THE ROYAL TOUR
MELBOURNE, August 1. The Earl of Hopetoun, Govornor-Gen-eral of Australia, received a farewel letter from the Duke G f Cornwall on the eve of his departure from Fremantle. His Royal Highness said he would ever remember the memorable and stir* ring days which witnessed Australia s new political birth, and he wished to ex_ press his warmest thanks for the kind nesses the Duchess and himself had received. H e speaks highly of the cadet movement, in which he think lies a •trong power for good. He had also been stsuck by the educational advantages provided for the children. , The letter added that the Duke and Duchess took leave of the colonies with many regrets. The Commonwealth and its people would ever have a warm place in their hearts-
LONDON, Aygust 1. The “ Standard ” states that the Duke •f Cornwall’s letter to Lord Hopetoun is interesting and sugg e stive and worthy the historic visit. The journey, says the paper, has confirmed the Duke’s Imperialism.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1536, 7 August 1901, Page 50
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