AN EMPIRE PILGRIM

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 133, 2 December 1926, Page 7

AN EMPIRE PILGRIM

DUKE OF YORK'S HOPE

PROMOTING GOOD FEELING

EXAMPLE SET BY THE PRINCE,

(United Press Association.—Copyright.) (Recoived 2nd December, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, Ist December. Replying to the toast of his health at the Pilgrims' Dinner, Hotel Victoria, His Royal Highness tho Duke of York said ho hoped that! in the next six mouths he would justify the claim to tho title "Pjlgrim." He said: -"The Pilgrims' Society's object is the same as that of my journey, namely, furthering good-feeling between the different portions of the Anglo-Saxon ratfe. Premiers of the Dominions made their first public appearance in England during the first Imperial Conference at tho Pilgrims' Dinner in 1901. "I share your belief that the way to promote mutual understanding is by bringing the people together. The main principle in finding a solution of great problems, whether political or industrial, is the personal touch, and learning to understand even if you do not agree with the other man's viewpoint. Lacking this atmosphere, suspicion is apt to arise among strangers. Personal contact must broaden the mind. That is why tho Duchess and I are so keenly anticipating our Austrasian tour, and hope, apart from official ceremonies, to sec for ourselves the peoplo's life and to share their successes and difficulties.

"We are being givon a great opportunity of partaking in the comenting of the Empire, and we intend to avail ourselves thereof to the utmost. My brother the Prince of Wales has shown us tho way.

"I regret that circumstances prevent including in our journey any American territory except Panama. Who is there who does not believe that genuine last: ing Anglo-American friendship is essential to the peace of the world and the progress of humanity? I hopo some day that I shall be enabled to promote this spirit. It will be a proud day when, like my brother, I can say that now, indeed, Tarn a true Pilgrim."