RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Before the ordinary business was taken at the meeting of the City Council last evening His Worship the Mayor, speaking with much feeling, said that perhaps the saddest news that had. fallen to anyone had fallen to his lot to-night. No doubt all the Cofuncillorsi had heard of the most serious illness of the King. The arrangements made for celebrating the Coronation were of a description that would, he felt sure, have pleased everyone connected with the city, but unfortunately the news that had been received necessitated the indefinite postponement of all ceremonies. Throughout the day cables had been received, and he sincerely regretted to say that the last one was of such a character as to intensify the anxiety that they all felt in reference to His Majesty's health. He knew he was only-expressing the feelings of everyone when he said that the utmost regret was felt.at the sad news. From one end of the Empire to the other the deepest sorrow would be experienced. After working for the good of the Empire for many years, the King, who was respected all the world over, was now laid on a bed of sickness, and the result was very hard to foretell. The 'Mayor then moved, "The Mayor, Councillors and citizens of the City of Auckland desire to express their unfeigned regret at the news received this day of the illness of His Majesty the King, of so serious a nature as to necessitate the postponement of the Coronation, to which His Majesty's subjects throughout the Empire, and especially in this portion of his dominions, had been looking forward with the utmost eagerness, as enabling them to display their heart, elt affection to the Throne. The City Council, in voicing the sympathy of the people of Auckland with the King in his illness, prays that the Almighty will speedily restore His Majesty to his full health and strength to reign over his people for many years to come."
Mr. Julian seconded, and the motion was; unanimously carried.
It was decided to forward the resolution to His Excellency the Governor, with a request that he send it to His Majesty.
RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 150, 26 June 1902, Page 2
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