THE GERMAN CRUISER

Hokitika Guardian, 30 May 1929, Page 6

THE GERMAN CRUISER

RECEPTION IN DOMINION. . . CHRISTCHURCH, May. 29.. Asked" yesterday if lie cared to give a lead to tlie civic authorities as U the manner of. the reception that should lie accorded to the personnel of the German cruiser Emden, shortly to visit New Zealand ports, Sir •Joseph Ward said: “ We will extend a reception in accordance with tbe rules of procedure. AVe are at peace. Their mission is one of peace, and they have lieen commended to us by tlie British Government. AVe will do our part and extend similar courtesies as would be extended to us if we visited their ports with any of our ships.” THE CRUISER LAI DEN. THE CIVIC RECEPTION. AUCKLAND, May 30. At the request of the German Consul at AVellington it has been decided that a civic reception will not be tendered to the officers and men of the cruiser Emden when the vessel arrives at Auckland on .Tune 20tli. A telegram from tlie Consul suggesting that in view of the controversy in Auckland, it would he advisable to cancel any arrangements for a reception, was received by tlie Mayor yesterday. Mr Baildon stated last evening that lie had decided to accede to the request and namely pay the usual courtesy call on tlie Commander, when the vessel arrives.