PEACE CELEBRATIONS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17693, 2 August 1919, Page 9

PEACE CELEBRATIONS

ROYAL RECEPTION IN LONDON. ADDRESS PRESENTED TO THE KTNG. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. _ LONDON, July 29. The King, Queen, and other Royalties had a great reception in the city, where the King was presented with congratulations on the conclusion of peace. lhe King, replying to the Lord. Mayor's address congratulating him on peace, recalled his last visit to the Guildhall, on tlhe eve of the. wonderful offensive "which turned the tide of war, and culminated in the destruction of the enemy's fighting power and to the unqualified acceptance of our conditions of peace. "We recently met," he said, "in St. Paul's Cathedral to render thanks, when representatives of the Free Churches wore officially present. It was matter for deep gratification that Christians of all denominations joined in common worship in expression of their gratitude for the national deliverance. My sincere hope is that it will prove a step m the closer co-operation of religious communities for the spiritual life of the nation.—A. and N.Z. Cable.

IMPORTANT TASKS AHEAD. ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY URGED. LONDON, July 29. (Received Aug. 1, at 7.35 n.m.) In his speech at the Guildhall King George stated he was confident that the ancient sterling qualities of the British people would not fail in the hour of need. One of the most important tasks ahead was the restoration of the overseas trade. The re-creation of the merchant navy and the development of ports must be pursued with the utmost energy in order to regain the old supremacy. The spirit of union, self-sacrifice, and uatience which the people displayed in war time was still required in order to reap the full bgnefit °l P^ lo6 - . Ik was inevitable that we should be living largely on capital during the war. The country now urgently demanded the utmost economy by every citizen in order to make the best use of the nation's resources. The greatest industry was also essential to ensure the highest possible production of necessary commodities. We would otherwise have to face depression and poverty, and we could not hope to maintain our high position in the industrial and commercial world held before the war.—A. and N.Z. Cable.