THE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 108, 16 May 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

ALTERATIONS IN THE PROGRAMME.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Melbourne, May 15. There is a possibility that the Royalties will not leavo here till Saturday. There is also a probability, if the Ophir goes to Brisbane, she may be quarantined on her return to Sydney as coming from an infected port, and in order to avoid this it is likely the Ophir will wait at Sydnoy, tho Duke going overland from here to Brisbane. The hoisting of tho Union Jack at tho Exhibition yesterday was tho signal for a similar operation throughout tho schools of the Commonwealth. Seven thousand schools, representing six hundred and fifty thousand scholars, unfurled the flag. At the same time, at a signal given by tho Duchess pressing a golden key, which was afterwards presented to her, a message stating what had occurred was flashed to New Zealand, and similar messages wero sent throughout the Kingdom. Mr Barton has received from tho Now Zealand Premier a cable of congratulations on tho openiug of Parliament, and has replied thanking Mr Seddon for his generous congratulations.

Brisbane, May 15. Tho Acting-Premier regrets tho possiblo alterations in the Duko of York’s programme, which camo as a complete surprise, and upset tho arrangements. It would cause keen disappointment if they did como overland, and, as proposed, proceed from tho railway station to Government Houso in a closod carriage. Ho proposed that the Government yacht go down tho rivor and land thorn, and they would thus bo ablo to carry out tho original programme.

A PLEA FOR CLEANLINESS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Capetown, May 14. Sir Gordon Sprigg, tho Capo Premier, has informed tho Corporation of Capetown that tho city’s reception of tho Duko of York must bo representative of tho whole colony. Ho expressed a doubt whether, in view of tho plague, they would como. Tho Government would show every care if they did coino that they would not encounter tho smallest danger. If there was any possibility of risk they would inform the King. The Government is urging tho Capetown Corporation to take strenuous steps to clcanso the city.

ARRANAGEMENTS IN CANADA,

By Telegraph Press Association Copyright London, May 15.

It lias been arranged in connection with tho Duko of York’s visit to Canada, that ho shall land at Quebec, and thon take his departure for Halifax.

THE WELLINGTON SQUABBLE.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Wellington, last night

Tho Premier told a deputation of Manners street traders to-day that the Royal procession would go via Manners street, and that he would arrango for the Duke to along Manners street on his way to lay tho foundation stone of the Town Hall on the following day.