MESSAGE FROM THE KING.

Otago Witness, Issue 3455, 1 June 1920, Page 19

MESSAGE FROM THE KING.

(FfiOM Our Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON,, May 20. The following- telegraph.c message from his Majesty the King was received to-day : Please thank the people of New Zealand for the warm-hearted, enthusiastic reception given by them to my eldest son throughout his visit to their beautiful islands, accounts of which have touched and gratified the Queen and me. But we are not surprised, for we preserve in' our hearts imperishable memories of the loyal and affectionate welcome accorded to us in New Zealand 19 years ago. I know with what pride rny son has met again the men of New Zealand's army, whose gallant deeds in the Great War - will live for ever in the history of the Empire." "(Signed) George R. and I." His Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Liverpool) has despatched the following reply to his Majesty on behalf of the people of this dominion: — I desire respectfully to thank your Majesty for your gracious message. I can assure your Majesty that the spontaneous welcome which his Royal Highness everywhere received throughout these islands is symbolical of the interne loyalty which New Zealanders cherish for Throne and Empire. His comrades who served in the New Zealand have been proud to renew their acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, and furthermore the children who compose the rising generation never forget the manner in which his Royal Highness took every opportunity to meet them in order that they might share in the universal rejoicings." "(Signed) Liverpool."