The Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated

From the original Voice of Ethiopia

A Message from the Emperor:

In reply to Father Blackett’s telegram to his Imperial Majesty for His birthday in Bath, England the following telegram was received after the meeting of the Celebration Emperor Haile Selassie Birthday Celebration Committee.

“For father Blackett, Please convey to your committee our deep appreciation to their kind message of good wishes.”
Emperor Haile Selassie I

The following is taken from the original VOICE OF ETHIOPIA

Saturday, February 4th 1939
Western Union Cablegram
Received January 26th 1939 at 11.49 Am
Received at 40 Broad Street, New York, NY

A 585 EV
Bath 34.26
NLT MALBAYEN Dr. Malaku E. Bayen
2331-7th Ave
NEW YORK

“We congratulate the VOICE OF ETHIOPIA on its second anniversary, we sincerely hope that it will continue to keep the just case of Ethiopia before the American public.”
Emperor Haile Selassie I

The above cable was received on January 27th and was read aloud at the anniversary of the “VOICE OF Ethiopia” at the Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated Auditorium on Saturday, January 28th 1939

• The following is taken from the original VOICE OF ETHIOPIA of Saturday, January 29th 1938

“It is with great pleasure that I have noted that the VOICE OF ETHIOPIA has just completed its first year of struggle for the cause of Ethiopia and I send to it my congratulations. I sincerely hope that it will continue to receive support of all who love Justice”.
Emperor Haile Selassie I