Britain and Iraq

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7192, 26 June 1933, Page 3

Britain and Iraq

FRIENDSHIP IN WAR STRENGTHENED IN PEACE KING FEISAL’S VISIT. RUGBY, June 21. King Feisal of Irak mado a State visit to the city to-day, where he was presented with an address of welcome by the Lord Mayor and Corporation of London. The King drove through crowded streets in an open landau, accompanied by the Duke of Gloucester and members of his suite. The carriage was drawn by four horses with outriders. A sovereign escort of Life Guards escorted the procession. The ceremony of presenting the address was followed by a luncheon, at which the Lord Mayor, in proposing King Feisal’s health, said that me close association between Britain, and Irak rested not only upon the iorrnai provisions of the Treaty, but upon the firm friendship inspired by muturai respect and identity of interests formed in war and sustained and strengthened in peace. King Feisal, replying, made a gracious acknowledgement of the hospitality accorded him, and proceeding, said that the friendship between their two countries was born out of common sacrifices, and had been nourished by rapid developments of mutual interest. “My country has received much help iu the past from Britain, and looks confidently for further help in the future, and I know she will not look in vain. We need your help to develop the vast resources of our country, and the City of London, the birthplace of so many merchant adventurers, has never failed to appreciate opportunities open ro enterprise in distant lands.” To-night the Secretary for Foreign Affairs (Sir John Simon) gave a dinner at the Foreign Office on behalf of the British Government in honour of King Feisal. Prince George was among the distinguished guests.