THE PRINCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 May 1920, Page 5

THE PRINCE.

REACHES AUSTRALIA TO-DAY. MELBOURNE'S PREPARATIONS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received May 2C, 1 a.m. Melbourne, May 25. The city is in a simmer of anticipation preparing for the Renown's arrival. For the past couple of days there have been pouring in country and inter-State vistors and great crowds are parading the streets watching the army of workmen put tiie final touches to the decorations, and admiring the preliminary tests of the lighting arrangements. A strong force of detectives is present from all States and New Zealand in anticipation of a gathering of pickpockets and other undesirables, who would not miss such a favorable opportunity. People with windows and balconies to let along the route are reaping a rich harvest, fancy prices being paid for some coigns of vantageThe Parliamentary procedure difficulty has been overcome, each House presenting an address in its own chamber. Pine weather is forecasted for the landing to-morrow. Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn. RENOWN NEARING MELBOURNE. Sydney, May 25. The Prince lias wirelessed a reply to the appreciative messages of welcome, adding; "No one can look forward to the visit more keenly than I do." The King bar, cabied to the GovernorGeneral recalling the affectionate greeting be and the Queen were accorded in Australia- He is anticipating that the Prince will receive an equally warmhearted reception. A wireless message from the Renown states that the weather has calmed, the warship ii? making steady progress, and the arrival at Melbourne to schedule time is assured. Everybody is busy preparing for the landing.