THE CORONATION

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 255, 7 March 1911, Page 5

THE CORONATION

COMMONWEALTH CADETS. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Melbourne. March 0. The Federal Government has decided officially to recognise the sending of a troop of cadets to the Coronation. KING ENTERTAINING CHILDREN. London. March 5. King George will entertain 100,000 London school children at the Crystal Palace on June 30. A strong committee has been formed to assist in the entertainment. MINISTER FAREWELLED AT AUCKLAND.

NEW ZEALAND'S EXPRESSION OF LOYALTY. By Telegraph.—-Ftcm AsMciaiien. Auckland, Last Night. The Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) and the Hon. Dr. Findlay (AttorneyGeneral) left by the Victoria this evening for Sydney, en route to London, where they will attend the Imperial Conference and the Coronation celebrations. An official send-off was given to them in Albert Park this afternoon. About 1500 attended. The Mayor (Mr. Bagnall) said the people of New Zealand were deeply concerned in the momentous happenings of the day, and Sir Joseph Ward would be justified in conveying to the King, whom he would see crowned, the very deep sense of loyalty to himself, his throne, and the Empire that pervaded this country. (Applause.) Sir Joseph, in replying, outlined the work of the Imperial Conference.

THE PREMIER TO THE PEOPLE. A PARTING MESSAGE. On the point of departure from the wharf, he gave this parting message:— "I have the deepest feeling of gratitude to t)he people of New Zealand for the goodwill which has been shown to me so universally on my departure for the Imperial Conference. While, however, I appreciate in the fullest way this spirit of personal kindness, I fully recognise that much .of the demonstration of goodwill I have received is due to New Zealand's recognition of the importance to (her of the great mission with which I have heen entrusted, and reflects a strong and unanimous desire which exists on the part of the people of this country to widen and improve that framework of |Empire which will attach us still closer to our Motherland. Thus I feci that New Zealand's goodwill is as much for tihe mission as the man. This encourages me to do the best I can for the country I love, and of which I am so proud. To one and all of my fellow citizens, the kindliest 'au revoir'."

NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT UNREPRESENTED. Mr. 11. .1. H. Okcy, Esq., M.P., isi n receipt of the following telegrams from the Prime Minister:— I 'Up to the last moment I find only one member has accepted the invitation of the Committee of both Houses of British Parliament to be their guests at the Coronation, and this being so, as eight were asked for, I have informed the committee that it is regretted members will not be able to avail themselves of their courteous invitation.—J, G. Ward." ''Upon the eve of my departure for the. Mother Country I desire to extend to you my greetings, and to express tht. hope that upon my return I may find you in the best of good health.—J. G Ward."