IMPERIAL SENTIMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 115, 6 May 1908, Page 3

IMPERIAL SENTIMENTS.

WLOMAL L\STUI_T£ DI.WXEK. SPEECHES BY THE PKIXCE oE WALES. Received Utli, 12.22 a.ui. London, Mav At the Colonial Institute's dinner at the Hotel Cecil, the Prince of Wales presided. There were MO guests, including the Dukes of Argyll ami Marlborough, Lords Loreburn, Dudley, jersey, Tennyson, Alverstone, Rothschifd. L*mington, Stratlicona, Viscounts Morley and Runciman. Mr. Sydney Buxton, the Archbishop of .Sydney. Sir Montague Nelson, the Agents-General, and many leading colonials.

Received sth, 11.35 p.m. London. May .j. -At the Royal Colonial institute dinner. Mr. Thomas Price, Premier of ®oith Australia, in proposing the toast Of the Royal Family, stated that it wis hoped to divert the tide of immigration setting towards Canada to Australia, which was preparing for the presence Of white men by great trans-continental railways, locking tie river Murray—the Nile of Australia—and opening up

lands. Australia was al«o preparing to take her part in defending the Empire. lv promoting a vigorous cadet movement and having large bodies readv to fight for the flag. The Prince of Wales responded. He welcomed the Earl of Dudley, the new Oovernor-General of the' Common-

wealth, who would carry with him the heartiest good wishes on hiVhigh and responsible mission. thoimli T,0r.l Xorthcote's departure was to lie most deeply regretted. He feelingly referred to Lord Linlithgow's loss, and stated his own many visits to the colonies and dependencies had created a deep continuing interest in the progress and welfare of all' the over-sea dominions, which the loyal and affectionate welcome and generous hospitality universally extended to himself, his brother, and his wife had intensified.

Ontinninp. the Prinee of Wnlos Said He would never forget the many kind friend* made dnrinjj those memorable The visits had enabled lim to form an idea of only Kmpire, Hid realise its va-"tness. its resources, and its latent strength. Fngland now meant England spread over the whole faoe of th P world. (Cheers).

The Prince of Wale*, proposing the ' Dominions beyond the Seas, then dwell i upon the true spirit of Empire ties the kinship between all parti., the astound"g progreM nxde m improving means of communication within the Empire OTe® Queen Victoria aseended the ttwne, and the greater co-operation for mutual interests. With common •inw all must be ready to make inutnal effort and self-sacrifice, if,, hoped proffrew might be made in thoroughlv frappHng with the Imperial defence question of strengthening the military organisation in peace time. He also urged thr importance of reciprocity on matters n f education, and the strengthening of the social relations with the colonies, making it clear to colonists -that they are always certain to find here a home, not in name onlv, but in reality.