Evening star., 1935-05-07
JUBILEE BOLSTERS
FAITH OF BRITAIN
EnuIand Spurred to New De-
Termination to Solve Eco
nomic Problems.
Nv the Associated Press.


mination to improve its economic con-
d,t,ons under the leadership OF its
beloved monarch.
The carnival atmosphere reigned
into the early hours today Mingled
with it and reflected in the express
sions of loyal subjects of all classes ap-
reared a more sober will to free
Britain from the scourge of unem-
ployment, poverty and hunger.
This solemn rededication had its
inspiration when King George knelt
In humble thanksgiving yesterday IN
St. Paurs Cathedral.
The Times mirr0red the general
sentiment in its comment on the
glorious weather which attended the
Jubilee ceremonies
1T should presage the lifting. per-
haps the passing. OF depreSslons, tne
return of sunshine, the endurance OF
calm-the Kings weather for the
Kings people"
Cheers Still Ring in London.
The cheers which greeted the
monarch's every appearance YESTERDAY
we're echoed again today. They poured
forth in front of Buckingham Palace
end in the downtown streets.
From every part of the empire came
messages telling of the deeply rooted
feeling which binds crown and people.
Subjects repeated King Georges words
in his message to the empire:
Il dedicate myself anew to your
service for the years that may still
be given me-
London was converted into bit
of fairyland last night for the revels
which climaxed the days celebration.
The streets were aglow with an elabo-
rate flood-lighting system.
Festive thousands filled famous
streets. They made a giant fair OF
Trafalgar Square.
Throngs Keep Vigil.
The high spot was the early evening
appearance of King George and Queen
Mary on the balcony of Buckingham
Palace. Throngs kept their vigil out
side the palace gates long after the
King and Queen had gone to bed.
There was no sleep for the fun
makers in the west end. Girls in
calico frocks or fashionable evening
dresses, men in shabby apparel or
faultless formal garb. rich and poor,
old and young-al we're equally
Jubilant. -
Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald
witnessed what he termed the ''un-
forgetable" spectacle from an air.
plane. He also viewed from the skies
the blazing ring of beacons fringins
the British Isles, the first of which
King George set af1ame by pressing
an electric switch in Buckingham
Palace.
The Jubilee period. inaugurated with
such eclat in yesterdays ceremonies
commemorate the twenty-f1fth an
niversary of King Georges accession
to the throne, will continue we'll into
the Summer.
Macdonald to Speak.
Prime Minister Macdonald tomor-
row will deliver an Grafton in West
minister Abbey dealing with the
spiritual side of King Georges reign.
It will be the first time prime min
lister ever has been invited by the
Abbey authorities to deliver lecture
to the public from the nave.
The other principal jubilee event
on tomorrow's program will be the
Prince of Wales official reception at
10 pm. in St James Palace. The
heir to the throne will greet about
1000 persons at the reception, in
Guiding members of the cabinet,
empire officials and members of the
diplomatic corps.
Because he is president of the Eng
lish Speaking Union. the prince plans
later in the night to attend le
British American jubilee ball at the
Dorchester Hotel.
King Broadcasts Message.
The text of the jubilee address of
King George, broadcast to the empire
and the world, follows:
AT the close of this memorable
day I must speak to my people every
where. Yet how can l express what
is in my heart?
las I passed this morning through
cheering multitudes to and from st.
Paul's Cathedral, as 1 thought there
of all that these IS years had brought
to me and my country and my empire,
how could I fail to be deeply moved?
Words cannot express my thoughts
and feelings. I can only say to you.
my very dear people, that the Queen
and I thank you from the depth of
our hearts for all the loyalty and,
may say, the love with which this
day and always you have surrounded
us.
81 Dedicate Myself Anew"
II dedicate myself anew to your
service for the years that may still
be given to me. I look back on the
past with thankfulness to God. My
people and have come through
great trials and difficulties together
They are not over. In the midst of
these days of rejoicing I grieve to
think of the numbers of my people
who still are without work.
I'VE owe to them and not least to
those suffering from any form of dis
ablement all the sympathy and help
we can give to them. I hope that
during this jubilee year all who can
will do their utmost to find them work
and bring them hope
"Other anxieties may be in store
but I am persuaded that with Gods
help they may all be overcome if
we meet them with confidence, cour-
age and unity. so look forward to the
future with faith and hope.
1T is to the young that the future
belongs. I trust that through the
fund inaugurated through my dear
son. the Prince of Wales. to COM
memorate this year. many of them
throughout this country may be helped
In body. mind and character to be-
come useful citizens.
ITO the children I would like to
send a special message. Let me say
this to each of those whom my words
may reach. The King is speaking to
you. I ask you to remember that in
days to come you will be citizens Of a
great empire. As you grow up, al
ways keep this thought before you.
and when the time comes be ready
and proud to give to your country
fha eorxyica of yoa,r uvnrk yo,rr mind