ROYAL VISIT CONCLUDES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21346, 22 November 1932, Page 9

ROYAL VISIT CONCLUDES

PRINCE IN IRELAND

GREAT BELFAST FAREWELL

IMMENSE SUCCESS OF TRIP

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright British "Wireless RUGBY, Nov. 20 The Prince of Wales arrived in London early yesterday morning. f[is visit to Northern Ireland was an imnfense success. Wherever he went ho was Te'ieived by all classes of the community 3 with unrestrained enthusiasm.

Twenty thousand people gathered on Belfast station to cheer him as he departed and chanted, " Come back, come back," to the tune of the Westminster chimes.

In an impromptu broadcast speech he paid a charming tribute to Irishmen. In all his travels, in whatever climate, and under whatever conditions, ho said, he had always found Irishmen, and everyone who knew them liked them. He and they had many tastes in common. They liked horses, sport and. jokes, and as he found in the streets of Hillsborough, they were always ready for a bit of fun. " It will not be my fault if I do not come back," lie said in conclusion. The King has telegraphed the Governor of Northern Ireland, the Duke of Abercorn, - his heartfelt/ thanks to the people " for the warmth of the welcome accorded my son and tor the demonstration of loyalty." The Prince also telegraphed his thanks. Early next month the Prince will visit South Wales on a tour of the mining areas.

LOYALTY OF ULSTER

"BRANCH OF BRITISH OAK"

'LORD CARSON EMPHATIC

w LONDON 1 , Nov. 20 Lord Carson, interviewed in his sickroom at Stormont Castle, reiterated Ulster's determination to remain part of Britain.

He declared that no section of the Empire prized its citizenship more than did Ulster, and the enthusiasm over the Prince's visit was a wonderful object lesson in patriotism. Ulster would never forget her trials, risks and sufferings, and recent happenings had only strenthened her resolve not to surrender her heritage. The people of Ulster regarded themselves as a branch of the British oak which, if' severed, would wither and also mutilate and weaken the tree.

" The new Parliament building will stand for all time as a monument and a symbol of Northern Ireland's constitutional status," he added.