The King in Ireland

Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1921, Page 2

The King in Ireland

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. THE KING’S SPEECH. LONDON, June 22 Mr A. Chamberlain i« t' ll ’ House of Commons, announced that the King s speech at Belfast will be made on the advice given him by the British Cabinet, and not on the advice of the Ulster Government in Northern Ireland. Special precautions were taken in England to safeguard Their Majesties. Men were posted along the permanent way in sight of one -another, on the whole route from Euston Station to Holyhead. THE KING’S ARRIVAL. Received This Day at 8.30 n.nO LONDON, June 22. The King and Queen had a tremendous welcome at Belfast. Steamers noisy syrens sounded a chorus as the Fleet entered port. The streets were packed with people. There wor? wonderful cheering and flag waving. The King received notables aboard the Royal Yacht. A large number of honours were conferred on leading Ulster nobles, including Viscountcy on Lord Pirrie. The King, in a preface to his speech, said:—“For all who love Ireland, as T do, with all my heart, this is a profoundly moving occasion in Irish history. My memories of the Irish people date back to the time when I spent many happv days in Ireland as a midshipman. Mv affection has deepened by the successive visits. T have watched with constant sympathy the course of their affairs.