AFGHAN KING

Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1928, Page 2

AFGHAN KING

(looted Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.)

AFGHAN KING IN RUSSIA. LONDON, -May G. A Riga correspondent telegraphs

“Afghanistan and Soviet fought, the common enemy in 1919 and both emerged victorious,” said Katinin in a speech at a reception in honour of King Aniaimliah. “Both will bo bound tighter in ties of friendship bemuse both escaped the same opprex-

King Ainaiiullah replied expressim pleasure at visiting a great friend!, neighbour.

Aloroshilof. ini behalf of the Military Council presented King Amnniiibtli with a sabre and dagger, and the Queen with a rifle. C’hicerin in an article to Ihe Soviet press, emphasises from Alexander to Napoleon. Afghanistan has been the gateway to India. file English followed but Pndislia Amamillah waged a victorious war and the sword had forced England to recognise Hie ■eonnlrv’s independence.

The derision to postpone, the inauguration of the Red Army’s aeroplanes to another seems certainly due to AmniiulbihV refusal to participate ii; an anti-British ceremony. LONDON. May G.

The •'Daily Mail’s” Warsaw correspondent reports that when King Amaniillah’s train arrived in Russia, two trunks, containing the most costly furs and dresses, were missing. The correspondent says Soviet railwaymen two suspected.