HINTS FOR “H.R.H.”

Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1927, Page 1

HINTS FOR “H.R.H.”

ox SELECTING HIS BRIDE. WEEI/IXGTON, July 7. The ideas of 11.0 Hoi. Sir Thomas Mackenzie un how closer understanding and sympathy should bo’brought aboutbetween the peoples of the British Empire and the United States we™ not allowed to pass in the Legislative Council without expressions of dissent. Sir Thomas remarked that the Duke of York had. in matrimonial matters shown judgment which we all admired. The next tiling that might he iairly considered.” he said, “is where will the Prince of Wales select his bride ? I an. of the opinion that ho should select her from the United States of America. Exclamations of ‘Ol. I” A voice: Canada. •‘AYe are hound sooner or later to come into closer intimacy with that great nation.” proceeded Sir Thomas. (Hear. hear). \ Councillor: "Xot if they can help I ‘‘UNWORTHY DECLARATIONS.” Sir Thomas: Men. who have had no experience make declarations on the floor of this Chamber that are unworthy of it. (Hear. hear). They argue that all Americans are of the same type as those you might meet when travelling. The same thing may occur with British people. You don’t get the true type of a nation amongst travellers. I have met Americans I am proud to call my friends, and you are taking up the cry of those who wish to sever the friendly relationship of this country. They are impressing you. whereas you should support the efforts of those who are trying to promote friendly feeling. “] think the centre of die future British Empire.” said Sir Thomas, •should le in North America.” A voice: What about New Zealand 7 The speaker ignored the question and •ooeated his statement. The Leader of the Council (Sir Francis Belli : No. A voice: Not on your life ! “TORY PRIDE.” ••■perhaps it is a little earlv to forecast.’ 'remarked Sir Thomas. “There could he no greater step towards that end than the selection of the Prince of AA'ales of a bride front that greatcountry. (Dissent). I know that Tory oride thinks there is nothing equal to Great- Britain, and we admire that, hot. there are as good families in the I'nited States as there are to he found in any part of Great "Britain. (Hear, hear.) Tf so. why not ally ourselves with them? Why go to some member

of a Continental Royal House for your Royal marriages?” Sir Thomas ended by saying that there are gestures in favour of a greater community of interest between tho United States and Great Britain, and the Honrst Press, which was antagonistic for so many years, was changing its views. He referred to American writers who, in discussing the menace from Die East, predicted that in the event of war Great Britain and America would figlit shoulder to shoulder, with the Dominions behind thorn.