SIR JOSEPH WARD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 157, 28 July 1909, Page 2

SIR JOSEPH WARD.

ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND. By Cable,—JPresa Association.—Copyright Jjonnun, aj. Sir Joseph Ward was accorded a civic reception at Dover. A large gathering linn at Charing Cross. It includcu iiiuii burs of Xew Zealanders and many uiLiii" in u; tin; House of Commons, including tiiu Ivight lion. Sydney Unxton. A tViAAM (il!lii:T,:>il. Received 28, 0.5 a.lii. London, July 27. The Hon. W. P.. Reeves, Sir Kverard iin Xhurn (ex-Governor of Fiji), Aditiid Holdswortli, Messrs, Henniker Heaton, Cathcart Wason, Misses Hall-Jones, Mid other swclcoiued Sir Joseph Ward, who is looking well. He was warmly greeted. " WELCOME HOME." By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. Sir Joseph Ward and party arrived in London all well. 0" arrival at Marseilles, Lady Ward was presented with a floral tribute by the citizens. At Dover, the mayor, aldermen, and a large number of people met the party. Today the mayor read an address of wel- ! come, expressing appreciation of New Zealand's action and goodwill. Replying, Sir Joseph Ward stated that New Zealand was desirous to help on all occasions in the interests of the Empire, so that the supremacy of the navy may lie established beyond all question. The mayor called for cheers, which were heartily given. On arrival at London many people were .i«cmbled, amongst t them being a great .lumber of New Zealanders, also representatives of the f British Government, Mr. Sydney Buxi, ton, and the represents : ves of New Zea land at the Press Conference. Hearty cheers were given.