(Morning Post).

Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 222, 11 October 1873, Page 2

(Morning Post).

The «jew* of *U* fretrothal of the Duke of Edinburgh to the Qrand Dudisag Marie of Russia wUI bo received in this country with feeling* of loyal congratulation. The Queen will have the satisfaction of seeing another of her children happily established in wedded life, and those who know the Grand Duchess say that her goodness ,of disposition, tact, nnd chnrm ,are s,uch as to ensjire every blessing to the fortunate Prince who 5 s about to espouse her. The wedding will, of .course, take place at St Peiersburgh, at a date to be presently fixed, a/ter .c,er.tai,n requisite preliminaries are complied with. It is hardly necessary to point out that in this instance the nat ; ioji stands l)i locoparentit, and ,thatthe question of settlements will probably haye to he submitted to Parliament. Jf this is the ease we need not feel the slightest doubt that any recommendation which may be made by the Ministry will be most cheerfully complied with by the House ,of Co nmons. There exists jio disposition to "deal in any niggard spirit on the part of this surpassingly rich nation with matters where jbhp honour of Ibe Crown is concerned. On the contrary, it is universally felt jthat frqm respect to our own dignity — no less .than from the profound regard univer»ally entertained towards the lloyal Jfamily — it will become us to provo to the world how sincerely we appreciate every opportunity of complying with the wishen of the Queen, and of advancing the happiness of her. family. The Dyke of Edinburgh is deservedly popular, and his marriage will add to the interest with which his career is followed.