The Royal Visitors.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 70, 26 March 1901, Page 2

The Royal Visitors.

USE OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY,

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, March 25. When a hundred miles from Malta the Ophir, with the assistance of the troopships Lyne and Andromeda, by means of wireless telegraphy, informed the Governor of Malta that the Yorks would land at Malta at noon to-day, and that the passage from Gibraltar had been stormy’. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, last-night. For the three Royal saloon carriages to be used by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on the railways of the colony ordinary 44ft bogey oars will be adapted, and when the Royal visit is over will be available for vice-regal use. The decorations will be in good taste, and will include handsome New Zealand woods, etc., relieved by walton panels and ceilings. The Premier is advised from Auckland that the Mayor states he is' assured the funds for the reception of the Duke and Duchess will be provided by the Corporation, supplemented by handsome private contributions, which will be more than sufficient to make a brilliant display worthy of Auckland and the colony, and that Auckland will try and outshine the other cities in genuine hospitality and loyalty. Dr. Mason, chief medical officer, will make an inspection of all quarters to be occupied by the Duke and Duchess of York.

Auckland, last night.

A special meeting of the City Council was held to-night, when the question of contributing a sum from the City Treasury towards the celebrations in connection with the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York was discussed. One or two members of the Council objected to the moneys of the ratepayers being diverted to such a purpose, but the majority favored the proposal, and it was ultimately agreed to vote a third of the cost of the reception, but not to exceed £IOOO.