PRINCE IN AUSTRALIA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17483, 29 May 1920, Page 7

PRINCE IN AUSTRALIA.

TRIBUTE TO WAR EFFORT.

PLACE AMONG NATIONS.

KINSHIP WITH THE PEOPLE.

By I>leeraDtj— Association— Copyrieht A. and N.Z. MELBOURNE, May 28. i The Prince made his first formal speech { at an official dinner at Parliament House, j It was a brilliant function. His Royal , Highness paid a warm tribute to Aus- ( tralia's part in the war, including the work of the women. . He said it was ( fitting that the Australian ship Anzac!, should have brought him to Melbourne. I. Ho was impressed by his passage through j the Australian fleet, which was a splendid ( example of forethought and enterprise, j The people must feel proud of their navy, ', realising the, important part it played in , the war. Referring to Australia's responsibilities he said she had won her . spurs in war* and had taken her place in ; the Council of Nations, becoming a man- j datory Power responsible for the well- , being and ' protection of the large un- , civilised population in some of tho late ■ .German possessions. Ho was proud she ' 'had undertaken this responsibility. Tho : people's welcome touched him most V deeply, and bo 'would never forget tho | friendly greetings and the magnificence of j the arrangements. He did not, as a rule,, movo about with such pomp and ceremony, and would feel uncomfortable if that were the only method by which they were going to allow him to travel about the country. He already Knew Australians through the war, and needed no further introduction to make them regard him as one of themselves. The whole proceedings, including the speeches of welcome by Mr. Hughes and Mr. F. G. Tudor, leader of the Labour ' Opposition, wero marked by the greatest 1 enthusiasm. " , 11 The Prince levee and investiture at Go-1 vernment House to-day were crowded, the Prince shaking hands with- 2000, . people. He made a short speech, return- J ing thanks for the addresses of welcome, j Addresses. from the House of Represcn-1 tatives and the Senate were presented | last night expressing welcome to His j Royal Highness, not only as our future! Sovereign, but as one who was held in j esteem by Australian soldiers as a comrade on the field. MAORIS' FAREWELL MESSAGE. HOPES FOR ANOTHER VISIT. t " 1 The following telegram, was [recently > despatched by Sir William Herries, [ Native Minister, and the Hon. Dr. i Pomare, member of the Executive, repre- . seating the native rsce, to the Prince of v Wales:— " On behalf of your Maori people we wish you a pleasant voyage over the Sea of Kiwa. The short flight of the Kotukurerengatahi will always be treasured". Tangaroa shall calm the waves, and Tawhirimatea temper the winds so that you may return to your dear ones in safety. It is the earnest hope of your loyal Maori people that in the years to come you may again visit Aotearoa. - Talou, Tatou. Haera ra." Following is the reply /from LieutenantColonel Grigg, secretary to His Royal Highness :— " The Prince' of Wales greatly appreciates the touching message of farewell j telegraphed by you on behalf of the 1 Maori people of Aotearoa. His Royal Highness will never, forget their loyal welcome, and will always have their interests at heart. He hopes for the day, when he may visit Aotearoa again. Rial Ora." ' 6 !