THE IMPERIAL TROOPS

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 39, 15 February 1901, Page 2

THE IMPERIAL TROOPS

PROBABLE VISIT TO GISBORNE,

It is likely that Gisborne may yet be visited by the Imperial troops. Efforts are still being made to secure such a visit, and it is possible that Gisborne may be "their last port of call before leaving New Zealand. The matter -will be discussed by the officers when the troops arrive in Auckland. Timely notice will be given if the visit can be arranged. The Indian troops are almost certain to come. DEFINITE INFORMATION.

We received the following message last night from Lieutenant Colebourne, who was in Napier with the E ast Coast Mounted Rifles :—“ The Hon. James Carroll has just informed me that the Indian troops will call at Gisborne on their way South from Auckland.”

IMPERIAL TROOPS AT NAPIER,

OUR NEIGHBOR SURPASSES ALL OTHER TOWNS.

[by telegraph—press association.] Napier, last night.

The reception to the Imperial troops was declared by both the Premier and Colonel Wyndham to be the most imposing yet seen. All the country town volunteers were in force, and the railway facilities were taxed to the utmost to bring the country folk to town. It is estimated that 26,000 people' were present. The town was profusely decorated, A halt was called on the Marine Parade, where the troops were briefly welcomed by the Premier, and the Primate gave a short address, saying he recognised among the troops representatives of six regiments to which he had been chaplain at the siege of Lucknow. The troops were marched to the Recreation Ground, where luncheon was provided, the officers being entertained by the Hawke’s Bay Club. Anini Tonore (MrsG. P. Donnelly) presented Colonel Wyndham with her famous hack, The Master, which holds an unbrokon record on the Show grounds of the colony. The Natives were present in large numbers. They gave dances on the Recreation Ground, and then presented the officers with a number of valuable mats and other Maori curios. That part of the performance served to specially interest the visitors, who followed with a fine display of military drill. MESSAGE TO AUCKLAND. Auckland, last night. The Premier telegraphed to the Mayor as follows “ Mrs and Miss Seddon and myself will arrive on Saturday morning by the Tutanekai. Deeply regret that the Imperial authorities should have refused to extend the time for the stay of the troops in Auckland by three days. This action is inconsiderate and reprehensible, all things considered.”

(Special to Times.) Auckland, last night. A large influx of visitors is expected from all the river ports for Saturday’s demonstration. It is likely that all the members of the Cabinet will be in Auckland for the event,