ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 949, 23 July 1903, Page 2

ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July 21. The King and Queen had a tremendous reception at Dublin. They countermanded the gala night at the theatre, owing to the Pope’s death.

SPLENDID RECEPTION. . THE KING’S SPEECH. INTENSE ENTHUSIASM. By Telegraph—Press Association-* Copyright^ Received 0.12 a.m., July 23. LONDON, July 22. The Royal landing at Kingston took place in heavy rain. The home fleet, saluted and dressed ship. Lord Dudley ollicially welcomed' then Majesties,

Replying to the address from the local Council, the King expressed gratification at. the hearty Irish weicome. He shared in the sadness felt by multitudes of subjects ’at the Pope’s death. He ackuowledgeti the kindness the Pope had recently shown him, “ and interest in the welfare of my people.” He added : “ Our visit falls at a time when bright hopes are entertained that a new era of prosperity, and peace has opened for Ireland. My fervent prayer is that these hopes may be fulfilled and that a land blessed with so many natural advantages may, through the united efforts of her children, continue to grow, in contentment and peace.” The entrance to Dublin was marked with unusually demonstrative, enthusiasm by all classes, especially the poor, who massed about the CivHall, which, in. contrast with many other buildings, was not draped.

Received 0.30 a.m., July 23. LONDON, July 22. On their entrance to Dublin, their Majesties were greeted with the singing of the National Anthem most heartily. A woman, in a fit of enthusiasm, broke the cordon guarding the route and clasped the Queen’s hand. Queen Alexandria restrained a policeman from arresting her. The Queen’s ac. tion was greeted with cheers. The illuminations of the city at night were brilliant. •Representative Catholics are much gratified at the King asking Cardinal Logue to convey his condolence •to the Sacred College. A hostile Nationalist newspaper 'admits that the King’s first speech in Ireland would go far to enhance the kindly personal regard the vast majority, of Irishmen felt for the K Their Majesties visited the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Kilmainham.