CANADA'S KING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 113, 16 May 1939, Page 9

CANADA'S KING.

STATUTE OF EMPIRE.

Significance Of His Majesty's Presence.

MAY ATTEND SENATE

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QUEBEC, May 15. »tA S ?T eial di *P atch to the Associated Press says that the King's presence ,n Canada will throw into bod relief the positions of the nations of the British Commonwealth >n relation to one another, and particularly their equality of status

All State arts dliriiijr the Royal visit will d.sdose that the King holds exactly the same relationship to Dominion Par lament, and Dominion Ministers as he holds to the Parliament and Ministers ~f the United Kingdom. This is m accordance with the Statute of Westminster, under which Great Britain and tije Dominions are defined as autonomous communities within the Empire, in no way subordinate to one another, though united by common alle,ar,ance to the Crown, and freely associated as members of the British Commonwealth of Nations.

From the moment His Majesty sets foot on Canadian soil, to be met by the entire Cabinet, his position as Kin" of Canada, acting with respect to Canadian affaire upon the advice of his responsible Canadian Ministers, will be made apparent. His Majesty has not brought a Minister from the United Kingdom. He will be accompanied throughout his tour by the Prime Minister, Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King, who will act as Minister in attendance in the full constitutional sense;

The proposal that the Canadian Cabinet should share this honour has been dropped, been use in the Canadian Government the Prime Minister is also Secretary for External Affairs, and in view of the international situation it is essential that the King should be kept in closest contact with developments abroad from Whitehall. It will be Mr. Mackenzie King's duty to sec that important dispatches are communicated to His Majesty and an opportunity given to discuss them.

Parliament will be unable to complete its business in time to allow His Majesty to prorogue it. This would have been the first time that the King has performed this Royal function outside Westminster. However, while in Ottawa ' His. Majesty may attend a sitting of the Senate and give the Royal assent to certain bills.

RUNNSNG WILD.

Crop Of Rumours Concerning

Liner's Delay.

SUBMARINE OFF COAST STORT.

QUEBEC, May 13.

Rumours are running wild, but it is officially denied that the delay in the arrival of the Empress of Australia is due either to the King's illness, the international situation or the presence of a submarine off the coast. The latter rumour is due to the operations of minesweepers off Nova Scotia since a foreign submarine was reported off the mouth of Halifax harbour three weeks ago.

Bulletins posted last night stating that the Empress of Australia "may arrive on Wednesday morning" are regarded doubtfully.

The staff of the Chateau Frontenac to-night dined on choice trout intended for Their Majesties and 250 guests at an official luncheon to-day, while orders were hurriedly telegraphed to secure a fresh supply of Canadian delicacies. Thousands of snowbirds, however, are safe on ice. These migratory birds, the size of sparrows, are only procurable in April, and they will be the highlight of the luncheon. Four breasts embalmed in jelly are required for each portion.

The hotels are contented, however, as Quebec is crowded with waiting visitors.