THE PRINCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 May 1920, Page 5

THE PRINCE.

MESSAGE FROM THE KING. THANKS TO NEW ZEALAND. By Telegraph.—Press Association, Wellington, Last Night. The Governor-General received to-day the following telegraphic message from His Majesty the King:— "Please thank the people of New Zealand for the warm-hearted and enthusiastic reception given Jy them to my eldest son throughout his visit to their beautiful Islands, the accounts of Which have touched and gratified the Queen and me. But we are not surprised, for we preserve in our hearts imperishable memories of the loyal and affectionate welcome accorded to us in New Zealand nineteen years ago. I know with what pride my son met again the men of New Zealand's army, whose gallant deeds in the Great War. will live for ever in the history of the Empire,—(Signed) GEORGE R.i," His Excellency has despatched the following reply to his Majesty:— "On behalf of the people of this Dominion, I desire respectfully to thank your Majesty for your gracious message. I can assure your Majesty that the spontaneous welcome which His Royal Highness everywhere received throughout these Islands is symbolical of the intense loyalty which New Zealanders cherish for the Throne and the Empire. His comrades who served in the New Zealand Division have been proud to renew their acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, and furthermore, the childc°uipose the rising generation will neyer forget the manner in which Royal Highness took every opportunity to meet them in order that they might share in the universal rejoicings —(Signed) LIVERPOOL." AUSTRALIA PREPARING. RENOWN ARRIVES TO-MORROW. MELBOURNE'S WELCOME. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright Received May 24, 8.50 p.m. Melbourne, May,24. The city is putting the final touches on the preparations, and the most extenSnVi . varied programme will fully nil the Prince's time till he departs for New South Wales. m?,','.® B ? n ° wn is timed to enter Port! at 7-30 on Wednesday morning, | and will be met outside by' destroyers and a flight of aeroplane?. The Prince is to land at St. Kilda at 2.30- The landing will be followed by a procession through the principal streets to the federal Government House, various functions taking place en route. The fleet and the city will be illuminated at night. A conflict of opinion occurred between the Federal Houses as to which takes precedence in presenting an address of welcome. The House adopted the address, but the Senate adjourned without taking any action. Received May 24, O.fiO p.m. Sydney, Mav 24. An incident of the Prince's visit will be the release of five thousand pigeons from Fort Denison at the moment of landing.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE VOYAGE TO AUSTRALIA. .. . Sydney, Mav 24. A wireless message from the Renown, dated Monday morning, states that the weather hns moderated, but is squally, i All are well, and the Prince is very fit. He is taking lots of exercise to 'keep himself in the pink of condition for his Australian tour. The vessel picked up messages from the Pennant Hills station, conveying welcomed from the Governor-General and a number of public bodies.