LORD ROBERTS.
PROBABLE VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND. The Ohrietchurch correspondent of the New Zealand Times says:—"A Ohristjhurch 'youth now in England, being anxious to see Lord Roberts, his father wrote to the secretary of the Oommander-in-Ohief, asking' where he was likely to get a glimpse of him, either in driving out or when taking part in s.'<me public function. In a courteous reply; tbis gentleman, much to the surprise of tbe New Zealanders, stated that he had shown the letter to Earl Roberta, who had expressed the wish that the lad should call on him at the War Office, when he would be glad to see the young New Zealand enthusiast. "I wont with Rex yesterday morning at the appointed time," writes the father to the Ohristchurch resident, 'lard we we'e immediately introduced to ihe (Jommmdr-in-Chief by Lieu-tenair-CNo el Sfcre itfiold. In. tbe interv.e.v that followed Lord Roberts 6rct a&kd a number of questions of Rex concerning Lis life in New Zealand, and thn sp"ke to me about the fine fello«s Ne v Zealand had sent to the frurir, adding thnt he hopes »li chose's ho I.uvj rt turned from South Africi are qui e satisfied. Lord Rober.s told me that he intends visiting New Z aland as soon as his duties ia the War Office permit him to go. As long as matters in South Africa are unsettled, he could, of course not think of such a trip. Before saying good-bye Lord Roberts promised Rex that he woull send him his photograph, a promise which he was not long,in carrying out, as a beautiful photograph bearing his authgraph arrived the same evening. It is hardly necessary to add how extremely nice Lord Roberts was to us during the whole interview. He received us and spoke to us as if we had known each other for years; and this interview more than anything else has made me understand why he is so popular with his men." The letter is of interest on account of the information it con'ains relative to the possibility of Lo d Roberts visiting the colony,
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 216, 19 September 1901, Page 2
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349LORD ROBERTS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 216, 19 September 1901, Page 2
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