THE KING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 4732, 14 August 1902, Page 5

THE KING.

i’J! ITSIC.vr.'Vi'I! iN ()(•’ MEDALS TO ( OLONIALS. AX ADDRESS FROM NEW ZEALAND (Utceivcd August 13, 10. Id p.m.) LONDON, August idTim King and Sir Frederick I roves vc.sicrfijjy morning drovo in a clos'd "carriage to the Royal C olh-e of Snrtn Cm afternoon his .Majesty presented the colonial Tromh-rw and I heir wives wi; ii Coronation medals. Mr Soddmi coir'rat dialed the King on his recov.oy, amt presented tin; -xe.\ Zealand Itxeoiiliv e'.s illumtuatud address, and a, green.-lone and gold casket trom his constituents in AtoAland, and also a -Maori palald and address m Maori from ihe .Maori .King, Malnua. j lie King admired the gilds, aim expressed pieasure at tie- acceptable rejoinders Irmn New Zealand. Ills -Majesty considered the pataki unique. Replies will be sent to the donors. _ The Kill.' had a long conversation with All- S-nhlon, and complimented him upon tie l appearance or the soldiers from New Zealand, remarking I hat they had id right yry well in South Africa. His Ala jest y admired the, jdiy.-iqnc of the .Maoris! The Sovereigns and the Prince ana I’rinc'-ss of AVah-s expressed pleasure at Mrs iSeddon’s recovery. Thu Prince and Princess of Wales made many inquiries regarding Xew Zealand, wiiicli they consider the most unique and interesting of (ho colonies, and stated that they were always speaking about it. The King was exceedingly complimentary lo Sir Edmund Barton. Ho said the bravery of tno Australians was as conspicuous as their loyalty. REATEAV OF COLONIAL TROOPS. ms majesty’s congratulations. (Received August 13, 11.12 p.m.) LONDON. August 13. After receiving the Premiers, the King, attired in uniform and 1 looking wellT in the presence of the Queen, the Prince and Princess, of Wales, the Indian Princes, the Premiers, Mr Chamberlain, Lord Carrington, Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener, reviewed 1900 colonials, including sixteen Australian oUlcers and 219 men, six New Zealand officers and 127 men, one 1 ijian officer and 20 men. The Grenadiers held a parade on Ho ground, on the tree-bordered lawn facing the west terrace, the varied uniforms of the colonials picturesquely contrasting with the background of rich green foliage and the crimson carpet on the terraco and down the stops to tno lawn, where tbo Sovereigns occupied chairs under an Indian canopy. The colonials paraded in seven lines, the Australians being in front. Tbo King presented Sergeant T. Lawrence. of the Seventeenth Lancers, with the Victoria Cross. Tbo Prince of AA’alcs presented Coronation medals, the colonials filing past t!io spot where King Edward was seated. Tile King allowed tbo recipients on returning to the ranks to sit on the grans a.nd light their pipes, as if off the saddle on tbo veldt. When the parade, was resinned a Royal salute was given, with cheers for the Sovereign. The King, in a speech, said ib gave him great pleasure to see members of tho contingents from his dominions beyond the sea, and to have an opportunity of expressing his high appreciation of their patriotism. Tho way they had distinguished themselves and tho service they had rendered the Motherland would never bo forgotten by him, and would cement more firmly than ever tho union of tho distant colonies and other parts of tbo Empire. His Majesty said that owing to his illness their stay had been prolonged, and ho hoped they bad derived pleasure from their visits to the various parts of tho land of their ancestors. His Majesty added, “ God bless yon all.” Enormous crowds cheered tbo * colonials on arriving and departing. (Received August 14, 1.6 a.m.) LONDON, August 13." The Maharajah of Jaipur has presented t.bo King with a jewelled sword. The sword is valued at £IO,OOO. The King trill wear it reviewing the Indian troops to-day. At'tho conclusion of the parade yesterday tho colonials gave hearty cheers for tho King, who testified to his satisfaction at the parade. The King shewed no sign of lassitude, and went lightly up tho steps of tho Palace. THE KING’S MOVEMENTS. LONDON, August 12. Tho King will return to Cowes on Thursday, and will remain there until the 20th to receive tho Shah of Persia. Sir J. G. Ward has received tho following message from tho Premier, dated 12th inst.:—“ I have received Coronation modal at tho hands of his Majesty the King to-day. Presented address colony, Westland casket, Maori house, Maori address; all graciously accepted by his Majesty, who expressed pleasure personally unique interesting character, always remind him loyal subjects New Zealand.”