23 MAY 1925
The death of the Earl of Ypres was announced.
The Prevention of Unemployment Bill, a Socialist measure proposing to set up outside the Cabinet and under the chairmanship of the Minister of Labour a Committee charged with investigating unemployment and preparing work-providing schemes year by year, was rejected in the House of Commons by 216 votes to 118.
The second Court of the season was held at Buckingham Palace.
In an Empire Day message signed by the Marquis of Linlithgow and Sir Cyril S. Cobb, the Navy League urged the Government to lay down, within the next few years, a sufficiency of cruisers to provide an adequate margin of security against all measurable risks.
The Prince of Wales held a great reception of native tribesmen at Umtaia, Cape Province. The leading chief delivered a loyal address, ending with the words, “Sun, shine on us,” and the title of “Shining Sun” has been conferred on His Royal Highness.
The new Belgian Government formed by M. Van de Vyvere was defeated in the Chamber by a resolution of no confidence, moved by M. Max, Liberal, and carried by 98 votes to 73. The Ministry has resigned.
The press reported that Amundsen had reached the North Pole and was on his way back.