STATE LUNCHEON.
VISITING ITALIAN CRUISER
Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Nov. 19
The captain and officers of the Italian cruiser Armando Diaz were entertained at a State luncheon to day. The Minister of Lands (Hon. E. A. Ransom) presided, and Hon. J. G. Cobbs and Hon. C. E. Macmillan, Sir Charles Statham, and the Chief Justice (Sir Michael Myers) also were present. Proposing the toast of “Our Guests, Mr Ransom, extended a cordial welcome to Captain Jacliino and the officers and men of the cruiser. He said that Italy and Britain had been traditional allies. Britain had not only sympathised with the Italian struggle for independence, but had also offered sanctuary to Garibaldi, jVlazzim, and other patriotic leaders. ■ - Replying, Captain Jachino tnanJceci the people of the Dominion for the welcome and warm hospitality. IJie visit of the cruiser would further the friendship between the two countries, and he hoped warships from Italy would visit the. Dominion more frequently in the future.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 303, 20 November 1934, Page 7
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160STATE LUNCHEON. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 303, 20 November 1934, Page 7
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