SOUTH AFRICA.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13905, 2 December 1910, Page 7

SOUTH AFRICA.

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT IN JOHANNESBURG. United Press Association—By Electrio . .leg_-* oh—t< j-yright. JOHANNESBURG, November 30. This has been tho heaviest day of tho Duke cf Connaught's tour. He was welcomed here by huge and enthusiastic crowds. The decorations were lavish. He was presented with addresses in tho Market tquare, and afterwards laid the foundation stone of the new Town Hall. lie opened tlie Young Women's Christian Association building and the Art Gallery. In the afternoon .be attended a garden party, and in tho evening a Mayoral reception. The Indian residents in South Africa wrote to the Duko of Connaught, expressing regret that owing to the Union Parliament's ncn-compliance with their demands it is impossible for them to associate themselves with the presentation of addre_.es. Nevertheless,, they desired to express their loyalty to the Throne, and tendered their personal welcome. COLONIAL REPRESENTATIVES ON TOUR. EAST LONDON, November 30. The Hon. Andrew Fisher and the Hon. George Fowlds were entertained at a luncheon by tho Mayor and Mayoress. They wero guests at a river picnic, and in tho evening a banquet was tendered to them. (Received December 2nd, 12.35 a.m.) JOHANNESBURG, December 1. The Duke of Connaught laid the foundation of a memorial to the members oi" the Rand regiments who fell in the war. The ceremony was most impressive and picturesque. Thousands participated in the sendoff the Royal party on their departure for Natal.