N.Z. AND ARGENTINE.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19376, 31 July 1928, Page 10

N.Z. AND ARGENTINE.

MESSAGES EXCHANGED. (PRESS association telegram.) WELLINGTON, July 30. The following messages passed last evening between the commander of the Argentine training ship President sarmiento and the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson:— "Leaving the shores of New Zealand, where we were honoured in receiving not only a cordial welcome ? but the most kindly hospitality and friendship, I can' assure your Excellency that myself and every man on board the Sarmiento will always keep "happy remembrances of New Zealand, and in particular of your Excellencies, because you not only paid a tribute of respect and friendship to our country, but strengthened with, your kindness the ties of sympathy between New Zealand and the Argentine Republic.—Geronimo Costa Palma, commander of the President Sarmiento, Argentine Navy." His Excellency replied as follows : "I thank you sincerely for your kind message. Nothing could give the people of New Zealand more pleasure than your assurance that you have enjoyed your visit to these shores. We have welcomed tlie opportunity of trying to express our feelings of respect and friendship for the Argentine Republic. We wish you all a pleasant voyage in your beautiful ship and a happy return to your homes. —Charles Fergusson, Governor-General."