PRINCE OF WALES.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1924, Page 3

PRINCE OF WALES.

tUSTtULIAM AND N.Z- CABLE ASSOCIATION. PLEASED WITH WRI.CO.MR. NRW YORK, Aug. .‘in. The Prince of Wales arrived in New York yesterday afternoon, lie lelt the liner Jlerengaria as soon as the medical inspection had been completed, and proceeded to Cileneovo Island, whence lie was taken by motor to Synssot ten miles distant, where the colonial residence of Mr James Rtirden has been placed at the l’rincebs disposal during his two weeks’ stay in the l nited States.

The yacht “Black Watch” conveyed the Prince to the shore. 1 hi* Bay was filled with pleasure craft, the occupants of which cheered the Prime of Wales on his appearance. In a two-minute interview, the Prime said that 110 was glad to be in the United States again. Despite his expressed wish thill lie should he allowed to enter tho country with no more ceremony than that accorded to any other distinguished foreigner, he hail hee-n accorded one of the most pretentious welcomes ever given him any-

where. The Prince lunched to-day quietly with President Coolidge, and his family. No guns were fired, because the British Embassy asked that they remain silent. One detail of the reception went awry. The radio speech of welcome that had been planned, was never delivered, because the transmitting apparatus developed stage fright, and refused to function when called upon to address the Prince. Otherwise everything went oil smoothly. THE PUINCH'S GREAT WELCOME. • Received this day at 3 a.m.) WASHINGTON. August 30. The Prime of Wales' drive Irom the Station to White House was akin to a triumphal procession, bearing a vivid resemblance to the welcome accorded him here in 1010. Thousands gathered along the route, clustering especially in "the capitol grounds and on Pennsylvania Avenue. They kept up a continual shout of welcome. After the departure and return of the special train for (Remove, Long Island, a message from him was addressed to lho people of Washington, conveying thanks for the reception accorded to him, was made public at AVliitc House. The message said:-“My present visit to this country is purely a holiday to mo, hilt the charm of it is enhanced hv the manner in which it is being received in nil quarters.