.