PRIME MINISTER SAILS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3538, 16 September 1926, Page 3

PRIME MINISTER SAILS.

FAREWELL MESAGE. The Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. Mr. Coates), accompanied by Mr. Coates, and staff, left Wellington by the Makerua. on Tuesday evening for England to attend his first Imperial Conference. Mr. Coates was farewelled by the city. The goodbye at the boatside was most enthusiastic. Mr. Coates handed the Press the following farewell message:— On the eve of my leaving the Dominion to represent New Zealand at the Imperial Conference in London, I believe to be principles dear to the ation of the genuine goodwill which has been extended to me on this mission.

May fl say that these expressions of cordial sentiment will be a real source of encouragement in this my first Empire Conference.

I should also like to record my warm appreciation of the many messages ifrom the Maori race, wishing me God-speed. I can assure my fellow citizens that no effort will be lacking on my part to represent the Dominion worthily, and to give voice to what I believe to be priciples dear to the heart of the New Zealander, namely, pride in our race and loyalty to the Crown and the constitution.

On the many problems that will confront the conference I will bring to bear my best counsel and cooperation, believing, as I do, that unity of Empire is all important for the further prosperity of our people. 1} leave the Dominion feeling confident that its welfare will be in the safe keeping of my colleagues, fortified by the concerted effort and industry of its citizens.