THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 228, 1 February 1911, Page 5

THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT

AS GOVERXOR-GEXERAL OF CANADA. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, January 30. The Duchess of Connaught accompanies the Duke to Canada. The Times states that the Duke of Connaught will reach the Dominion at a period of profound significance. It is not the Canadian attitude on the tariff question which has changed, and we should be the last to believe that the acceptance of the American terms implies any weakening of allegiance to the British Empire. The agreement, neveritheless, undoubtedly involves so profound a modification of conditions that the basis of Imperial consolidation, both in matters of trade and matters of policy, must be reconsidered anew. Canada's problem, in the event of the agreement coming into force, is to see that she accepts no immediate gains from a policy of continentalism which may ultimately impair her moral equilibrium and selfcommand. The Duke of Connaught, continues the Times, is well fitted to discharge the high duties of Governor-Gen-eral by taking himself and helping his advisers to take a far-seeing view of the passing conditions in which a policy is framed. The Daily News states that Canada's loyalty to the Motherland and zeal for the genuine bonds of union is unabated. That is why, while repudiating JWr. Chamberlain, she welcomes the Duke of Connaught.

WELCOMED TO LONDON. London, January 30. The Duke and Duchess of Connauglit were tendered an official reception and luncheon at the Guildhall to mark their return from South Africa. A thousand notable people were present. An address and gold casket were presented to the Duke. SPEECH BY THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. THE DOMINIONS EULOGISED. Received 31, 10 p.m. London, January 31. The Duke of Connaught, at the luncheon at the Guildhall, expressed the hope now that peace and union had come to South Africa, that the leaders there would leave no stone unturned to make the trade of South Africa British, and thus help the great continent to develop its immense and practically untouched resources of minerals, agriculture, and

general commerce. Narrating in enthusiastic terms his impressions of his recent tour, he said he had enjoyed meeting the Premier of the Commonwealth and Mr. Lemieux, the Canadian Postmaster-General, that, eloquent statesman of a great Dominion wherewith it would soon be his pride to be closelv and, he hoped, affectionately associated. (Cheers.) He also enjoyed his meeting with the representative of New Zealand, so far away yet so near to the heart of the Motherland. His hearers, he continued, would note the amazing change a few short years had wrought in the representative character of the self-governing dominions, •which were no longer a number of unimportant widely scattered States, but four great nations —Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa-prepared to discuss at the Imperial Conference pressing problems of the Empire. Concluding, he said that although foreseeing in South Africa fierce political controversies, and in all probability political mistakes such as occurred in other parts of the Empire, he was convinced that it was the steadfast intention of South Africans to prevent any-abuse of free government, and to make the Union a great and permanent success.

Like his nephew Kins r ' l>or g«' Duke of Connaught is devoted to his home and his familv, and loves to have his children about him. Tn the Duchess he has a real comrade, eager to share his pursuits and his travels. A daughter of the "Red Prince"—the hero of Komg-cratz-Princess Lowe Margaret of Prussia was married at the ageof n-notocn and Since the year ISifl. when she came to England, has ostaV.lislicd herself in the esteem of the people. Whether at Basrshot Park or at Clarence «»% takes keen interest in everything that concerns the welfare of tenant or nelgh bor Prince Arthur of Connaught, their only son. follows the profession of arms like his father. Princess Margaret, their eldest daughter, is the wife of the Crown Prince of Sweden, and is destined to occupy a throne, while Princess Victoria Patricia continues to be the constant companion of the Duke and Duchess, both at home and abroad.