THE ROYAL VISIT

Waikato Argus, Volume X, Issue 947, 16 May 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT

DUKE'S VISIT TO CANADA.

(Received May 15, 9.25 p.m.) London, May 15. » At the press social Mr Vincent, of <hjfc Times, and Mr Triggs, of Christf church, supported " Our hosts, the Commonwealth Ministry," to wLich Mr Barton responded. (Received May 16, 1.15 a.m.) London, May 15. Tt has been arranged in connection with the Duke of York's visit to Canada, that he shall laud at Quebec, and take his departure at Halifax. (Received May 16, 9.29 a.m.) Brisbane, May 16. There is intense disappointment over the change of the Royal plans, which necessitates the abandonment of some of the most effective arrangements. It is generally felt here that if sanitary considerations influenced the decision, the Opbir, having no direct communication, removes all possible risks. The contractor for the supply of meat to the Navy has received official instructions to cancel the supply at Brisbane.

MAORI DISPLAY AT ROIORTJA MORE COM PLICATIONS.

The Thames paper says : Vie understand that the intended departure from the oiigixal programme of the Maori demonstration a! Kotorua in connection with the visit of '.he Duke and Duchess of York has caused a great deal of dissatisfation and unfavouiahie comment. At present it seems probable that what will te arranged is that the Royal pasty leave Auckland, proceed to Rotarua by special train, witness the large Maori gathering the same d.\y, spend the Dext day in a drive to Waiotqpu, and return to Auckland the third day. It has been stated by those in authority tha; unless the Duke aud Duchess and suite rise at a very early hour—which under the circumstances is scarcely probable—the train conveying them to Rotorua will not arrive at its destination until late in the afternoon. Tired with the journey the Duke and Duchess will naturally not take the same pleasure in witnessing the unique ceremonials of the Maoris as if they' could see them and inspect the Maori encampment at their leisure. The effect will be that the whole of the Maori functions will be crammed into 6ay a performance of an hour's duration, for on the second day our distinguished visitors will be absent —on the driving tour to Waiotapu, for which His Excellency the Governor is responsible. If adhered to this programme will disappoint the Maoris and the thousands who are sure to be present at Rotorua to witpess the arrival of the King's son and his wife aud the native demonstration which are to be on a scale seldom seen in the colony. It is stated, and we have the information from a gentleman well qualified to speak with authority, that if the programme to be carried out is based on the amended lines mentioned, the public will not be disappointed as far as the Maori demonstrations are concerned, which means that the ceremonies will he gone through even if the Royal visitors are absent.