ADDRESSES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 256, 5 November 1910, Page 8

ADDRESSES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.

(Received Nov. 5, 10.20 a.m.) -, CAPETOWN, Nov. 4. The Assembly adopted unopposed a mption conveying addresses to the King, expressing the heartfelt sym-i pathy of the people of South Africa at the death of King Edward, which plunged the country into the most profound sorrow 'and regret; also of congratulations and dutiful homage on King George's accession, also of thanks to the Duke of Connaught for undertaking the arduous "journey to South Africa for the - auspicious occassion. Mr Botha communicated messages of greeting and congratulation from Australia and New Zealand. Resolutions were adopted thanking those i Dominions. Messages were also received from Canada, Newfoundland, and Mozambique^. The Duke of Connaught in- the afternoon attended the pageant. Viscount and Lady Gladstone .in the evening gave an official reception in the House. There was a very large attendance of prominent people. .