GOVERNING MALTA.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 November 1921, Page 4

GOVERNING MALTA.

THE FIRST PARLIAMENT. MESSAGES EXCHANGED. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. In the House to-day Mr. Masse] read the following telegram from Mr Howard (Premier of Malta): “On eventful occasion of the opening of the first Maltese Parliament, I have the honor to convey to you, on behalf of the first Maltese Cabinet, best greetings to yourself and your colleagues, with the persuasion that the fair spirit pervading the Empire’s administration will ever-more secure the blessings of prosperity and peace, and thajt the tiea uniting the various nationalities of the Empire will likewise grow .closer and stronger.”

To this message Mr. Massey stated he sent the following reply: “Much appreciate the expression of goodwill contained in your telegram. I feel confident that the establishment of Parliamentary Government in Malta will still further strengthen the ties uniting your people with those of othef portions of the Empire in their loyalty and allegiance to the British Crown. I earnestly trust that the new era upon which you have entered may be one of peace, prosperity and progress. On behalf of the Dominion of New Zealand, many of whose soldier citizens retain grateful recollections of the kindness shown to them during their sojourn in your country, I extend to you our heartiest congratulations and good wishes.” It was ordered that both messages should be recorded in the journals of the House.